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N. sativa (black cumin seed) is popularly known for its medicinal significance such as Anticancer, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-ulcer, Anti-parasitic, Antihistamine, Analgesic, for skin rashes, hair treatment and also used as a flavoring agent. Recent reports reveal that the Nigella sativa seeds exhibit a potent effect on the Covid-19 virus. Further, N. sativa seed can be used to reduce weight as well as increase digestion. In this manuscript, the recent medicinal updates are highlighted. Finally, this review may attract the young researcher to further design and development of the drug. INTRODUCTION:The Nigella sativa medicinal plant has various traditional medicinal potential 1 (Ahmad et al. 2013). N. sativa very common spice used in Indian kitchens. N. sativa plant will grow 50 to 60 cm tall with different colour of flowers in different parts of the world 2 (Tembhurne SV et al. 2014). N. sativa popularly known for its medicinal significance such as Anti (cancer, diabetic, bacterial, fungal, viral, inflammatory, oxidative, histaminic, tumor, fibrotic, infertility, convulsant), analgesic, cardiovascular, neuro-protective effect, kidney protection, wound healing, dermatological effects, for skin rashes, for hair treatment and also used as flavoring agent. Recently observed the Nigella sativa seeds showed some potent effect on the Covid-19 virus.