# Nigella sativa pharmacological applications

**Type:** Topics  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/topics/nigella-sativa-pharmacological-applications/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Description | This cluster of papers explores the therapeutic potential of Nigella sativa, focusing on its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and anticancer properties. The research covers the pharmacological and toxicological properties of Nigella sativa, as well as the effects of its active component, thymoquinone, on various health conditions such as cancer, diabetes, and neurodegenerative diseases. |
| Domain | Health Sciences |
| Field | Medicine |
| OpenAlex ID | t12750 |
| Works | 28 |

## Topic papers all

Showing 15 of 28.

- [Spices for Prevention and Treatment of Cancers](https://scholariq.org/papers/spices-for-prevention-and-treatment-of-cancers/)
- [Black cumin (Nigella sativa) and its constituent (thymoquinone): a review on antimicrobial effects.](https://scholariq.org/papers/black-cumin-nigella-sativa-and-its-constituent-thymoquinone-a-review-on/)
- [Anti-inflammatory action of astaxanthin and its use in the treatment of various diseases](https://scholariq.org/papers/anti-inflammatory-action-of-astaxanthin-and-its-use-in-the-treatment-of-various/)
- [Chemical investigation of Nigella sativa L. seed oil produced in Morocco](https://scholariq.org/papers/chemical-investigation-of-nigella-sativa-l-seed-oil-produced-in-morocco/)
- [Herbal hepatotoxicity in traditional and modern medicine: actual key issues and new encouraging steps](https://scholariq.org/papers/herbal-hepatotoxicity-in-traditional-and-modern-medicine-actual-key-issues-and/)
- [The effect of Nigella sativa Linn. seed on memory, attention and cognition in healthy human volunteers](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-effect-of-nigella-sativa-linn-seed-on-memory-attention-and-cognition-in/)
- [5-amino salicylic acid bound nanoparticles for the therapy of inflammatory bowel disease](https://scholariq.org/papers/5-amino-salicylic-acid-bound-nanoparticles-for-the-therapy-of-inflammatory-bowel/)
- [Efficacy of Brazilian green propolis (EPP-AF®) as an adjunct treatment for hospitalized COVID-19 patients: A randomized, controlled clinical trial](https://scholariq.org/papers/efficacy-of-brazilian-green-propolis-epp-af-as-an-adjunct-treatment-for/)
- [Effects of black seed (Nigella sativa) on metabolic parameters in diabetes mellitus: A systematic review](https://scholariq.org/papers/effects-of-black-seed-nigella-sativa-on-metabolic-parameters-in-diabetes/)
- [Nigella sativa oil affects glucose metabolism and lipid concentrations in patients with type 2 diabetes: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial](https://scholariq.org/papers/nigella-sativa-oil-affects-glucose-metabolism-and-lipid-concentrations-in/)
- [Nigella sativa improves glucose homeostasis and serum lipids in type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis](https://scholariq.org/papers/nigella-sativa-improves-glucose-homeostasis-and-serum-lipids-in-type-2-diabetes/)
- [Traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology and toxicology of garlic (Allium sativum), a storehouse of diverse phytochemicals: A review of research from the last decade focusing on health and nutritional implications](https://scholariq.org/papers/traditional-uses-phytochemistry-pharmacology-and-toxicology-of-garlic-allium/)
- [Phytochemical-Loaded Liposomes for Anticancer Therapy: An Updated Review](https://scholariq.org/papers/phytochemical-loaded-liposomes-for-anticancer-therapy-an-updated-review/)
- [Comparison of therapeutic effect of topical Nigella with Betamethasone and Eucerin in hand eczema](https://scholariq.org/papers/comparison-of-therapeutic-effect-of-topical-nigella-with-betamethasone-and/)
- [Protective effect of crocin on liver toxicity induced by morphine.](https://scholariq.org/papers/protective-effect-of-crocin-on-liver-toxicity-induced-by-morphine/)

## Topic primary papers

- [Black cumin (Nigella sativa) and its constituent (thymoquinone): a review on antimicrobial effects.](https://scholariq.org/papers/black-cumin-nigella-sativa-and-its-constituent-thymoquinone-a-review-on/)
- [Chemical investigation of Nigella sativa L. seed oil produced in Morocco](https://scholariq.org/papers/chemical-investigation-of-nigella-sativa-l-seed-oil-produced-in-morocco/)
- [The effect of Nigella sativa Linn. seed on memory, attention and cognition in healthy human volunteers](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-effect-of-nigella-sativa-linn-seed-on-memory-attention-and-cognition-in/)
- [Effects of black seed (Nigella sativa) on metabolic parameters in diabetes mellitus: A systematic review](https://scholariq.org/papers/effects-of-black-seed-nigella-sativa-on-metabolic-parameters-in-diabetes/)
- [Nigella sativa oil affects glucose metabolism and lipid concentrations in patients with type 2 diabetes: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial](https://scholariq.org/papers/nigella-sativa-oil-affects-glucose-metabolism-and-lipid-concentrations-in/)
- [Nigella sativa improves glucose homeostasis and serum lipids in type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis](https://scholariq.org/papers/nigella-sativa-improves-glucose-homeostasis-and-serum-lipids-in-type-2-diabetes/)
- [Comparison of therapeutic effect of topical Nigella with Betamethasone and Eucerin in hand eczema](https://scholariq.org/papers/comparison-of-therapeutic-effect-of-topical-nigella-with-betamethasone-and/)
- [Thymoquinone inhibits lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammatory mediators in BV2 microglial cells](https://scholariq.org/papers/thymoquinone-inhibits-lipopolysaccharide-induced-inflammatory-mediators-in-bv2/)
- [Efficacy of black seed (<i>Nigella sativa</i> L.) on kidney stone dissolution: A randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled, clinical trial](https://scholariq.org/papers/efficacy-of-black-seed-i-nigella-sativa-i-l-on-kidney-stone-dissolution-a/)
- [Thymoquinone could be protective against valproic acid‐induced testicular toxicity by antioxidant and anti‐inflammatory mechanisms](https://scholariq.org/papers/thymoquinone-could-be-protective-against-valproic-acid-induced-testicular/)
- [Antidiabetic Efficacy of Nigella sativa Linn. in Alloxan-induced Diabetic Rabbits](https://scholariq.org/papers/antidiabetic-efficacy-of-nigella-sativa-linn-in-alloxan-induced-diabetic-rabbits/)
- [Protective Effect of <i>Nigella sativa</i> and <i>Onion Extract</i> against <i>5-Fluorouracil</i>-Induced Hepatic Toxicity](https://scholariq.org/papers/protective-effect-of-i-nigella-sativa-i-and-i-onion-extract-i-against-i-5/)
- [The effect of Nigella Sativa emulgel on episiotomy wound healing and pain intensity in primiparous women: A triple-blind randomized controlled trial](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-effect-of-nigella-sativa-emulgel-on-episiotomy-wound-healing-and-pain/)

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