Black Seed was commonly used for a variety of respitory ailments.
It was also used to reduce inflammation, for digestive disturbances and constipation, to improve kidney function.
The seed was also taken to improve milk production in nursing mothers, to detoxify and strengthen the liver, for increased energy as a natural tonic.
It has also been told to benefit men with an increased sperm count.
In addition, it has been used for skin conditions such as eczema and infections.