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24 maj 2021 · 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 … Mounting evidence support the potential benefits of functional foods or nutraceuticals for human health and diseases.
24 maj 2021 · Health benefits of black cumin are largely vested on its antioxidant property. Here, a summary of recent studies focused on their antioxidant properties in cell-based in vitro models and in vivo models, covering the last five years, is presented.
Abstract. Black cumin (Nigella sativa L.) seeds and its essential oil have been widely used in functional foods, nutraceuticals and pharmaceutical products. Analysis of Nigella sativa essential oil using GC and GC-MS resulted in the identification of many bioactive compounds representing ca. 85 % of the total content.
For many centuries, seeds of Nigella sativa (black cumin), a dicotyledon of the Ranunculaceae family, have been used as a seasoning spice and food additive in the Middle East and Mediterranean areas. Traditionally, the plant is used for asthma, hypertension, diabetes, inflammation, cough, bronchitis ….
23 sie 2021 · Black cumin (Nigella sativa) has been shown to be effective in treating various kidney diseases. Accumulating evidence shows that black cumin and its vital compound, thymoquinone (TQ), can protect against kidney injury caused by various xenobiotics, namely chemotherapeutic agents, heavy metals, pesticides, and other environmental chemicals.
24 maj 2021 · At the molecular level, black cumin exhibits its beneficial effects on reproduction via three major pathways: (1) adjust hormonal homeostasis, (2) enhance antioxidant capacity of reproductive...
4 sie 2022 · Black cumin (Nigella sativa) is a well-known medicinal plant and the most exhaustively exploited species of Ranunculaceae family. Nigella sativa seeds have been extensively used as spice in...
