A black seed, long used in cooking and traditional medicine, has shown promise in lowering cholesterol levels in a new clinical trial .

Researchers think it might even inhibit the formation of mature fat cells, based on lab-grown cell experiments .

Black cumin ( Nigella sativa ) is a flowering plant native to western Asia and eastern Europe, whose seeds are commonly used as a spice in curries and on vegetables.

Humans have cultivated cumin for thousands of years , according to archaeological evidence, and it is often used in folk medicine as an oil, paste, powder, or extract.

Western science has only recently taken notice of cumin and put it to the test. While evidence is sparse, initial results mostly from cell and animal studies suggest there may be overlooked health bene

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