Nigella sativa: 1 definition
Introduction:
Nigella sativa means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Biology (plants and animals)
Nigella sativa L. is the name of a plant defined in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in modern medicine, Ayurveda, and other local traditions or folk medicine. It has the following synonyms: Nigella cretica Miller, Nigella indica Roxb. ex Fleming.
References regarding Nigella sativa L. for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity:
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Protoplasma (1980)
· Cytologia (1983)
· Cell and Chromosome Research (1983)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1985)
· Revue Roumaine de Biologie, Série de Biologie Végétale (1985)
· Cytologia (1985)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1991)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1991)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1996)
· Taxon (2005)

This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+9): Karijirige, Kalaunji, Kalonji, Kala zerah, Fennel flower, Kammun aswad, Small fennel, Yira hitam, Jintan hitam, Habba sooda, Zira nagpo, Jira hitam, Jinten hitam, Common fennel flower, Black cumin, Love-in-a-mist, Karidoddajirige, Caturbija, Karuncirakam, Karavi.
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Search found 24 books and stories containing Nigella sativa; (plurals include: Nigella sativas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
International Journal of Pharmacology
Nutritional, Healthical and Therapeutic Efficacy of Black Cumin (Nigella... < [Volume 12, Number 3 (2016)]
Alteration of Multi-drug Resistance Activities by Ethanolic Extracts of... < [Volume 15, Number 8 (2019)]
Analgesic Effect of Melanin from (Nigella sativa L.) in the Hotplate Test in... < [Volume 12, Number 5 (2016)]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Astonished role of nigella sativa on the immune disorders < [2021: Volume 10, September issue 11]
HPLC analysis of phytoconstituents in Nigella sativa CO2 extract. < [2018: Volume 7, April conference issue 7]
A review on nigella sativa < [2021: Volume 10, February issue 2]
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
Effects of Nigella Sativa on Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review < [Volume 16, Issue 24 (2019)]
The Effect of Short Treatment with Nigella Sativa on Symptoms, the Cluster of... < [Volume 19, Issue 18 (2022)]
Assessment of Cellular Responses to Oxidative Stress using MCF-7 Breast... < [Volume 2, Issue 3 (2005)]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
PHYSICO CHEMICAL AND PRELIMINARY PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF UPAKUNCHIKA (Nigella sativa Linn) SEED IN DIFFERENT SOLVENT EXTRACTS < [2017, Issue XII, december,]
Agathiyar kuzhambu (herbo-mineral siddha formulation) < [2021, Issue 4, April]
A literary review on the health benefits of the indian five spice blend or “panch phoron” based on ayurvedic classical texts < [2021, Issue 3, March]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Recent advances in the anti-cancer effects of Nigella sativa < [Volume 7 (issue 3), Jul-Sep 2016]
Cinnamomum cassia and Nigella sativa for Type 1 diabetes support. < [Volume 9 (issue 1), Jan-Mar 2018]
Medicinal plants: Adjuncts to TB treatment to prevent liver damage. < [Volume 11 (issue 4), Oct-Dec 2020]
Anti-cancer activity of nigella sativa < [Volume 8 (issue 3-4), Jan-Jun 1989]
‘krishna jeerakam’ (black cumin) in anticancerous treatment < [Volume 7 (issue 3-4), Jan-Jun 1988]
Nigella sativa extract influences morphine-induced place preference. < [Volume 32 (issue 2), Oct-Dec 2012]
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