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Nigella sativa

Known as: sativa, Nigella, Cumin, Black, Nigella sativas 
A plant genus of the family RANUNCULACEAE that contains alpha-hederin, a triterpene saponin in the seeds, and is the source of black seed oil.
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Review
2010
Review
2010
Nigella sativa: Reduces the Risk of Various Maladies
Coinage of terms like nutraceuticals, functional, and pharma foods has diverted the attention of human beings to where they are… 
Review
2009
Review
2009
Medicinal and Phamacological Potential of Nigella sativa: A Review
Herbs are vital source of drugs from the ancient time holding the scenario of the Indian system of medicine. Nigella sativa… 
Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
Anti-tumor properties of blackseed (Nigella sativa L.) extracts.
The objective of the present study was to evaluate the in vitro and in vivo anti-cancer effect of Nigella sativa L. seed extracts… 
Highly Cited
2005
Highly Cited
2005
An investigation of the analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of Nigella sativa seed polyphenols.
Extracts obtained from the seeds of Nigella sativa are used as a spice or remedy for the treatment of various inflammatory… 
Highly Cited
2005
Highly Cited
2005
Effects of alpha-hederin and thymoquinone, constituents of Nigella sativa, on human cancer cell lines.
The separate effects of alpha-hederin and thymoquinone, the two principal bioactive constituents of Nigella sativa, on four human… 
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Immunosuppressive and cytotoxic properties of Nigella sativa
In this study the volatile oil of Nigella sativa seeds (NSVO) was investigated for its immunomodulating and cytotoxic properties… 
Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
Effect of Nigella sativa (black seed) on subjective feeling in patients with allergic diseases
Nigella sativa (black seed) is an important medicinal herb. In many Arabian, Asian and African countries, black seed oil is used… 
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
Antinociceptive effects of Nigella sativa oil and its major component, thymoquinone, in mice.
Highly Cited
1992
Highly Cited
1992
Chemical composition and microflora of black cumin (Nigella sativa L.) seeds growing in Saudi Arabia
Highly Cited
1991
Highly Cited
1991
Inhibitory effects of Nigella sativa and saffron (Crocus sativus) on chemical carcinogenesis in mice.
Topical application of Nigella sativa and Crocus sativus extracts (common food spices) inhibited two-stage initiation/promotion… 
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