Curious (and slightly terrified), I took a picture and sent it to a friend who’s into herbal remedies and old healing traditions.
She texted back almost instantly:
“Those are kalonji – black cumin seeds. Someone must’ve placed them there intentionally.”
I blinked in disbelief. Seeds? Under my bed?
When I looked it up online, my jaw dropped. Apparently, kalonji has been applied for centuries as a charm to ward off sickness and evil energy – often hidden under mattresses, thresholds, or even sewn into pillows to attract peace and protection.
see more on the next page