Therapeutic uses of Nigella Sativa: a wonder seed

Abdel-Aziz A. A. El-Sayed

Keywords: Nigella sativa, appearance, structural, medicinal value, toxicities

Owing to its unique results and minimal harmful properties, herbal medicines are recently generating a lot of interest across the world in the therapy of several ailments. Nigella sativa is a popular medicinal herb used all over the world. The abundance of bioactive components, particularly thymoquinone, thymol, ? hederin and their antioxidant properties for other potential health benefits is credited with Nigella sativa's pharmacological activities. Previous studies exhibited that Nigella sativa has various potential therapeutic and natural activities like antidiabetic, anti-inflammation, antimicrobial, anticancer, antibacterial, antifungal, antihypertensive, wound therapeutic influences, renal protective and antioxidant properties besides its various other potential health benefits. In conclusion, our findings have enhanced the medical, pharmacological, cultural value, and healing practices of N. sativa, which perhaps aid researchers in approaching the utility, efficacy, and effectiveness of this herb. However, the incorporation of these plants in development and creation of new medications for treating several diseases has not yet been fully exploited. Hereby, this review provides a detailed survey on the scientific literature regarding pharmacological properties, chemical constituents and biological influences of the seeds of this herb.

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