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Nigella sativa pharmacological applications

TopicLeading institutions, researchers & key papers

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.

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How has Nigella sativa pharmacological applications's publication output changed over time?

ScholarIQpublication output · 2012–2025

Output grew0% over the shown period — from 1 works in 2012 to 1 in 2025.

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What are the most-cited papers on Nigella sativa pharmacological applications?

ScholarIQmost cited works
Black cumin (Nigella sativa) and its constituent (thymoquinone): a review on antimicrobial effects.
Fatemeh Forouzanfar, Bibi Sedigheh Fazly Bazzaz, Hossein Hosseinzadeh
PubMed. 2014290 CitationsOPEN ACCESS
Chemical investigation of Nigella sativa L. seed oil produced in Morocco
Saïd Gharby, Hicham Harhar, Dominique Guillaume, Aziza Roudani, Samira Boulbaroud, Mohamed Ibrahimi, Mushtaq Ahmad, Shazia Sultana, Taïbi Ben Hadda, Imane Chafchaouni-Moussaoui, Zoubida Charrouf
S2765072490. 2013194 CitationsOPEN ACCESS
The effect of Nigella sativa Linn. seed on memory, attention and cognition in healthy human volunteers
Muhammad Shahdaat Bin Sayeed, Md. Asaduzzaman, Helal Morshed, Md Monir Hossain, Mohammad Fahim Kadir, Md. Rezowanur Rahman
Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 2013123 Citations
Effects of black seed (Nigella sativa) on metabolic parameters in diabetes mellitus: A systematic review
Javad Heshmati, Nazli Namazi
Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 2015118 Citations
Nigella sativa oil affects glucose metabolism and lipid concentrations in patients with type 2 diabetes: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Javad Heshmati, Nazli Namazi, Mohammad Reza Memarzadeh, Mohsen Taghizadeh, Fariba Kolahdooz
S38919146. 2015109 Citations

Where is Nigella sativa pharmacological applications research published, and who funds it?

ScholarIQvenues & funding sources

TOP JOURNALS

TOP FUNDERS

National Science Foundation
NIH
Wellcome Trust
European Research Council
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How much of the research on Nigella sativa pharmacological applications is open access?

ScholarIQopen access share
38%OPEN ACCESS
Gold
15%
Green
15%
Hybrid
8%
Bronze
0%
Closed
62%

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