Kalijiri Seeds | कालीजीरी | Baccharoides anthelmintica
Kalijiri Seeds
कालीजीरी
Baccharoides anthelmintica (L.) Moench; synonyms Centratherum anthelminticum and Vernonia anthelmintica
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Know what you are choosing
- Product category
- Single Herb
- Botanical name
- Baccharoides anthelmintica (L.) Moench; synonyms Centratherum anthelminticum and Vernonia anthelmintica
- Plant part
- Seed
- Available forms
- Natural Seed · Seed Powder
About this product
Kalijiri / Kali Jiri Seeds
Kalijiri / Kali Jiri (कालीजीरी) is the seed drug of Baccharoides anthelmintica (L.) Moench.
Traditional / Culinary Context
Kalijiri is a traditional bitter seed drug, but the legacy page's diabetes, memory, cholesterol, worm and weight-loss promises are removed.
Ayurvedic Property Status
Omitted because exact authoritative seed RGVP values were not directly verified.
Form & Purchase Decision Support
Natural seed and Seed Powder variants are available.
Why Buy From Jadibuti Store?
- Current accepted botanical name replaces outdated Centratherum-only naming.
- Kalijiri, Kala Jeera and Kalonji are explicitly separated.
- Confusable names are separated explicitly for search and AI entity accuracy.
- Unsupported disease-treatment claims are excluded.
Identity & product details
Product at a Glance
| Botanical Identity | Accepted: Baccharoides anthelmintica (L.) Moench; synonyms Centratherum anthelminticum, Vernonia anthelmintica |
| Plant Part | Seed |
| Forms | Natural Seed, Seed Powder |
| Pack Sizes | 100 g, 200 g, 400 g, 900 g |
Identity & Buying Clarity
Kew accepts Baccharoides anthelmintica and treats Centratherum anthelminticum and Vernonia anthelmintica as synonyms. Indian medicinal sources use Kali-jiri for its seed. This is not Kala Jeera and not Kalonji.
Names in Different Languages / Systems
| Hindi_Trade | Kalijiri, Kali Jiri, कालीजीरी |
| Trade | Somraj |
| Accepted_Botanical | Baccharoides anthelmintica |
| Legacy | Centratherum anthelminticum, Vernonia anthelmintica |
| Not_This_Product | Kala Jeera = Elwendia persica, Kalonji = Nigella sativa |
Storage & precautions
Quality & Storage
Seeds/powder should be dry and free from mould. Store airtight.
Important Precautions
- Do not confuse Kalijiri with Kala Jeera or Kalonji.
- No diabetes, worm, cholesterol or weight-loss treatment dose is provided.
- Its bitter seed material should not be casually self-dosed medicinally.
Your questions, answered
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the accepted botanical name of Kalijiri?
Baccharoides anthelmintica.
What is Centratherum anthelminticum?
A synonym/older name.
Is Kalijiri the same as Kala Jeera?
No.
Is Kalijiri the same as Kalonji?
No.
Which part is sold?
Seed.
What forms are available?
Natural seed and Powder.
How should it be stored?
Airtight, cool and dry.
Reference note: Kew accepts Baccharoides anthelmintica; Centratherum anthelminticum and Vernonia anthelmintica are synonyms. Indian medicinal sources identify Kali-jiri seed.
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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