Context COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that causes a severe infection in the respiratory
system. Nigella sativa L.(Ranunculaceae) is an annual flowering plant used traditionally as …

Thymoquinone (TQ), the main bioactive component of Nigella sativa, has been found to
exhibit anticancer effects in numerous preclinical studies. Due to its multitargeting nature, TQ …

Diabetes mellitus is one of the metabolic diseases having several complications. Nigella
sativa oil (NSO) might have beneficial effects in the treatment of diabetic complications …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Oxidative stress during inflammation can increase
inflammation and damage tissue. Nigella sativa L.(NS) showed many pharmacological …

Thymoquinone (TQ) is a bioactive component derived from the seeds of Nigella sativa that
are commonly as black cumin. Evidences indicate that the medicinal properties of TQ have …

Neuroinflammation and microglial activation are pathological markers of a number of central
nervous system (CNS) diseases. Chronic activation of microglia induces the release of …

Thymoquinone (TQ) is an active ingredient isolated from Nigella sativa and has various
pharmacological activities, such as protection against oxidative stress, inflammation, and …

Thymoquinone (TQ) and piperine, the active ingredients in cumin (Nigella sativa) and black
pepper (Piper longum), respectively, exhibit various bioactivities including anticancer effects …

Ethnopharmacological relevance The anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidants activity of
Portulaca oleracea L.(P. oleracea) were mentioned in traditional texts. In previous studies …

Background: For thousands of years till nowadays, Nigella sativa (NS) has served as a
common spice and food preservative. Its seed extracts, seed oil, and essential oil in …