1. Introduction. Nigella sativa (N. sativa) is an annual flowering plant of the Ranunculaceae family that grows widely in Middle Eastern and European countries ().It has been used as a functional food, health product and medicine for thousands of years, suggesting that it may have some potential benefits for people (2–4).In traditional …
Nutrients can be considered as functional foods, which exert physiological benefits on immune system. The seeds of Nigella sativa, which have many active constituents, are mainly used for medicine, food spice, and nutritional supplements in Egypt. Much attention has been paid to N. sativa seeds for their anticancer, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, …
Nigella sativa (N. Sativa) has a distinct reputation in Eastern medicine, and it is a commonly used ingredient in many recipes in South Asia and elsewhere . In this study, the topical use of 1 cc Nigella sativa oil 3 times a day for 3 weeks reduced knee pain compared with oral acetaminophen in elderly patients with knee osteoarthritis with ...
Among others, Nigella sativa (N. sativa) can be a valid tool for health promotion, due to its low toxicity and multiple mechanisms of action . For example, recent reports suggest that the oil and extracts of N. sativa have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity, immune stimulant properties, together with anticancer, antioxidant ...
Nigella sativa is a flowering plant native to Asia and the Middle East, where it has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine.. Nigella sativa oil (NSO), also known as black seed oil, is an …
1. Introduction. The skin is the largest organ and functions as a barrier to protect the underlying tissues against the elements and pathogens, while also fulfilling many physiological roles and biochemical functions such as preventing excessive water loss [].Skin diseases have recently become a major concern among people of all ages due to …
Nigella sativa (NS), a flowering plant that belongs to the Ranunculaceae family originates from south and southwest Asia. Presently, it is cultivated in several other regions including middle Europe, Mediterranean countries, and western Asia . The plant grows up to a height of 20–30 cm and has linear leaves that are finely divided.
The N. sativa showed the synergistic effect with human parathyroid hormone in improving bone mass, connectivity, biomechanical behavior and strength in insulin …
Abstract. Objective (s): Over the past 20 years, increasing interest in the use of medicinal plants as alternative or adjuvant treatments of several chronic diseases was observed. Accordingly, Nigella sativa or black cumin, a medicinal plant rich in bioactive compounds, has been used worldwide for food purposes or in traditional medicines.
Nigella sativa is one of the medicinal plant species that gained popularity for a wide range of medicinal applications due to its seeds, generally known as black seeds, …
Nigella sativa seeds (Kalonji) have been widely used in traditional medicine as diuretic, antihypertensive liver tonic, digestive, antidiarrheal, appetite stimulant, …
Nigella sativa, also known as black cumin, black seed, or kalonji, is an annual flowering plant that is native to southwestern Asia and the Mediterranean region.It has been used for centuries for its medicinal …
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 its wide spectrum of pharmacological potential. N. sativa is commonly known as black seed. N. sativa is native to Southern Europe, …
The oil obtained from the seeds of Nigella sativa L. (N. sativa), also known as black cumin, is frequently used in the Mediterranean area for its anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-cancer activities.The aim of the present study was to evaluate the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of the oil extracted from seeds of a N. sativa …
Work 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.5 cm) of organic compost into the planting area to a depth of 8 to 10 inches (20 to 25 cm). Compost increases the nutrient value of the soil and is a natural fertilizer. Sprinkle the Nigella sativa seeds lightly over the planting area. Next, sprinkle about 1/4 to 1/2 inch (8 to 13 mm) of soil over the seeds.
Effect of Nigella sativa supplementation over a one-year period on lipid levels, blood pressure and heart rate in type-2 diabetic patients receiving oral hypoglycemic agents: nonrandomized ...
Nigella sativa is a ANNUAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in) by 0.2 m (0ft 8in). It is not frost tender. It is in flower in July, and the seeds ripen in September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.
Nigella sativa is a potent herb which exhibits wide range of pharmaceutical properties, most of which have been confirmed via preclinical and clinical studies. This review may thus be useful for the research community in particular and common people in general to avail the benefits of N. sativa. Keywords: Anti-cancer, Kalonji, Habat-ul-Sauda ...
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 common chronic disease throughout the world.
Abstract. Nigella sativa is an Asian Middle Eastern native angiosperm belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. Even before the advent of modern medicine, this …
Nigella glandulifera Freyn et Sint (N. glandulifera) is frequently added to naan (a kind of crusty pancake and a favorite food of the Uyghur and Kazak people) as a spice. The water decoction of N. glandulifera was used as traditional Uighur medicine to treat tinnitus, amnesia, amenorrhea, hypogalactia, heat stranguria, urethral calculus, …
2. Anti-proliferative and pro-apoptotic effects of N. sativa. The potent anti-cancer potential of N. sativa is well established through in vitro and in vivo studies using …
Nigella Growing and Care Guide Common Names: Black Cumin, Fennel Flower, Devil in a Bush, Love in a Mist. Scientific names: Nigella Sativa, N. damascena. Life Cycle: Half hardy annual, hardy annual. Height: 8 to 20 inches (20 to 50 cm). Native: Europe, Southwest Asia, North Africa. Growing Region: Zones 2 to 10.UK RHS zone H3 …
N. sativa is a bushy plant that has a height of about 50–60 cm and it is self-branching. Two to three-cm-long leaves with linear segment arrange in the stem in pairs on both sides in an opposite manner, long leaves in the upper and small in the lower side. The session of flowering is March to May.
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 …