Panacea seed ‘‘Nigella’’ : a review focusing on regenerative effects for gastric ailments

Abstract EN

Nigella sativa (NS) or black cumin is a dark, thin, and crescent-shaped, seeded shrub belonging to the Ranunculaceae family commonly growing on Mediterranean coasts in Saudi Arabia, northern Africa and Asia.

They have amazing curative and therapeutic features that make them one of the most popular, safe, non-detrimental, and cytoprotective medicinal plant that can be used for prevention and treatment of many complicated diseases.

Originally, N.

sativa was used to treat migraines and allergy, and researches have shown its effectiveness in destroying cancer cells as well.

The gastro protective effect of NS oil and its constituents has also been reported earlier; however, the complete perception on etiology and pathogenesis of gastric ulcer is not yet clear.

Herein, we attempt to unveil some of the potential mechanisms exhibited by NS in preventing problems related to gastric ulcers.

Gastric ailments like ulcers and tumors are the most common disorders of the gastro-intestinal tract in the present day life of the industrialized world.

Gastric