Talk:Nigella sativa
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How is Nigella Sativa cultivated?
[edit] Black cumin as explosive sensitizer?
There have been reports from Jordan of "Ground Black Cumin" being used as a sensitizer for bomb-making. Nowhere in the news reports can I find a mention of whether this refers to Nigella sativa, or Bunium persicum, also called black cumin, but the other Jordanian references to black cumin I can find seem to refer to Nigella, not Bunium, where it can be determined at all. Also, it would seem that Nigella is more characteristic of middle eastern cuisine than Bunium. Is there someone who is truly familiar with the situation in Jordan who could say which it is and edit the articles (hopefully with references)? -- WormRunner 23:17, 27 February 2006 (UTC)
[edit] References?
Does anyone have a reference to support the claim that kalonji was found in Tutenkhamen's tomb? Or is Tsalman referring perhaps to the essential oil?
Actually, the whole article should have more references. TheGoblin 15:32, 2 April 2006 (UTC)
The information is given at following sites but their authenticity is doubtful http://www.africanredtea.com/health6.html http://www.tonkatinkers.com/red_tea_benefitstk4.htm http://www.scentbyspirit.com/catalog/product.php?productid=740 --Dr M Tariq Salman 18:04, 16 April 2006 (UTC)
I have found a published cite about Nigella sativa having been found in King Tut's tomb, & have added it to the article. -- llywrch 03:22, 1 March 2007 (UTC)
Siyah dan/nigella is widely used in Uyghur bread. Uyghurs think it is good for hair. They grow in the yard.
