Nigella sativa (aka Black Seed)

Nigella sativa (aka Black Seed)

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Black cumin (Nigella sativa) and Phyllanthus niruri provide symptomatic relief in the treatment of acute tonsillo-pharyngitis patients.

Pubmed Data : Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2008 Jun;46(6):295-306. PMID: 18541126
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Nigella sativa (aka Black Seed) : CK(133) : AC(34), Phyllanthus niruri (Stonebreaker) : CK(21) : AC(9)
Diseases : Pharyngitis : CK(30) : AC(3), Tonsillitis : CK(40) : AC(4)
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts : CK(3572) : AC(1216)

Black cumin (Nigella sativa) has a prophylactic effect on chemical war victims.

Pubmed Data : J Altern Complement Med. 2008 Nov;14(9):1137-44. PMID: 18991514
Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Nigella sativa (aka Black Seed) : CK(133) : AC(34)
Diseases : Chemical Weapon Agent Injury : CK(14) : AC(4)

Black cumin (Nigella sativa) is effective in long-term treatment of opioid dependence.

Pubmed Data : J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad. 2008 Apr-Jun;20(2):118-24. PMID: 19385474
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Nigella sativa (aka Black Seed) : CK(133) : AC(34)
Diseases : Opiate Addiction/Withdrawal : CK(64) : AC(14)

Black cumin alleviates symptoms of allergic rhinitis.

Pubmed Data : Am J Otolaryngol. 2010 Oct 12. Epub 2010 Oct 12. PMID: 20947211
Article Published Date : Oct 12, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Nigella sativa (aka Black Seed) : CK(133) : AC(34)
Diseases : Allergic Rhinitis : CK(318) : AC(40)

Black cumin possesses clinical useful anti-H. pylori activity compared to triple therapy.

Pubmed Data : Saudi J Gastroenterol. 2010 Jul-Sep;16(3):207-14. PMID: 20616418
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Nigella sativa (aka Black Seed) : CK(133) : AC(34)
Diseases : Dyspepsia : CK(422) : AC(21), Helicobacter Pylori Infection : CK(305) : AC(61)
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Bacterial Agents : CK(970) : AC(316), Anti-Ulcer Agents : CK(162) : AC(57)
Additional Keywords : Drug: Amoxicillin : CK(60) : AC(6), Drug: Omeprazole : CK(90) : AC(15), Drug-Plant-Vitamin Synergies : CK(1011) : AC(268), Natural Substances Versus Drugs : CK(988) : AC(165), Plant Extracts : CK(3572) : AC(1216)

Black cumin seeds have significant anti-diabetic effects in type 2 diabetics.

Pubmed Data : Indian J Physiol Pharmacol. 2010 Oct-Dec;54(4):344-54. PMID: 21675032
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Nigella sativa (aka Black Seed) : CK(133) : AC(34)
Diseases : A1C : CK(253) : AC(35), Diabetes: Glycation/A1C : CK(186) : AC(33), Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2 : CK(3429) : AC(341), Insulin Resistance : CK(1034) : AC(221)
Pharmacological Actions : Hypoglycemic Agents : CK(563) : AC(156), Insulin Sensitizers : CK(167) : AC(36)
Additional Keywords : Beta Cell Protection : CK(53) : AC(22), Beta Cell Regeneration : CK(60) : AC(24)

Nigella sativa (black cumin) has potent antiasthmatic properties.

Pubmed Data : Phytomedicine. 2010 Feb 8. Epub 2010 Feb 8. PMID: 20149611
Article Published Date : Feb 08, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Nigella sativa (aka Black Seed) : CK(133) : AC(34)
Diseases : Asthma : CK(918) : AC(134)
Pharmacological Actions : Bronchodilator Agents : CK(56) : AC(12)

The daily use of black cumin seeds for 2 months may have a blood pressure-lowering effect in patients with mild hypertension.

Pubmed Data : Braz J Med Biol Res. 2006 Apr;39(4):421-9. Epub 2006 Apr 3. PMID: 18705755
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2006
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Nigella sativa (aka Black Seed) : CK(133) : AC(34)
Diseases : Hypertension : CK(2783) : AC(271)
Pharmacological Actions : Antihypertensive Agents : CK(196) : AC(38), Hypotensive : CK(383) : AC(53)
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts : CK(3572) : AC(1216)

The water extract of black cumin seed has significant anti-epileptic activity in children.

Pubmed Data : Med Sci Monit. 2007 Dec;13(12):CR555-9. PMID: 18049435
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Nigella sativa (aka Black Seed) : CK(133) : AC(34)
Diseases : Epilepsy: Childhood : CK(50) : AC(5)

"Nigella sativa (black cumin) seed extract alleviates symptoms of allergic diarrhea in mice, involving opioid receptors."

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Pubmed Data : PLoS One. 2012 ;7(6):e39841. Epub 2012 Jun 29. PMID: 22768141
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2011
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Nigella sativa (aka Black Seed) : CK(133) : AC(34)
Diseases : Diarrhea : CK(544) : AC(72), Food Allergies : CK(420) : AC(57)
Additional Keywords : Phytotherapy : CK(177) : AC(27), Plant Extracts : CK(3572) : AC(1216)

A plant mixture comprising Nigella sativa, Myrrh, Gum Olibanum (Frankincense), Gum Asafoetida and Aloe lowers blood sugar by inhibiting hepatis gluconeogenesis.

Pubmed Data : Diabetes Res. 1991 Dec;18(4):163-8. PMID: 1842751
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 1991
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Aloe Vera : CK(201) : AC(44), Asafoetida : CK(8) : AC(5), Frankincense : CK(22) : AC(1), Myrrh : CK(37) : AC(13), Nigella sativa (aka Black Seed) : CK(133) : AC(34)
Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2 : CK(3429) : AC(341)
Pharmacological Actions : Gluconeogenesis Inhibitor : CK(20) : AC(14)
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts : CK(3572) : AC(1216)

Black cumin exhibit significant antifungal activity against candidasis in mice.

Pubmed Data : Phytother Res. 2003 Feb;17(2):183-6. PMID: 12601685
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2003
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Nigella sativa (aka Black Seed) : CK(133) : AC(34)
Diseases : Candidiasis : CK(199) : AC(98), Fungal Infection : CK(243) : AC(119)
Pharmacological Actions : Antifungal Agents : CK(178) : AC(111)
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts : CK(3572) : AC(1216)

Black cumin extract reduces the damage caused by cadmium poisoning in rats.

Pubmed Data : Biol Trace Elem Res. 2006 May;110(2):151-62. PMID: 16757843
Article Published Date : May 01, 2006
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Nigella sativa (aka Black Seed) : CK(133) : AC(34)
Diseases : Cadmium Poisoning : CK(64) : AC(30)

Black Cumin improves blood lipid profiles.

Pubmed Data : Neurosci Lett. 2010 Oct 4;482(3):183-7. Epub 2010 Jun 11. PMID: 16092657
Article Published Date : Oct 04, 2010
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Nigella sativa (aka Black Seed) : CK(133) : AC(34)
Diseases : Cholesterol: LDL/HDL ratio : CK(432) : AC(58), HDL: Low : CK(255) : AC(45), High Cholesterol : CK(1718) : AC(198)

Black cumin may have antidiabetic effects by increasing insulin sensitivity.

Pubmed Data : Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2011;2011:538671. Epub 2011 Apr 14. PMID: 21584245
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2011
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Nigella sativa (aka Black Seed) : CK(133) : AC(34)
Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2 : CK(3429) : AC(341), Insulin Resistance : CK(1034) : AC(221)
Pharmacological Actions : Insulin Sensitizers : CK(167) : AC(36)

Black cumin protects against chemical weapon agent induced lung injury.

Pubmed Data : Exp Lung Res. 2008 May;34(4):183-94. PMID: 18432455
Article Published Date : May 01, 2008
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Nigella sativa (aka Black Seed) : CK(133) : AC(34)
Diseases : Chemical Weapon Agent Injury : CK(14) : AC(4)
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts : CK(3572) : AC(1216)

Black cumin seed oil has significant protective activity against cytomegalovirus infection in the mouse experimental model.

Pubmed Data : Int J Immunopharmacol. 2000 Sep;22(9):729-40. PMID: 10884593
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2000
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Nigella sativa (aka Black Seed) : CK(133) : AC(34)
Diseases : Cytomegalovirus Infections : CK(85) : AC(33)
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents : CK(613) : AC(280), Interferon Inducers : CK(31) : AC(9)

Black cumin's hyperglycemic activity in the rat model of diabetes may be due to beta cell regeneration/proliferation.

Pubmed Data : Tohoku J Exp Med. 2003 Dec;201(4):213-9. PMID: 14690013
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2003
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Nigella sativa (aka Black Seed) : CK(133) : AC(34)
Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1 : CK(1107) : AC(218)
Additional Keywords : Beta Cell Regeneration : CK(60) : AC(24)

Black seed oil has significant inhibitory effects against colon cancer in rats, without observable side effects.

Pubmed Data : Nutr Cancer. 2003;45(2):195-202. PMID: 12881014
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2003
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Nigella sativa (aka Black Seed) : CK(133) : AC(34)
Diseases : Colon Cancer : CK(895) : AC(233)
Pharmacological Actions : Antiproliferative : CK(1052) : AC(775)

Grape seed extract, black seed extract and curcumin ameliorate tamoxifen-induced liver injury.

Pubmed Data : Hepatogastroenterology. 2007 Jan-Feb;54(73):320-4. PMID: 21046982
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2007
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Curcumin : CK(2910) : AC(1482), Grape Seed Extract : CK(168) : AC(57), Nigella sativa (aka Black Seed) : CK(133) : AC(34)
Diseases : Chemically-Induced Liver Damage : CK(475) : AC(175), Chemotherapy-Induced Toxicity: Tamoxifen : CK(6) : AC(3), Drug-Induced Toxicity : CK(560) : AC(78)
Pharmacological Actions : Hepatoprotective : CK(557) : AC(272), Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor : CK(971) : AC(348)
Additional Keywords : Drug: Tamoxifen : CK(380) : AC(57), Plant Extracts : CK(3572) : AC(1216)

Nigella sativa (black cumin) and Syzygium aromaticum (clove) protect against aflatoxicosis in rats.

Pubmed Data : J Appl Toxicol. 2005 May-Jun;25(3):218-23. PMID: 15856529
Article Published Date : May 01, 2005
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Clove : CK(92) : AC(46), Nigella sativa (aka Black Seed) : CK(133) : AC(34)
Diseases : Aflatoxicosis : CK(214) : AC(37)
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants : CK(3653) : AC(1318)

Nigella sativa (black cumin) protects against chronic antiretroviral therapy-associated insulin resistance in HIV-1 infected rats.

Pubmed Data : Can J Physiol Pharmacol. 2009 Apr;87(4):300-9. PMID: 19370083
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2009
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Nigella sativa (aka Black Seed) : CK(133) : AC(34)
Diseases : HIV Drug-Induced Toxicity : CK(68) : AC(13), Hyperinsulinism : CK(1182) : AC(41)
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants : CK(3653) : AC(1318)
Additional Keywords : Drug Side Effect Attenuation : CK(252) : AC(49)

Omega-3 fatty acids, black seed oil and curcuminoids have a therapeutic role in gastritits in an animal model.

Pubmed Data : Eur J Nutr. 2007 Oct;46(7):391-6. Epub 2007 Sep 20. PMID: 18368490
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2007
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Curcumin : CK(2910) : AC(1482), Nigella sativa (aka Black Seed) : CK(133) : AC(34), Omega-3 Fatty Acids : CK(3333) : AC(319)
Diseases : Gastritis : CK(291) : AC(8)
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts : CK(3572) : AC(1216)

The essential oil of black cumin seed has potent analgesic and antiinflammatory activity.

Pubmed Data : Phytother Res. 2004 Mar;18(3):195-9. PMID: 15103664
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2004
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Nigella sativa (aka Black Seed) : CK(133) : AC(34)
Diseases : Inflammation : CK(1077) : AC(363), Pain : CK(616) : AC(91)
Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics: Non-Narcotic : CK(25) : AC(9), Anti-Inflammatory Agents : CK(1230) : AC(433)

Thymoquinone, a compound derived from black cumin, prevents the development of gentamicin-induced acute renal toxicity in rats.

Pubmed Data : Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol. 2007 May-Jun;34(5-6):399-405. PMID: 17439407
Article Published Date : May 01, 2007
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Nigella sativa (aka Black Seed) : CK(133) : AC(34), Thymoquinone : CK(3) : AC(1)
Diseases : Chemotherapy-Induced Toxicity: Gentamicin : CK(22) : AC(10), Chemotherapy-Induced Toxicity: Kidney : CK(8) : AC(4), Kidney Damage : CK(120) : AC(42), Oxidative Stress : CK(1945) : AC(710)
Pharmacological Actions : Renoprotective : CK(191) : AC(90)

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