Woods Black Seed Soap. For over 3000 years, Black Seed has been revered by people from cultures around the world for its amazing power to heal and strengthen the body. Also known as the Blessed Seed, Black Seed has been recommended in religious scriptures and was well-known in Ancient Egyptian, Roman and Greek medicine. It is an important herb in Ayurvedic and Middle Eastern treatments. Traditional uses for Black Seed are numerous and range from digestive complaints and skin problems to asthma and infertility. In the last few decades, Black Seed has been the focus of numerous scientific and medical studies. The results have far surpassed expectations.