Black cumin seeds are the spice seeds belonging to the two different plant species viz; Nigella sativa and Bunium bulbocastanum.

One teaspoon of whole cumin seeds contains the following

• Calories-7.88
• Carbohydrate -0.93grams
• Protein-0.37 grams
• Fat-0.47 grams
• Calcium-19.6 milligrams
• Magnesium-7.69 milligrams
• Iron- 1.39 milligrams

The health benefits of black cumin seeds are as follows:

• Lowers cholesterol
• Helps in diabetes management
• Helps with weight loss
• Helps in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) management
• Helps in Alzheimer’s disease
• Reduces ulcerative colitis related discomfort
• Improves male infertility

Black seeds are usually well tolerated by most people when consumed as food. However, side effects that might occur in some people are as follows:

• Itching
• Hives
• Skin rashes
• Swelling of the mouth, lips, face, and tongue
• Stomach problem
• Constipation
• Difficult breathing
• Increased bleeding