Black Cumin (Nigella Sativa) - Black cumin, also called black caraway and Roman coriander, is grown for its aromatic black seeds which resemble fennel in odor and taste like peppery nutmeg. The cumin herb seeds are ground and used like pepper. The cumin herb plant has whitish flowers, followed by inflated seed pods. Nigella sativa is one the most revered medicinal seeds in history. Some people have considered black cumin to be the panacea to all ailments. Black cumin seeds to treat headaches, toothaches, aid digestion, relieve gasses in the stomach and intestines, treat skin problems, and help many other ailments. These little seeds have over one hundred different chemical constituents, including abundant sources of all the essential fatty acids. Cumin herb plants should be grown in a sunny spot in the garden in good soil approximately 6 to 9 inches apart. Be sure to continue a regular watering of the plants and keep the area weeded. Black cumin grows to between 12 - 16 inches in height. Observe a noticeable change in the color of the cumin herb seeds before harvesting. Gardening shears or household scissors allow for easy clipping of the herb seed heads. Be sure to leave a reasonable amount of stalk on the heads for hanging. Put clipped cumin seed heads into a brown paper bag and store upside down until the seeds is ripe. It is a good idea to tie the stems to the bag by wrapping with household string. The cumin seeds will fall into the paper bag as they dry. Store collected cumin seeds in airtight containers until used.