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- Virgin in the countryside closely related to black cumin
- Virgin in the green vs. Nigella
- * Difference between virgin in the countryside and genuine black cumin
- Virgin's seed in the countryside in the kitchen
- Virgin in the countryside in naturopathy
- Tips
The seeds of the virgin in the green can be used as black seed as a spice
Virgin in the countryside closely related to black cumin
The filigree and also very easy-care virgin in the countryside (Nigella damascena) is a popular summer flower, which - although originally originating from the Mediterranean region - has been attested in writing in our latitudes since the 14th century. Although the one-year-old plant only flowers very briefly with the petite flowers, its seeds or seeds can be used both in the kitchen and for decorative purposes.
Virgin in the green vs. Nigella
The virgin in the open (Nigella damascena), which is mainly used as an ornamental plant, belongs - like the black cumin - to the family of the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae), and in turn to the black cumin (Nigella). The genus name refers to the color of about two to three millimeters large, black seeds, as the Latin word "nigellus" means something like "black". Other common names for the maiden in the countryside are Damascus black cumin, Damascus caraway or garden black cumin.
* Difference between virgin in the countryside and genuine black cumin
The black cumin (Nigella sativa) in turn is very similar in appearance to the virgin in the green, but has a completely different taste and other properties. Thus, the virgin contains the alkaloid damascenin in the green, which - in excess enjoyed - slightly toxic. Also, black cumin tastes slightly sesame, while the seeds of the maiden culinary rather reminiscent of woodruff.
Virgin's seed in the countryside in the kitchen
In the kitchen, the seeds of the maiden in the green can be either ground or mortared used, but due to the risk of poisoning only very sparingly. The use is the same as for the black cumin, although the seeds of the maiden in the green do not have the same characteristics. The maid is especially fond of desserts.
Virgin in the countryside in naturopathy
Traditionally, the Virgin is also used in nature in the countryside, especially for flatulence, but also for complaints of the stomach, intestines and bile. In folk medicine of earlier centuries, the seeds also found in whooping cough, bronchitis and asthma. However, a somehow attested medical effect has not yet been proven in clinical trials - unlike that of the black cumin.
Tips
By the way, you can grow the real black cumin - as well as the maiden in the countryside - in the garden.