. traditionally, it has been used to bolster vitality, aid digestion, respiratory, kidney, liver, inflammatory and circulatory support. amazingly black seed's chemical composition is very rich and diverse. it contains the phytochemicals thymoquinone and crystalline nigellone as well as anti-oxidants, amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, fixed oils (efa's 3/6/9), volatile oils, alkaloids, saponin, and fiber, as well as minerals such as calcium, iron, sodium and potassium. there are still many components in black seed that haven't been identified and research is going on around the world to help shed more light into this remarkable little seed.