Pure Organic Black Seeds (کلونجی / Kalonji) – Blessed Seed (Nigella sativa) for Immunity, Weight Management & Heart Health

Welcome to Spices.pk, your most trusted source for 100% organic, chemical‑free spices and superfoods. Our premium Black Seeds – Kalonji (کلونجی / Nigella sativa) are carefully harvested, sun‑dried, and packed fresh in Pakistan. Known as “Habbatul Barakah” (the blessed seed), these tiny black seeds have been revered for over 4,000 years – found in the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun and praised in Islamic tradition as a remedy for all diseases except death. The active compound thymoquinone offers powerful antioxidant, anti‑inflammatory, and immune‑boosting properties. Nutritionally, 100g provides 375 kcal, 10.5g dietary fibre, 17.8g protein, and an astonishing 66.36mg iron (369% DV), 1,788mg potassium (51% DV), and 931mg calcium (93% DV). Whether you sprinkle them on naan, add to pickles, or use in health tonics, our whole kalonji seeds deliver authentic flavour and the “blessed” wellness – from ancient Egypt to your table.

Black Seeds (کلونجی)

Why Choose Spices.pk Black Seeds (کلونجی / Kalonji)?

What are Black Seeds (کلونجی / Kalonji / Nigella sativa)?

Black Seeds (کلونجی / Kalonji), also known as Nigella sativa or Black Cumin, are the small, jet‑black seeds of a flowering plant native to Western Asia and Eastern Europe. Despite their resemblance to onion or cumin seeds, kalonji belongs to the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae) and has a distinct flavour profile – nutty, slightly peppery, with faint oregano‑like notes. In Pakistan, it is known as Kalonji (کلونجی) or Kali Jeeri, and is a staple in spicy blends like Bengali panch phoron, as well as sprinkled on naan, flatbreads, pickles, and curries.

Nutritional profile per 100g of black seeds: approximately 375 kcal, 44.2g carbohydrates, 10.5g dietary fibre, 17.8g protein, 22.3g fat, and exceptional mineral content: iron (66.36mg – 369% DV), calcium (931mg – 93% DV), potassium (1,788mg – 51% DV), magnesium (353mg – 88% DV), phosphorus (499mg – 50% DV), and zinc (3.7mg – 25% DV). It also provides vitamins A, C, E, K, and B‑complex. The key bioactive compound is thymoquinone (30‑40% of the essential oil), which is responsible for most of its health benefits – including antioxidant, anti‑inflammatory, anticancer, and antimicrobial properties.

Whether you live in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, or any other city in Pakistan, our premium whole kalonji seeds deliver unmatched flavour, aroma, and the “blessed” wellness that has been trusted for millennia.

A Spice With 4,000+ Years of Revered History – From Tutankhamun to the Prophet’s Legacy

Black seeds have a fascinating history that spans over three millennia. Archaeological evidence shows that black seeds were found in the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun (c. 1323 BCE) in ancient Egypt, where they were considered important for the afterlife. The seeds have also been discovered in a Hittite flask in Turkey dating back to the second millennium BC, indicating their use across ancient civilisations. In traditional Unani, Ayurveda, and Siddha medicine, black seeds have been used for centuries to treat a wide range of ailments – from digestive disorders and respiratory issues to infections and inflammation.

According to Islamic tradition, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) described the black seed as a remedy for all diseases except death, earning it the title “Habbatul Barakah” (the blessed seed). The hadith (Sahih Bukhari) states: “Use this black seed regularly, because it is a cure for every disease except death.” In ancient Greece and Rome, it was used by physicians like Dioscorides and Pliny the Elder. The Greek physician Dioscorides prescribed black seeds for headaches, toothaches, and intestinal parasites.

Today, the major producers of black seeds include India (world's largest), Pakistan, Syria, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Bangladesh. Pakistan itself is a significant producer, especially in Punjab and Sindh, as well as a major consumer of this sacred seed. Spices.pk is proud to bring this historically revered, scientifically validated spice to your table in its purest, most authentic organic form.