Nigella arvensis
Mediterranean wild relative of black seed used in Turkish and Greek folk medicine for digestive complaints, lactation support, and headache. Contains different alkaloid profile than Nigella sativa. Less studied but traditionally valued across rural Anatolia.
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Limited data. Generally considered safe in food quantities.
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