# Black Seed (Nigella)

## Remedy Classification
- **Type:** Herbal Remedy
- **Alternative Names:** Black Cumin, Kalonji, Habbatus Sauda | Nigella sativa (Ranunculaceae)
- **Miasm:** Psoric Miasm
- **Temperament:** Neutral
- **Aggravation Time:** Morning

## Keynote Indications
Asthma, Allergies, Immune weakness, High blood pressure, Diabetes, Rheumatoid arthritis, Cancer prevention, Liver disorders, Kidney protection, Skin problems, Headache, Infections

## Modalities (Aggravations / Ameliorations)
Immunomodulatory, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Antiviral, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Hypoglycemic, Antihypertensive, Hepatoprotective, Nephroprotective

## Symptoms by System

### Mind
- Thymoquinone, Thymohydroquinone, Thymol, Carvacrol, Fixed oils, Saponins, Alkaloids (nigellicine, nigellidine)