One of the areas most notorious for producing black seeds (Nigella Sativa) is Qaseem, a city in central Saudi Arabia. These seeds have been widely used to cure a variety of diseases for many decades. The seeds flower a plant from which bees collect nectar from, unlike other honeys which contain whole black seeds.

The honey produced contains all the nutritional benefits of the seeds. These include improved blood sugar and cholesterol control, a strengthened immune system and reduced inflammation. Various studies prove the potent antioxidant properties of black seed (1) which could be a factor in research that proves its effectiveness against multiple types of cancer (2). Black seed is also naturally rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamins B1, B2, B3 as well as folic acid, calcium and iron (3), making it is a great source for everyday nutrition.