Revisiting pharmacological potentials of Nigella sativa seed: A promising option for COVID‐19 prevention and cure
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DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6895
Abstract: Nigella sativa seed and its active compounds have been historically recognized as an effective herbal panacea that can establish a balanced inflammatory response by suppressing chronic inflammation and promoting healthy immune response. The essential oil… read more here.
Keywords: seed; covid; nigella sativa; cure ... See more keywords
Efficacy of nigella sativa oil on endothelial function and atherogenic indices in patients with coronary artery diseases: A randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐control clinical trial
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DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7568
Abstract: A therapeutic compound with antioxidant and anti‐inflammatory effects might be a practical approach in endothelial dysfunction caused by oxidation and inflammation associated with atherosclerosis. Therefore, we aim to examine the efficacy of Nigella sativa (NS)… read more here.
Keywords: oil; nigella sativa; endothelial function; sativa oil ... See more keywords
Effect of Nigella sativa L. seed oil on urinary incontinence and quality of life in menopausal women: A triple‐blind randomized controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7725
Abstract: Increased urinary incontinence is one of the most common changes during menopause. This study aimed to investigate the effect of Nigella sativa L. seed oil on urinary incontinence and quality of life (QoL) (primary outcomes)… read more here.
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The effect of Nigella sativa supplementation on cardiovascular risk factors in obese and overweight women: a crossover, double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial
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DOI: 10.1007/s00394-020-02374-2
Abstract: To assess the effect of Nigella sativa (N.S) oil supplements on CVD risk factors in a crossover design for the first time. Obese and overweight healthy women were randomized to receive N.S oil (2000 mg/day)… read more here.
Keywords: obese overweight; effect nigella; risk factors; effect ... See more keywords
Nigella sativa and thymoquinone attenuate oxidative stress and cognitive impairment following cerebral hypoperfusion in rats
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DOI: 10.1007/s11011-019-00394-4
Abstract: Nigella sativa, a plant widely used in traditional medicine, possesses anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and neuroprotective properties. In the present study, we investigated the effect of hydroalcoholic extract of N. sativa seeds (NSE) and its active constituent,… read more here.
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Protective effect of Nigella sativa seeds against spermatocyte chromosomal aberrations and genotoxicity induced by carbon tetrachloride in mice
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-017-8806-y
Abstract: Nigella sativa is a well-known dietary antioxidant and a valuable inhibitor of clastogenesis and carcinogenesis. The purpose of the present work was to investigate the effects of N. sativa seeds against chromosomal aberrations in primary… read more here.
Keywords: sativa; chromosomal aberrations; sativa seeds; nigella sativa ... See more keywords
Oral Nigella sativa oil administration alleviates arsenic-induced redox imbalance, DNA damage, and metabolic and histological alterations in rat liver
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-13493-6
Abstract: Arsenic, an omnipresent environmental contaminant, is regarded as a potent hepatotoxin. Nigella sativa oil (NSO) consumption has been shown to improve hepatic functions in various in vivo models of acute hepatic injury. The present study… read more here.
Keywords: sativa oil; nigella sativa; dna damage; damage ... See more keywords
SARS-CoV-2 Inhibitors from Nigella Sativa
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DOI: 10.1007/s12010-021-03790-8
Abstract: The recently encountered severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 creates huge predicaments among various countries. Lack of specific treatment of COVID-19 disease demands urgency in drug design against SARS-CoV-2 targets. Nigella sativa the miraculous herb… read more here.
Keywords: sars cov; inhibitors nigella; cov inhibitors; nigella sativa ... See more keywords
Extraction, characterization and bioactive properties of Nigella sativa seedcake
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DOI: 10.1007/s13197-017-2853-8
Abstract: The extraction of phenolic compounds from Nigella sativa seed cake was optimized in terms of % of EtOH, extraction time, extraction temperature and solid to solvent ratio to maximize the phenolic content yield. The optimized… read more here.
Keywords: extraction; bioactive properties; nigella sativa; properties nigella ... See more keywords
Green synthesis, characterization and photocatalytic activity of silver nanoparticles synthesized with Nigella Sativa seed extract
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cplett.2020.138218
Abstract: Abstract This study introduces a new method for synthesizes of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), prepared within Nigella Sativa (NS) extract. NS extract in the process is more advantageous over other processes because NS acts as a… read more here.
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Nigella sativa for the treatment of COVID-19: An open-label randomized controlled clinical trial
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2021.102769
Abstract: Background Effective treatment for Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) is under intensive research. Nigella sativa oil (NSO) is a herbal medicine with antiviral and immunomodulatory activities, and has been recommended for the treatment of COVID-19. This study… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; treatment covid; trial; treatment ... See more keywords