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Black cumin (Nigella sativa), also called black seed, black caraway, Roman coriander, kalonji or fennel flower, annual plant of the ranunculus family, grown for its pungent seeds, which are used as a spice and in herbal medicine. The seeds have an aroma similar to fennel and have a pungent flavour somewhat similar to nutmeg, though the plant is not related to either. The seeds are commonly roasted and raw as a spice and are widely used in India to season curries, rice, breads, and sweet confections. Black cumin is also important in traditional medicine in many places and is an esteemed herbal remedy for a wide variety of ailments. Sometimes hailed as a panacea, black cumin seeds and their oil are widely used in traditional Islamic medicine and Ayurveda to treat a variety of ailments. The seeds are believed to stimulate lactation. They are commonly used to Improve intestinal worms and are said to Improve in relieve digestive troubles.