Simple Summary Terpenoids are bioactive compounds with a variety of pharmacological
activities, including anticancer activity. This review paper aimed to focus on the anticancer …

Herbal medicine has attracted great attention in the recent years and is increasingly used as
alternatives to chemical drugs. Several lines of evidence support the positive impact of …

Thymoquinone is an active ingredient isolated from Nigella sativa and has been
investigated for its anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities in both in vitro …

Recently, there is growing interest in the natural bioactive components having anticancer
activity. Thymoquinone (TQ), the principle active constituent of black seed (Nigella sativa) …

Botanical and nutritional compounds have been used for the treatment of cancer throughout
history. These compounds also may be useful in the prevention of cancer. Population …

Cancer is a complex genetic disease that is a major public health problem worldwide,
accounting for about 7 million deaths each year. Many anticancer drugs currently used …

Over the past two decades, studies have documented the wide-range anti-cancer effects of
Nigella sativa, known as black seed or black cumin. Thymoquinone (TQ), its major active …

There has been growing interest in naturally occurring compounds with anti-cancer
potential. Black seed is one of the most extensively studied plants. This annual herb grows …

Highlights•This year marks 50 years since thymoquinone was isolated from black
seed.•Thymoquinone has had a long history of battling cancer in vitro and in …

Cancer is the second leading cause of death after cardiovascular diseases. Conventional
anticancer therapies are associated with lack of selectivity and serious side effects. Cancer …