Kalwanji, Kalonji or Black Seed? What the Name Means

People search for our products in many different ways: Kalwanji, kalonji, kalonji shampoo, black seed shampoo or, in Arabic, شامبو كالونجي. Here is what these names mean and how they relate to the Kalwanji brand.

What is kalonji?

Kalonji is the common South Asian name for the small black seeds of the Nigella sativa plant. In English they are usually called black seed or black cumin, and in Arabic habbat al-barakah (حبة البركة) or al-habba al-sawda. Black seed has a long history of traditional use across the Middle East and South Asia, in cooking and in personal care.

What is Kalwanji?

Kalwanji is a hair and personal-care brand built around black seed. Kalwanji products are made in Korea and sold by Wasfa Medical Company in Dubai through the official Kalwanji website and online store, wasfakalwanji.com. You may also see the brand written as Kalwanji CH6, Wasfa Kalwanji or كالونجي.

The Kalwanji range

• Kalwanji CH6 Anti-Hair-Fall Shampoo – a sulfate-free black seed shampoo in 200ml, 400ml and 520ml.
• Kalwanji CH6 Hair Serum 140ml – a leave-in scalp spray used after the shampoo.
• Kalwanji Foot Cream 100ml – a rich black seed cream for dry, rough feet and heels.
• Kalwanji Care Bundle – the complete routine in one set.

Is every “kalonji shampoo” a Kalwanji product?

No. Many brands make shampoos with kalonji or black seed oil, and some websites also copy the Kalwanji name and product photos. Only products bought from the official Kalwanji store, or from sellers we list on Where to Buy Original Kalwanji, come from us. See how to identify original Kalwanji.

New to Kalwanji? Read how to use Kalwanji shampoo and hair serum.