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Description
Kala Jeera / Kala Zira
Kala Jeera / Kala Zira (काला जीरा) on this SKU is the Himalayan/West Asian spice traditionally known as Bunium persicum; Kew now accepts the name Elwendia persica.
Product at a Glance
| Botanical Identity | Accepted: Elwendia persica (Boiss.) Pimenov & Kljuykov; synonym Bunium persicum (Boiss.) B.Fedtsch. |
| Plant Part | Fruit commonly traded as seed / Kala Zira spice |
| Forms | Natural Whole Spice |
| Pack Sizes | 100 g, 200 g, 400 g, 900 g |
Identity & Buying Clarity
The old PDP incorrectly mapped Kala Jeera to Nigella sativa, which PCIM&H records as Kalonji. Government BSI lists Bunium persicum under Siah-zirah/Kala-zirah, and Kew treats Bunium persicum as a synonym of accepted Elwendia persica.
Names in Different Languages / Systems
| Hindi_Trade | Kala Jeera, Kala Zira, काला जीरा |
| Kashmir_Trade | Siah Zira |
| Trade | Shahi Jeera |
| Accepted_Botanical | Elwendia persica |
| Legacy_Botanical | Bunium persicum |
| Not_This_Product | Kalonji = Nigella sativa |
Traditional / Culinary Context
Kala Jeera is primarily a culinary/aromatic spice. Disease-treatment claims from the old Black Cumin/Nigella copy are not retained.
Ayurvedic Property Status
Omitted because exact authoritative Kala Zira RGVP values were not directly verified.
Form & Purchase Decision Support
Current product is Natural whole spice material. It is not the store's Kalonji/Nigella sativa product and not Kalijiri.
Quality & Storage
Kala Zira fruits/seeds are slender, dark and aromatic. Store airtight and dry to protect aroma.
Important Precautions
- Do not confuse Kala Jeera with Kalonji (Nigella sativa).
- Do not confuse Kala Jeera with Kalijiri (Baccharoides anthelmintica).
- No diabetes, immunity, detox or skin-treatment claim is made.
Why Buy From Jadibuti Store?
- A major entity error, Nigella sativa, is corrected to accepted Elwendia persica.
- Kala Jeera, Kalonji and Kalijiri are explicitly separated.
- Confusable names are separated explicitly for search and AI entity accuracy.
- Unsupported disease-treatment claims are excluded.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the botanical name of Kala Jeera?
Kew accepts Elwendia persica; Bunium persicum is a synonym.
Is Kala Jeera the same as Kalonji?
No. Kalonji is Nigella sativa.
Is Kala Jeera the same as Kalijiri?
No.
What is Siah Zira?
A trade/regional name for this Kala Zira spice.
Why did the URL change?
The old URL contained the wrong species name Nigella sativa.
What form is sold?
Natural whole spice material.
How should it be stored?
Airtight, cool and dry.
Reference note: BSI Government database: Bunium persicum = Siah-zirah/Kala-zirah. Kew: Bunium persicum synonym of accepted Elwendia persica. PCIM&H: Nigella sativa = Kalonji.
Disclaimer: This page provides product identity, buying information and traditional-use context. It does not diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.
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