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The genus name Nigella is a diminutive of the Latin niger "black", referring to the seed color. [6] [7] The specific epithet sativa means "cultivated".[6]In English, Nigella sativa and its seed are variously called black caraway, black seed, black cumin, fennel flower, nigella, nutmeg flower, Roman coriander, [3] [6] black onion seed [8] and kalonji.
Ajwain or ajowan (Trachyspermum ammi) [3] (/ ˈ æ dʒ ə w ɒ n /) —also known as ajowan caraway, thymol seeds, bishop's weed, or carom—is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae. [4] Both the leaves and the seed ‑like fruit (often mistakenly called seeds) of the plant are consumed by humans.
medicinal seed medicinal use highly disputed: White mustard: Sinapis alba: Brassicaceae: annual herb: culinary: seeds also known as Brassica alba or B. hirta: Alexanders: Smyrnium olusatrum: Apiaceae: biennial herb culinary, medicinal leaves, seeds entire plant is edible: Kutjera: Solanum centrale: Solanaceae: small shrub culinary fruit Blue ...
Caraway is used as a spice in breads, especially rye bread. [15] A common use of caraway is whole as an addition to rye bread – often called seeded rye or Jewish rye bread (see Borodinsky bread). Caraway seeds are often used in Irish soda bread and other baked goods. Caraway may be used in desserts, liquors, casseroles, and other foods
The seeds are used internally in a decoction or herbal tea [102] as a demulcent and diuretic, and the leaves made into poultices as an emollient for external applications. Matricaria recutita and Anthemis nobilis: Chamomile: It has been used over history for a variety of conditions, including sleeplessness and anxiety. [103] Medicago sativa ...
The Abernethy biscuit is an adaptation of the plain captain's biscuit or hardtack, with the added ingredients of sugar (for energy), and caraway seeds because of their reputation for having a carminative (prevents flatulence) effect [4] making them beneficial in digestive disorders.
A well-recognized species is caraway (C. carvi), the seeds of which are widely used as a spice. [1] Species. A total of 16 species are currently recognized: [2]
Akvavit gets its distinctive flavour from spices and herbs, and the dominant flavour must (according to the European Union) come from a distillate of caraway and/or dill seed. It typically contains 40% alcohol by volume, or 80 proof (U.S.). The EU has established a minimum of 37.5% ABV for akvavit to be named as such. [3]