Like all oil seeds, they are a source of fat and protein but are also a reserve of manganese, calcium, Omega 6 and vitamin E. They are also used as a natural remedy for anxiety and as an anti-stress food, a feature that makes them a natural ally in alternative medicines. Finally, poppy seeds help lower blood cholesterol.
Nigella Sativa, better known as black cumin, with its cumin seeds and the oil obtained from them are widely used both in cooking and in cosmetics, thanks to their numerous beneficial properties.