
Black Seeds (Nigella sativa)
Pharmacological and Therapeutic Applications
- 1st Edition - September 23, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Andleeb Khan, Muneeb U Rehman
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 4 4 6 2 - 3
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 5 9 2 9 - 5
Black Seeds (Nigella sativa) is a comprehensive resource covering all aspects of this medicinal plant, well-known for its positive effects in many human ailments. It has been used… Read more

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Request a sales quoteBlack Seeds (Nigella sativa) is a comprehensive resource covering all aspects of this medicinal plant, well-known for its positive effects in many human ailments. It has been used to promote health and fight diseases, and has been found to have antioxidant, antihypertensive, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic effects. It has also been known to have antimicrobial, anticancer, neuro-protectant, cardio protectant, immunomodulator, hepatic protectant characteristics. Thymoquinone, the active compound of the plant, also exhibits these protective qualities against many disorders. This book summarizes the effect of this plant on all the organ systems of the body. Black Seeds (Nigella sativa) is a comprehensive resource for researchers working in pharmacology, food chemistry and pharmaceutical chemistry, both in industry and academia.
- Contains global coverage of the latest research on the pharmacological properties of Nigella sativa
- Includes the medicinal effects of Nigella sativa: antioxidant, antihypertensive, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anticancer effects among many others
- Features many figures with mechanisms and tables to illustrate key details about Nigella sativa
Researchers working in organic chemistry, food chemistry and pharmaceutical chemistry, both in industry and academia. Researchers working in chemical engineering, food technology, biochemistry and pharmacology
- Cover Image
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Table of Contents
- Contributors
- Chapter 1 History and traditional uses of black seeds (Nigella sativa)
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Historical background
- Characteristics of Nigella sativa plant
- Chemical composition of the black seed
- Role of Nigella sativa in traditional Arabic and Islamic Medicine
- Role of Nigella sativa in Indian system of medicine
- Role of Nigella sativa in traditional Chinese medicine
- Role of Nigella sativa in traditional Malay medicine
- Pharmacological significance of Nigella sativa in humans
- Anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of Nigella sativa
- Antitumorigenic and antimutagenic effects
- Hepatoprotective effects
- Nephroprotection
- Pulmonary protection and immune boosting properties
- Antidiabetic and antiobesity properties
- Action against gastric ulcers
- Cardioprotective effects
- Neuropharmacological actions
- Reproprotective and contraceptive effects
- Antimicrobial and anti-parasitic properties
- Conclusion
- Future prospective
- References
- Chapter 2 Nigella sativa: From chemistry to medicine
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Chemistry
- High-value bioactive chemicals (phytoconstituents) in Nigella sativa
- Essential or volatile oils
- Novel lipid constituents and fatty acids
- Sterols and saponins
- Phenolic compounds
- Alkaloids
- Other nutritional values
- Pharmacological and bioactive potential of Nigella Sativa
- Antibacterial activity
- Antifungal activity
- Antischistosomiasis activity
- Antioxidant activity
- Metabolic syndrome
- Antidiabetic activity
- Anticancer activity
- Antiinflammatory activity
- Wound healing activity
- Gastroprotective effect
- Immunomodulatory activity
- Cardiovascular activity
- Contraceptive and antifertility
- Antioxytocic activity
- Testicular-protective activity
- Neuropharmacological activities
- Anticonvulsant activity
- Hepatoprotective activity
- Toxicological updates
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 3 Nigella sativa, a cure for every disease: Phytochemistry, biological activities, and clinical trials
- Abstract
- Introduction
- About Nigella sativa L
- Pharmacognostical characteristics
- Synonyms
- Traditional uses of Nigella sativa L
- Chemical composition of Nigella sativa L
- Bioavailability, safety, and toxicity of Nigella Sativa L
- Treatment of male infertility
- Memory, attention, cognition, and anxiety treatment
- COVID-19 (HNS-COVID-PK)
- Effects of black cumin (Nigella sativa) on biological systems
- Analgesic effects
- Hepatobiliary system
- Antitoxicity effects
- Nervous system
- Reproductive system
- Skeletal system
- Antioxidant
- Antimicrobial
- Anticancer
- Conclusion
- Future perspectives
- Reference
- Chapter 4 A review of Nigella sativa and its active principles as anticancer agents
- Abstract
- Introduction
- History of Nigella sativa
- Bioactive constituents of Nigella sativa
- Therapeutic and medicinal utilities of Nigella sativa
- Antidiabetic activity
- Different approaches of delivery systems for Nigella sativa and bioactive constituents used in anticancer therapy
- Anticancer activity of Nigella sativa
- Blood cancer
- Lung cancer
- Breast cancer
- Colon cancer
- Renal cancer
- Hepatic cancer
- Prostate cancer
- In vivo and in vitro anticancer studies of Nigella sativa
- Antimutagenic activities of Nigella sativa
- Effects of Nigella sativa on natural killer cytotoxic activity
- Conclusions and future perspectives
- References
- Chapter 5 Dermatological effects of Nigella sativa: A cosmetic and therapeutic approach
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Dermato-cosmeceutical effects of Nigella sativa
- Therapeutic applications of Nigella sativa in dermatology
- Noninfectious skin disorders
- Other uses of Nigella sativa in dermatology
- Safety profile of Nigella sativa in dermatology
- Nanoformulations of thymoquinone
- Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Chapter 6 Nigella sativa and its chemical constituents: A promising approach against neurodegenerative disorders
- Abstract
- Introduction
- The detailed structure of Nigella sativa
- Chemical composition of Nigella sativa
- Miscellaneous role of Nigella sativa
- Summary and conclusion
- References
- Chapter 7 A meta-analysis of Nigella sativa in respiratory disorders
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Composition of Nigella sativa seeds
- Antiinflammatory effects of Nigella sativa and its constituents in pulmonary activity
- Asthma
- Allergic rhinitis
- Lung cancer
- Nasal dryness
- Emphysema
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Evaluation of subjective feeling in patients with allergic diseases
- COVID-19
- Pneumonia
- Future prospective
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 8 Nigella sativa and its active principles: Potential food for healthy living
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Active components of Nigella sativa
- Role in health benefits
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 9 Therapeutic effects of Nigella sativa on hormonal dysfunctions
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Therapeutically active ingredients of Nigella sativa
- Nigella sativa therapeutic in thyroid hormone imbalance
- Nigella sativa therapeutic potential in diabetes mellitus
- Nigella sativa therapeutic potential in sex hormone imbalance
- Nigella sativa effect on the adrenal glands
- Applications of Nigella sativa on hormone related pharmacology and toxicology
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 10 The cardioprotective effect of thymoquinone from Nigella sativa
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Role of thymoquinone in cardiovascular diseases
- Protective effect of thymoquinone against chemical cardiotoxic agents
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 11 Black seeds of Nigella Sativa: A remedy for advanced cancer therapeutics with special reference to nanotechnology
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Source and occurrence
- Pharmacognostical characteristics
- Chemical composition
- Pharmacological properties of Nigella sativa
- General therapeutic properties
- Toxicological properties and safety evaluation of Nigella sativa
- Chemopreventive and anticancer effects
- Future perspective and conclusion
- Abbreviations
- Conflict of interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Chapter 12 Nigella sativa as a therapeutic candidate for arthritis and related disorders
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Antioxidant role of Nigella sativa and thymoquinone against arthritis
- Nigella sativa as antiinflammatory agent against arthritis
- Preclinical studies of Nigella sativa in arthritis
- Arthritis animal models and role of Nigella sativa fixed oil or components
- Clinical studies on management of arthritis by using Nigella sativa fixed oil
- Mechanism of action to attenuate arthritis by Nigella sativa/thymoquinone
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgements
- Conflict of interest statement
- Abbreviations
- References
- Chapter 13 Therapeutic potential of Nigella sativa in the prevention of aggregation and glycation of proteins
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Role of Nigella sativa in the prevention of protein aggregation
- Role of Nigella sativa in the prevention of glycation
- Advanced glycation end products inhibitors
- Relation between protein aggregation and glycation
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgement
- Conflict of interest
- Abbreviations
- References
- Chapter 14 Role of Nigella sativa as immunomodulator
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Chemical composition of black seed
- Immunomodulatory effect of Nigella sativa on different immune cells
- Effect of Nigella sativa on cellular immunity
- Effect of Nigella sativa on humoral immunity
- Effect of Nigella sativa on cytotoxic activity
- Conclusion
- Abbreviations
- References
- Chapter 15 Gastrointestinal abnormalities and Nigella sativa: A narrative review of preclinical and clinical studies
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Preclinical studies
- Landscape of clinical evidences on the use of Nigella sativa in patients with gastrointestinal disorders
- Refractory coeliac disease
- Ulcerative colitis
- Functional dyspepsia
- Hepatitis C
- Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
- Summary
- References
- Chapter 16 Antiviral effects of black seeds: Effect on COVID-19
- Abstract
- Natural products as an important source of drug discovery
- Nigella sativa and its medicinal properties
- Viruses as important human pathogens
- Concluding remarks
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 17 Black seed (Nigella Sativa): Pharmacological and therapeutic applications in endocrine dysfunction
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Nigella sativa in hypothyroidism
- Nigella sativa and diabetes
- Nigella sativa and reproduction
- Nigella sativa and its influence on hypothalamus-pituitary-testis axis activity
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 18 Nigella sativa and prevention of nephrotoxicity: A comprehensive update
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Chemical composition of plant
- Therapeutic properties of Nigella sativa
- Renoprotective effects of Nigella sativa
- Conclusion and future directions
- References
- Chapter 19 Nigella sativa: A promise for industrial and agricultural economic growth
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Promises and current status of Nigella sativa in market
- Pharmacognostical characteristics
- Bioactive metabolites of Nigella sativa
- Country based import and export of black seeds
- Potential uses of Nigella sativa in agricultural economic growth
- Potential of black seed market on form type
- Nutritional value and applications of Nigella sativa in different Industries
- Some commercial products of Nigella sativa already present in the market
- Conclusions and future recommendations
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: September 23, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 486
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128244623
- eBook ISBN: 9780323859295
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