
Black Seeds (Nigella sativa)
Pharmacological and Therapeutic Applications
Description
Key Features
- Contains global coverage of the latest research on the pharmacological properties of Nigella sativa
- Includes the medicinal effects of Nigella sativa: antioxidant, antihypertensive, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anticancer effects among many others
- Features many figures with mechanisms and tables to illustrate key details about Nigella sativa
Readership
Researchers working in organic chemistry, food chemistry and pharmaceutical chemistry, both in industry and academia. Researchers working in chemical engineering, food technology, biochemistry and pharmacology
Table of Contents
1. History and traditional uses of Black seeds (Nigella sativa)
2. Nigella sativa: From Chemistry to Medicine
3. Nigella sativa, a cure for every disease: Phytochemistry, Biological Activities and Clinical Trials
4. A Review of Nigella sativa and its Active Principles as Anticancer Agents
5. Dermatological effects of Nigella sativa: A cosmetic and therapeutic approach
6. Nigella sativa and its chemical constituents: A promising approach against neurodegenerative disorders
7. A Meta-analysis of Nigella sativa in Respiratory Disorders
8. Nigella sativa and its active principles: Potential food for healthy living
9. Therapeutic effects of Nigella sativa on hormonal dysfunctions
10. The cardio protective effect of thymoquinone from Nigella sativa
11. Black seeds of Nigella Sativa: a remedy for advanced cancer therapeutics with special reference to nanotechnology
12. Nigella sativa as a Therapeutic Candidate for Arthritis and Related Disorders
13. Therapeutic potential of Nigella sativa in the Prevention of Aggregation and Glycation of Proteins
14. Role of Nigella sativa as immunomodulator
15. Gastrointestinal abnormalities and Nigella sativa: A Narrative Review of Preclinical and Clinical Studies
16. Anti-viral effects of black seeds: Effect on COVID-19
17. Black Seed (Nigella Sativa): Pharmacological and Therapeutic Applications in endocrine dysfunction
18. Nigella sativa and Prevention of Nephrotoxicity: A Comprehensive update
19. Nigella sativa: A promise for industrial and agricultural economic growth
Product details
- No. of pages: 486
- Language: English
- Copyright: © Elsevier 2021
- Published: September 23, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128244623
- eBook ISBN: 9780323859295
About the Editors
Andleeb Khan
Affiliations and Expertise
Muneeb Rehman
Affiliations and Expertise
Ratings and Reviews
Latest reviews
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Ayasha n. Mon Oct 11 2021
Great book
This book gives really great insight into the uses and benefits of Nigella sativa. This is a must read book and I highly recommend to the authors.
Gulzar Tue Oct 05 2021
Gulzar Ahmed Rather
This book is filled with information on the Nigella sativa. This book will give readers with fresh insights, and I highly suggest it to them..
Arif S. Mon Oct 04 2021
Dr. Arif Siddiqui
This is excellent and informative book. Plant details is deeply describe about the species' of N. sativa. I really like this book and hope authors happy to read this book.
Dr R. Mon Oct 04 2021
Dr Hina Rashid
The book provides exhaustive details about the pharmacological aspects of Nigella sativa. It is a must read for the researchers perusing interests in plant based medicine. Presents most intricate details in easy to understand manner.
Dr. A. Wed Sep 29 2021
Dr. Syed Wajahat Ali
A well-compiled book with excellent knowledge about the topic. There are multiple books on Nigella sativa but this book is a broad compilation of almost all the activities exhibited by the plant at one place. I highly recommend this book to the authors.