Nigella sativa

Nigella sativa or black seed is a herb with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The active ingredient in nigella sativa is thymoquinone, and it has been investigated for a wide range of medical conditions.

Notable studies

 * 2015, Immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory action of Nigella sativa and thymoquinone: A comprehensive review (Abstract)
 * 2015, Effect of vitamins C, E and nigella sativa seeds on antioxidant activity in fibromyalgia patients (Full text)
 * 2015, Effect of Nigella Sativa and Vitamin E on Some Oxidative / Nitrosative Biomarkers in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients (Full text)
 * 2016, Neuropharmacological effects of Nigella sativa (Full text)
 * 2017, Review on Clinical Trials of Black Seed (Nigella sativa ) and Its Active Constituent, Thymoquinone (Full text)
 * 2020, Nigella sativa: Valuable perspective in the management of chronic diseases (Full text)

Learn more

 * Nigella sativa - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Institute