Pharmacological studies on N. sativa have confirmed its antidiabetic, antitussive, anticancer, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, neuro-protective, gastroprotective, …
Abstract. Nigella sativa (N. sativa) (Family Ranunculaceae) is a widely used medicinal plant throughout the world. It is very popular in various traditional systems of medicine like Unani and Tibb, Ayurveda and Siddha. Seeds and oil have a long history of folklore usage in various systems of medicines and food.
Nigella Sativa, commonly recognized as black seed or black cumin, embodies a treasure trove of medicinal properties that have been revered across various traditional and contemporary medicinal practices.Its botanical identity as Bunium Persicum, with vernacular names like Kalonji in Hindi and Hei Zhong Cao in Chinese, hints at its global appreciation and versatility.
Abstract Objective(s): Black cumin (Nigella sativa) belonging to Ranunculaceae family has a long history of medicinal use in various folk and traditional systems of medicine, including Iranian traditional medicine (ITM).These valuable medicinal seeds have been used traditionally against a variety of diseases such as dyspepsia, diabetes, headache, influenza and asthma.
It is also known as Prophetic Medicine as its use has been mentioned in Prophetic Hadit, as natural remedy for all the diseases except death. It is recommended on daily basis in Tibb-e …
Nigella sativa (NS) is an annual herb belonging to the Ranunculaceae family, also known as black cumin or black seed. This plant has been used since ancient times due to its therapeutic properties and has proven effective in gastrointestinal, respiratory, cardiovascular, infectious, and inflammatory conditions. In this review, the aim is to highlight the therapeutic …
In this review, the aim is to highlight the therapeutic effects of the plant known in Arab countries as "the plant that cures any disease", which are provided by the phytochemical …
Protection against oxidative stress by black cumin and its constituents. Stress stimuli like CP and chlorpyrifos reduce antioxidant enzymes and elevate ROS and MDA levels, leading to oxidative stress, which was attenuated by N.sativa and TQ through a mechanism involving the upregulation of antioxidants enzymes and molecules, such as GPx, GR, SOD, , and GSH and the …
Among several medicinal plants, Nigella sativa L. (Ranunculaceae) has been considered one of the most treasured nutrient-rich herb in history around the world and numerous scientific …
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Abstract. The present systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the effects of Nigella sativa (N. sativa) supplementation on liver enzymes levels including aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT).Relevant studies, published from inception up to January 2020, were searched through PubMed, Scopus and Google Scholar …
Antidiabetic, anticancer, immunomodulator, analgesic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, spasmolytic, bronchodilator, hepatoprotective, renal protective, gastro-protective, antioxidant properties etc. It is said… "There is healing in the Black Seed (NIGELLA SATIVA) for all diseases except death."
Nigella sativa seeds have wide therapeutic effects and have been reported to have significant effects against many ailments such as skin diseases, jaundice, gastrointestinal problems, anorexia, conjunctivitis, dyspepsia, rheumatism, diabetes, hypertension, intrinsic hemorrhage, paralysis, amenorrhea, anorexia, asthma, cough, bronchitis ...
Nigella sativa L., a common herbaceous seed spice of India and Middle East, was identified by many researchers to have a spectrum of pharmacological and nutraceutical potentials. The seeds of nigella and its oil were widely used for centuries in the treatment of various ailments throughout the world. It is an important drug in the Indian ...
Older test-tube and animal studies suggest that Nigella sativa may help prevent cancerous cells from growing and spreading. However, human research is needed to confirm this ( 1, 24 ). May ...
This systematic review and meta‐analysis was designed to determine the effects of Nigella Sativa (NS) seed and seed oil consumption on several biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress.
Nigella sativa and the nervous system. NS is useful to treat a variety of diseases of the nervous system. In this study, the effects of this plant on these diseases will be described. Nigella sativa, anxiety and depression. Depression is the second most …
Among various medicinal plants, Nigella sativa (N. sativa) (Family Ranunculaceae) is emerging as a miracle herb with a rich historical and religious background since many researches revealed …
Ahmad A, Husain A, Mujeeb M, et al. A review on therapeutic potential of Nigella sativa: A miracle herb. Asian Pac J Trop Biomed. 2013;3(5):337-52. Sharma NK, Ahirwar D, Jhade D, Gupta S. Medicinal and pharmacological potential of Nigella sativa: A review. Ethnobotanical Rev. 2009; 13:946-55.
Chemical structure of anti-tumor agents isolated from N. sativa. N. sativa seeds or oils or its active ingredients like TQ are effective against different cancers:. Blood Cancer. El-Mahdy et al. (2005) reported that TQ exhibits anti-proliferative effect in human myeloblastic leukemia HL-60 cells. Derivatives of TQ bearing terpene-terminated 6-alkyl residues were tested in HL-60 cells and …
Abstract Background: Nigella sativa Linn. is well known seed in the Middle East, Asia, and the Far East as a natural remedy for many ailments and as a flavoring agent proclaimed medicinal usage dating back to the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. An authentic saying of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) about black seed is also quoted in Al-Bukhari.
Mounting evidence support the potential benefits of functional foods or nutraceuticals for human health and diseases. Black cumin (Nigella sativa L.), a highly valued nutraceutical herb with a wide array of health benefits, has attracted growing interest from health-conscious individuals, the scientific community, and pharmaceutical industries.The pleiotropic …
Abdel Sater KA. Protective effect of Nigella sativa oil on stress gastric ulcer in hypothyroidal rats. Internet J Nutr Wellness. 2009;7:314–324. [Google Scholar] Adel A-M, Morsy BM, Mahmoud AM, Abo-Seif MA, Zanaty MI. Beneficial therapeutic effects of Nigella sativa and/or Zingiber officinale in HCV patients in Egyp. EXCLI J. 2013;12:943–955.
Nigella sativa is an erect, much-branched annual plant with a well-developed taproot. It can grow up to 70cm tall [ ]. The seeds are often used as a condiments, medicine …
Nigella sativa (NS) is a potential herbal treatment for various conditions, such as gastrointestinal, inflammatory, infectious, immunomodulatory, respiratory, cardiovascular, …
Ryytineidon hedelmiä ja siemeniä. Ryytineito (Nigella sativa), jota kutsutaan myös nimillä maustenigella, rohtoneidonkukka ja mustakumina, on yksivuotinen leinikkikasveihin (Ranunculaceae) kuuluva yrtti, joka kasvaa noin 60 cm korkeaksi. Ryytineidon siemeniä käytetään ruoanlaitossa joskus pippurin korvikkeena ja erityisesti linssi-ja kasvisruoissa.
Nigella sativa (N. sativa) grows in various parts of the world, particularly in Iran. It has been traditionally used as a folk remedy to treat a number of diseases. The seeds of this plant contain moisture, proteins, carbohydrates, crude fiber, alkaloids, saponins, ash, fixed oils and essential oil. The major components of the essential oil are ...
Nigella sativa oil extraction and its chemical composition.. 2. Extraction of Oil from Nigella sativa Seeds by Using Different Novel Techniques 2.1. Cold Pressing. Oil can be extracted from Nigella sativa seeds by using the different methods. According to the Kiralan et al. [], the cold pressing method is suitable for extracting Nigella sativa oil from seeds.
Keywords: Nigella sativa, black cumin seeds, miraculous herb, medicinal seeds. Received: May 28, 2010 Accepted: November 14, 2010 *Author for Correspondence: hajra20052005@yahoo INTRODUCTION Nigella sativa is one the most revered medicinal seeds in history. In Arabic it is called as Habba