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Substances named in prophetic medicine الطب النبوي

Honey, black seed, olive, dates and cupping, as studied in the modern literature.

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Qurʾān

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Verses named for this subject by hand come first. The rest are found by the subject’s own Arabic and English senses and are shown as lexical matches, not as anchors anyone has confirmed.

Qur'ān 47:15Arabic sense: عسل | English sense: honey

مَّثَلُ ٱلۡجَنَّةِ ٱلَّتِي وُعِدَ ٱلۡمُتَّقُونَۖ فِيهَآ أَنۡهَٰرࣱ مِّن مَّآءٍ غَيۡرِ ءَاسِنࣲ وَأَنۡهَٰرࣱ مِّن لَّبَنࣲ لَّمۡ يَتَغَيَّرۡ طَعۡمُهُۥ وَأَنۡهَٰرࣱ مِّنۡ خَمۡرࣲ لَّذَّةࣲ لِّلشَّٰرِبِينَ وَأَنۡهَٰرࣱ مِّنۡ عَسَلࣲ مُّصَفࣰّ ىۖ وَلَهُمۡ فِيهَا مِن كُلِّ ٱلثَّمَرَٰتِ وَمَغۡفِرَةࣱ مِّن رَّبِّهِمۡۖ كَمَنۡ هُوَ خَٰلِدࣱ فِي ٱلنَّارِ وَسُقُواْ مَآءً حَمِيمࣰ ا فَقَطَّعَ أَمۡعَآءَهُمۡ

Here is a picture of the Garden promised to the pious: rivers of water forever pure, rivers of milk forever fresh, rivers of wine, a delight for those who drink, rivers of honey clarified and pure, [all] flow in it; there they will find fruit of every kind; and they will find forgiveness from their Lord. How can this be compared to the fate of those stuck in the Fire, given boiling water to drink that tears their bowels

Qur'ān 12:70English sense: cupping

فَلَمَّا جَهَّزَهُم بِجَهَازِهِمۡ جَعَلَ ٱلسِّقَايَةَ فِي رَحۡلِ أَخِيهِ ثُمَّ أَذَّنَ مُؤَذِّنٌ أَيَّتُهَا ٱلۡعِيرُ إِنَّكُمۡ لَسَٰرِقُونَ

and, once he had given them their provisions, he placed the drinking-cup in his brother’s pack. A man called out, ‘People of the caravan! You are thieves!’

Qur'ān 12:72English sense: cupping

قَالُواْ نَفۡقِدُ صُوَاعَ ٱلۡمَلِكِ وَلِمَن جَآءَ بِهِۦ حِمۡلُ بَعِيرࣲ وَأَنَا۠ بِهِۦ زَعِيمࣱ‏

They replied, ‘The king’s drinking-cup is missing,’ and, ‘Whoever returns it will get a camel-load [of grain],’ and, ‘I give you my word.’

Qur'ān 12:75English sense: cupping

قَالُواْ جَزَٰٓؤُهُۥ مَن وُجِدَ فِي رَحۡلِهِۦ فَهُوَ جَزَٰٓؤُهُۥۚ كَذَٰلِكَ نَجۡزِي ٱلظَّٰلِمِينَ

and they answered, ‘The penalty will be [the enslavement of] the person in whose bag the cup is found: this is how we punish wrongdoers.’

Qur'ān 52:23English sense: cupping

يَتَنَٰزَعُونَ فِيهَا كَأۡسࣰ ا لَّا لَغۡوࣱ فِيهَا وَلَا تَأۡثِيمࣱ‏

They pass around a cup which does not lead to any idle talk or sin

Qur'ān 56:18English sense: cupping

بِأَكۡوَابࣲ وَأَبَارِيقَ وَكَأۡسࣲ مِّن مَّعِينࣲ‏

with glasses, flagons, and cups of a pure drink

Tafsīr

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Commentary on the verses above, at most two editions per verse.

en-al-jalalayn on 47:15en-al-jalalayncommentary on an ayah this subject surfaced

A similitude a description of the Garden promised to the God-fearing the Garden that is shared equally by all those who enter it this first clause is the subject of which the predicate follows therein are rivers of unstaling water read āsin or asin similar in form to dārib ‘striker’ and hadhir ‘cautious’ that is to say one that does not change in contrast to the water of this world which may change due to some factor; and rivers of milk unchanging in flavour in contrast to the milk of this world on account of its issuing from udders and rivers of wine delicious to the drinkers in contrast to the wine of this world which is distasteful to drink; and also rivers of purified honey in contrast to the honey of this world which when it issues out of the bellies of bees becomes mixed with wax and other elements; and there will be for them therein varieties of every fruit and forgiveness from th

en-tafisr-ibn-kathir on 47:15en-tafisr-ibn-kathircommentary on an ayah this subject surfaced

Can then he, who stands on clear evidence from his Lord, be like those for whom their evil deeds are beautified for them, while they follow their own lusts (14)The description of Paradise which is promised to those who have Taqwa, (is that) in it are rivers of water that are not Asin, rivers of milk the taste of which never changes, rivers of wine delicious to those who drink it, and rivers of refined honey; and therein for them are all kinds of fruits, and forgiveness from their Lord. Can this be likened to those who abide eternally in the Fire and are given to drink boiling water that severs their intestines (15) The Worshipper of the Truth and the Worshipper of Lust are not Equal Allah says: أَفَمَنْ كَانَ عَلَىٰ بَيِّنَةٍ مِنْ رَبِّهِ (Can then he, who stands on clear evidence from his Lord...) This means a person who is upon clear vision and certainty concerning Allah's commands

en-al-jalalayn on 12:70en-al-jalalayncommentary on an ayah this subject surfaced

And when he had equipped them with their provision he put the drinking-cup a golden cup studded with jewels into the saddlebag of his brother Benjamin. Then a crier shouted a herald cried after they were dismissed from Joseph’s court ‘O cameleers caravan you are surely thieves!’

en-al-jalalayn on 12:72en-al-jalalayncommentary on an ayah this subject surfaced

They said ‘We are missing the king’s goblet his cup. And he who brings it shall have a camel’s load of food supplies and I will guarantee that’ the camel’s load.

en-tafisr-ibn-kathir on 12:70en-tafisr-ibn-kathircommentary on an ayah this subject surfaced

So when he furnished them forth with their provisions, he put the bowl in his brother's bag. Then a crier cried: "O you (in) the caravan! Surely, you are thieves! (70)They, turning towards them, said: "What is it that you have lost? (71)They said: "We have lost the bowl of the king and for him who produces it is (the reward of) a camel load; and I will be bound by it. (72) Yusuf had His Golden Bowl placed in Binyamin's Bag; a Plot to keep Him in Egypt After Yusuf supplied them with their provisions, he ordered some of his servants to place his silver bowl (in Binyamin's bag), according to the majority of scholars. Some scholars said that the king's bowl was made from gold. Ibn Zayd added that the king used it to drink from, and later, measured food grains with it since food became scarce in that time, according to Ibn 'Abbas, Mujahid, Qatadah, Ad-Dahhak and 'Abdur-Rahman bin Zayd. Shu'

en-tafisr-ibn-kathir on 12:72en-tafisr-ibn-kathircommentary on an ayah this subject surfaced

So when he furnished them forth with their provisions, he put the bowl in his brother's bag. Then a crier cried: "O you (in) the caravan! Surely, you are thieves! (70)They, turning towards them, said: "What is it that you have lost? (71)They said: "We have lost the bowl of the king and for him who produces it is (the reward of) a camel load; and I will be bound by it. (72) Yusuf had His Golden Bowl placed in Binyamin's Bag; a Plot to keep Him in Egypt After Yusuf supplied them with their provisions, he ordered some of his servants to place his silver bowl (in Binyamin's bag), according to the majority of scholars. Some scholars said that the king's bowl was made from gold. Ibn Zayd added that the king used it to drink from, and later, measured food grains with it since food became scarce in that time, according to Ibn 'Abbas, Mujahid, Qatadah, Ad-Dahhak and 'Abdur-Rahman bin Zayd. Shu'

Ḥadīth

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Jami' at-Tirmidhi 2036Medicinefiled here by the compiler

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يَحْيَى، قال حَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ الْفَرْوِيُّ، قال حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، عَنْ عُمَارَةَ بْنِ غَزِيَّةَ، عَنْ عَاصِمِ بْنِ عُمَرَ بْنِ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ مَحْمُودِ بْنِ لَبِيدٍ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ بْنِ النُّعْمَانِ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِذَا أَحَبَّ اللَّهُ عَبْدًا حَمَاهُ الدُّنْيَا كَمَا يَظَلُّ أَحَدُكُمْ يَحْمِي سَقِيمَهُ الْمَاءَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ صُهَيْبٍ وَأُمِّ الْمُنْذِرِ ‏.‏ وَهَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ ‏.‏ وَقَدْ رُوِيَ هَذَا الْحَدِيثُ عَنْ مَحْمُودِ بْنِ لَبِيدٍ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم مُرْسَلاً ‏.‏ حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ حُجْرٍ، قال أَخْبَرَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ أَبِي عَمْرٍو، عَنْ عَاصِمِ بْنِ عُمَرَ بْنِ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ مَحْمُودِ بْنِ لَبِيدٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَحْوَهُ وَلَمْ يَذْكُرْ فِيهِ عَنْ قَتَادَةَ بْنِ النُّعْمَانِ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى وَقَتَادَةُ بْنُ النُّعْمَانِ الظَّفَرِيُّ هُوَ أَخُو أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيِّ لأُمِّهِ وَمَحْمُودُ بْنُ لَبِيدٍ قَدْ أَدْرَكَ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَرَآهُ وَهُوَ غُلاَمٌ صَغِيرٌ ‏.‏

Qatadah bin An-Nu'man narrated that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said:"When Allah loves a slave, He prevents him from the world, just as one of you prevents his sick from water." Another chain reports a similar narration

Jami' at-Tirmidhi 2037Medicinefiled here by the compiler

حَدَّثَنَا عَبَّاسُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ الدُّورِيُّ، قال حَدَّثَنَا يُونُسُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، قال حَدَّثَنَا فُلَيْحُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنْ عُثْمَانَ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ التَّيْمِيِّ، عَنْ يَعْقُوبَ بْنِ أَبِي يَعْقُوبَ، عَنْ أُمِّ الْمُنْذِرِ، قَالَتْ دَخَلَ عَلَىَّ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَمَعَهُ عَلِيٌّ وَلَنَا دَوَالٍ مُعَلَّقَةٌ قَالَتْ فَجَعَلَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَأْكُلُ وَعَلِيٌّ مَعَهُ يَأْكُلُ ‏.‏ فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم لِعَلِيٍّ ‏"‏ مَهْ مَهْ يَا عَلِيُّ فَإِنَّكَ نَاقِهٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ فَجَلَسَ عَلِيٌّ وَالنَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَأْكُلُ ‏.‏ قَالَتْ فَجَعَلْتُ لَهُمْ سِلْقًا وَشَعِيرًا فَقَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ يَا عَلِيُّ مِنْ هَذَا فَأَصِبْ فَإِنَّهُ أَوْفَقُ لَكَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ لاَ نَعْرِفُهُ إِلاَّ مِنْ حَدِيثِ فُلَيْحٍ ‏.‏ وَيُرْوَى عَنْ فُلَيْحٍ عَنْ أَيُّوبَ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ ‏.‏ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، قال حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَامِرٍ، وَأَبُو دَاوُدَ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا فُلَيْحُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ يَعْقُوبَ، عَنْ أُمِّ الْمُنْذِرِ الأَنْصَارِيَّةِ، فِي حَدِيثِهِ قَالَتْ دَخَلَ عَلَيْنَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَذَكَرَ نَحْوَ حَدِيثِ يُونُسَ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ إِلاَّ أَنَّهُ قَالَ ‏"‏ أَنْفَعُ لَكَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَقَالَ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ وَحَدَّثَنِيهِ أَيُّوبُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ ‏.‏ هَذَا حَدِيثٌ جَيِّدٌ غَرِيبٌ ‏.‏

Umm Al-Mundhir said:"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) entered upon me, while `Ali was with him, and we had a cluster of unripe dates hanging." She said: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) began eating, and `Ali ate with him. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to `Ali: 'Stop, stop, for you are still recovering.' So `Ali sat and the Prophet (ﷺ) ate." She said: "I made some chard and barley for them, so the Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'O `Ali eat from this, for indeed it will be more suitable for you." Another chain reports a similar narration

Classical works

كتب التراث6 shown

Arabic originals, reached through the subject’s Arabic senses. Interpretive sources, never proof of a ruling.

tibb-nabawi §253tibb-nabawiArabic sense: الحبة السوداء, العسل, حبه السوداء, عسل

واسوده يعقل البطن ولا سيما مع العدس وهما رديئان والا بيض يلين مع العدس ويحقن بمائه للاسهال وينفع من القولونج مع المرى والتوابل وهو قليل الغذاء ردىء الكيموس يحرق الدم ويصلحه الخل والخردل والاكثار منه يولد القبض والنفخ | حرف الشين شونيز هو الحبة السوداء وقد تقدم في حرف الحاء شبرم روى الترمذى وابن ماجة في سننهما من حديث اسماء بنت عميس قالت قال رسول الله بماذا كنت تستمشين قالت بالشبرم قال حار يار الشبرم شجر صغير وكبير كقامة الرجل وارجح له قضبان حمر ملمعة ببياض وفي رؤوس قضبانه جمة من ورق وله نور صغار أصفر إلى البياض ويسقط ويخلفه مراود صغار فيها حب صغير مثل البطم في قدره أحمر اللون ولها عروق عليها قشور حمر والمستعمل منه قشر عروقه ولبن قضبانه وهو حار يابس في الدرجة الرابعة ويسهل السوداء والكيموسات الغليظة والماء الأصفر والبلغم ومكرب مغث والاكثار منه يقتل وينبغى اذا استعمل ان ينقع في اللبن الحليب يوما وليلة ويغير عليه اللبن في اليوم مرتين أو ثلاثا ويخرج ويجفف في الظل ويخلط معه الورد والكثيراء وي

tibb-nabawi §60tibb-nabawiArabic sense: الحجامة, العسل, حجامه, عسل

الكرماني الخامس أنه الرازيانج حكاهما أبو حنيفة الدينوري عن بعض الأعراب السادس أنه الشبت السابع انه التمر حكاهما أبو بكر بن السني الحافظ الثامن أنه العسل الذي يكون في زقاق السمن حكاه عبد اللطيف البغدادي قال بعض الأطباء وهذا أجدر بالمعنى وأقرب إلى الصواب أي يخلط السناء مدقوقا بالعسل المخالط للسمن ثم يلعق فيكون أصلح من استعماله مفردا لما في العسل والسمن من إصلاح السنا وإعانته على الإسهال والله أعلم وقد روى الترمذي وغيره من حديث ابن عباس يرفعه إن خير ما تداويتم به السعوط واللدود والحجامة والمشي المشي هو الذي يمشي الطبع ويلينه ويسهل خروج الخارج | فصل في هديه صلى الله عليه وسلم في علاج حكة الجسم وما يولد القمل جاء في الصحيحين من حديث قتادة عن أنس بن مالك قال رخص رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم لعبد الرحمن بن عوف والزبير بن العوام رضي الله تعالى عنهما في لبس الحرير لحكة كانت بهما وفي رواوية أن عبد الرحمن بن عوف والزبير بن العوام رضي الله تعالى عنهما شكوا القمل إلى النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم في غزاة

tibb-nabawi §38tibb-nabawiArabic sense: الحجامة, العسل, حجامه, عسل

| فصل في هديه في علاج الجرح في الصحيحين عن أبي حازم أنه سمع سهل بن سعد يسأل عما دووي به جرح رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يوم أحد فقال جرح وجهه وكسرت رباعيته وهشمت البيضة على رأسه وكانت فاطمة بنت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم تغسل الدم وكان علي بن أبي طالب يسكب عليها بالمجن فلما رأت فاطمة الدم لا يزيد إلا كثرة أخذت قطعة حصير فأحرقتها حتى إذا صارت رمادا ألصقته بالجرح فاستمسك الدم برماد الحصير المعمول من البردى وله فعل قوي في حبس الدم لأن فيه تجفيفا قويا وقلة لذع فإن الأدوية القوية التجفيف إذا كان فيها لذع هيجت الدم وجلبته وهذا الرماد إذا نفح وحده أو مع الخل في أنف الراعف قطع رعافه وقال صاحب القانون البردى ينفع من النزف ويمنعه ويذر على الجراحات الطرية فيدملها والقرطاس المصري كان قديما يعمل منه ومزاجه بارد يابس ورماد نافع من آكلة الفم ويحبس نفث الدم ويمنع القروح الخبيثة أن تسعى | فصل في هديه في العلاج بشرب العسل والحجامة والكي في صحيح البخاري عن سعيد بن جبير عن ابن عباس عن النبي صلى الله عليه

tibb-nabawi §40tibb-nabawiArabic sense: الحجامة, العسل, حجامه, عسل

عالجناه بالتسخين وذلك موجود في العسل فإن كان يحتاج مع ذلك إلى استفراغ المادة الباردة فالعسل أيضا يفعل في ذلك لما فيه من الإنضاج والتقطيع والتلطيف والجلاء والتليين فيحصل بذلك استفراغ تلك المادة برفع وأمن من نكاية المسهلات القوية وأما الكي فلأن كل واحد من الأمراض المادية إما أن يكون حادا فيكون سريع الإفضاء لأحد الطرفين فلا يحتاج إليه فيه وإما أن يكون مزمنا وأفضل علاجه بعد الاستفراغ الكي في الأعضاء التي يجوز فيها الكي لأنه لا يكون مزمنا إلا عن مادة باردة غليظة قد رسخت في العضو وأفسدت مزاجه وأحالت جميع ما يتصل إليه إلى مشابهة جوهرها فيشتعل في ذلك العضو فيستخرج بالكي تلك المادة من ذلك المكان الذي هي فيه بإفناء الجزء الناري الموجو بالكي لتلك المادة فتعلمنا بهذا الحديث الشريف أخذ معالجة الأمراض المادية جميعها كما استنبطنا معالجة الأمراض الساذجة من قوله صلى الله عليه وسلم إن شدة الحمى من فيح جهنم فأبردوها بالماء فصل وأما الحجامة ففي سنن ابن ماجه من حديث جبارة بن المغلس وهو ضعيف عن كثير بن سليم ق

tibb-nabawi §39tibb-nabawiArabic sense: الحجامة, العسل, حجامه, عسل

أو صفراوية أو بلغمية أو سوداوية فإن كانت دموية فشفاؤها إخراج الدم وإن كانت من الأقسام الثلاثة الباقية فشفاؤها بالإسهال الذي يليق بكل خلط منها وكأنه صلى الله عليه وسلم نبه بالعسل على المسهلات وبالحجامة على الفصد وقد قال بعض الناس إن الفصد يدخل في قوله شرطة محجم فإذا أعيا الدواء فآخر الطب الكي فذكره صلى الله عليه وسلم من الأدوية لأنه يستعمل عند غلبة الطباع لقوي الأدوية وحيث لا ينفع الدواء المشروب وقوله أنا انهى أمتي عن الكي وفي الحديث الاخر وما أحب أن أكتوي إشارة إلى أن يؤخر العلاج به حتى تدفع الضرورة إليه ولا يعجل التداوي به لما فيه من استعجال الألم الشديد في دفع ألم قد يكون أضعف من ألم الكي انتهى كلامه وقال بعض الأطباء الأمراض المزاجية إما أن تكون بمادة أو بغير مادة والمادية منها إما حارة أو باردة أو رطبة أو يابسة أو ما تركب منها وهذه الكيفيات الأربع منها كيفيتان فاعلتان وهما الحرارة والبرودة وكيفيتان منفعلتان وهما الرطوبة واليبوسة ويلزم من غلبة إحدى الكيفيتين الفاعلتين استصحاب كيفية منف

mukhtasar-minhaj §2946mukhtasar-minhajArabic sense: الحجامة, حجامه

القسم الثاني: أن يكون مظنونا، كالفصد، والحجامة، وشرب المسهل، ونحو ذلك. فهذا لا يناقض التوكل، فإن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم قد تداوى وأمر بالتداوى.

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10.2147/dddt.s82938Drug design, development and therapy (2015)MEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by us; matched on Nigella sativa, Nigella sativa, Benzoquinones, Phytotherapy, Plant Oils, Seeds, black seed, Nigella sativa, thymoquinone, Cell Line, Tumor, Plant Extracts

Anticancer activity of Nigella sativa (black seed) and its relationship with the thermal processing and quinone composition of the seed.: The traditional preparation process of Nigella sativa (NS) oil starts with roasting of the seeds, an allegedly unnecessary step that was never skipped. The aims of this study were to investigate the role and boundaries of thermal processing of NS seeds in the preparation of therapeutic extracts and to elucidate the underlying mechanism. NS extracts obtained by various seed thermal processing methods were investigated in vitro for their antiproliferative activity in mouse colon carcinoma (MC38) c

10.1186/s12906-019-2706-2BMC complementary and alternative medicine (2019)MEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by us; matched on Nigella sativa, Nigella sativa, Benzoquinones, Phytotherapy, black seed, Nigella sativa, thymoquinone, Plant Extracts, Wound Healing

Effect of Nigella sativa and its bioactive compound on type 2 epithelial to mesenchymal transition: a systematic review.: Background: Nigella sativa or commonly known as black seed or black cumin is one of the most ubiquitous complementary medicine. Epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) of type 2 is defined by the balance between wound healing and tissue fibrosis, which is dependent to the state of inflammation. This systematic review is conducted to provide an overview regarding the reported effect of Nigella sativa and its bioactive compound on the type 2 EMT. Methods: A search was done in EBSCOHOST, OVID an

10.1002/pca.1289Phytochemical analysis : PCA (2011)MEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by us; matched on Nigella sativa, Benzoquinones, Plant Oils, Seeds, black seed, Nigella sativa, thymoquinone, Plant Extracts

Validated high-performance thin-layer chromatographic method for the quantification of thymoquinone in Nigella Sativa extracts and formulations.: Introduction: The surge of interest in naturally occurring phytochemicals with anticancer potential has led to the discovery of many molecules, one of them being thymoquinone (TQ) the bioactive constituent of the volatile oil of black seed, Nigella sativa L. (NS). Objective: The aim of the present work was to develop and validate an HPTLC method for determination of TQ in NS extracts, commercially available marketed oils, polyherbal formulations and in lipid-based oral and parenteral formulation

10.1016/j.ctim.2025.103174Complementary therapies in medicine (2025)MEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by us; matched on Nigella sativa, Nigella sativa, Seeds, black seed, Nigella sativa, Plant Extracts, Phytotherapy

Effects of black seed (Nigella sativa L.) on cardiometabolic indices in type 2 diabetic patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs.: Background: Black seed is known for its health benefits in traditional medicine. While recent studies suggest it may improve cardiometabolic health, its impact on type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) remains unclear. This study aims to meta-analysis randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to assess the effects of black seed supplementation on cardiometabolic indices in T2DM patients. Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines, a comprehensive database search was conducted up to January 2025, and data were extr

10.1155/2020/2390706TheScientificWorldJournal (2020)MEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by us; matched on Nigella sativa, Benzoquinones, black seed, Nigella sativa, thymoquinone, Antioxidants, Plant Extracts

Effect of Nigella sativa Supplementation on Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Parameters: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.: Introduction: Nigella sativa is a commonly used traditional medicine which has been shown to have antioxidant properties. However, its supplementation in patients of clinical trials showed conflicting results. Materials and Method. Relevant articles were searched through PubMed/Medline, SCOPUS, and Google Scholar databases using "Nigella sativa" or "black seed" or "black caraway" or "thymoquinone" and "oxidative stress" or "antioxidant" and "clinical trial" keywords. Randomized, placebo-controll

10.1016/j.phrs.2016.02.008Pharmacological research (2016)MEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by us; matched on Nigella sativa, Nigella sativa, black seed, Nigella sativa, Cholesterol, Plant Extracts

Nigella sativa (black seed) effects on plasma lipid concentrations in humans: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials.: The effects of Nigella sativa (NS) on plasma lipid concentrations are controversial. A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was conducted to obtain a conclusive result in humans. PubMed-Medline, SCOPUS, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases were searched (up to August 2015) to identify RCTs investigating the impact of NS on total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C), HDL-cholesterol (HDL-C), and triglycerides concentrations. A random-effects model and

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Stompor-Gorący M, Bajek-Bil A, Machaczka M (2021)reviewMEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usNutrients86 citations

Chrysin: Perspectives on Contemporary Status and Future Possibilities as Pro-Health Agent.

Chrysin belongs to the group of natural polyphenols. It can be found, among others, in honey, propolis and fruits and has a wide range of biological activities, including the prevention of oxidative stress, inflammation, neurodegeneration and carcinogenesis. Being a part of the human diet, chrysin is considered to be a promising compound to be used in the prevention of many diseases, including cancers, diabetes and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's. Nevertheless, due to the low solubility of chrysin in water and under physiological conditions, its bioavailability is low. For this reason, attempts at its functionalization have been undertaken, aiming to increase its absorption and thus augment its in vivo therapeutic efficacy. The aim of this review is to summarize the most recent research on chrysin, including its sources, metabolism, pro-health effects and th

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Sjs B, K K, A P, P H, B SR, S S (2021)MEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usDrug development and industrial pharmacy7 citations

Modulation of gene expression by thymoquinone conjugated zinc oxide nanoparticles arrested cell cycle, DNA damage and increased apoptosis in triple negative breast cancer cell line MDA-MB-231.

Nanomedicines include the area of science that combines the drugs or diagnostic molecules using nanotechnology approach to improve its ability to target specific cells or tissues. Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles are known for its non-toxicity, biocompatibility and biosafety. Thymoquinone (TQ) is used in the present study from the seeds of Nigella sativa (Black cumin seed). ZnO nanoparticles and TQ-ZnO (TQ coated ZnO) nanoparticles were synthesized and its characterization were analyzed using spectrophotometeric analysis and dose of the treatment groups (ZnO, TQ and TQ-ZnO nanoparticles) were optimized in our previous studies. Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) cells, MDA-MB-231 were exposed to 30 µg/ml dose of TQ coated ZnO nanoparticles which were synthesized and characterized. Their anticancer properties were validated by testing their ability to induce DNA damage, to inhibit cell pro

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Ismail N, Ismail M, Azmi NH, Bakar MFA, Yida Z, Abdullah MA, Basri H (2017)MEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usBiomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie36 citations

Thymoquinone-rich fraction nanoemulsion (TQRFNE) decreases Aβ40 and Aβ42 levels by modulating APP processing, up-regulating IDE and LRP1, and down-regulating BACE1 and RAGE in response to high fat/cholesterol diet-induced rats.

Though the causes of Alzheimer's disease (AD) are yet to be understood, much evidence has suggested that excessive amyloid-β (Aβ) accumulation due to abnormal amyloid-β precursor protein (APP) processing and Aβ metabolism are crucial processes towards AD pathogenesis. Hence, approaches aiming at APP processing and Aβ metabolism are currently being actively pursued for the management of AD. Studies suggest that high cholesterol and a high fat diet have harmful effects on cognitive function and may instigate the commencement of AD pathogenesis. Despite the neuropharmacological attributes of black cumin seed (Nigella sativa) extracts and its main active compound, thymoquinone (TQ), limited records are available in relation to AD research. Nanoemulsion (NE) is exploited as drug delivery systems due to their capacity of solubilising non-polar active compounds and is widely examined for brain

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Inhibition of Tyrosine-Phosphorylated STAT3 in Human Breast and Lung Cancer Cells by Manuka Honey is Mediated by Selective Antagonism of the IL-6 Receptor.

Aberrantly high levels of tyrosine-phosphorylated signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (p-STAT3) are found constitutively in ~50% of human lung and breast cancers, acting as an oncogenic transcription factor. We previously demonstrated that Manuka honey (MH) inhibits p-STAT3 in breast cancer cells, but the exact mechanism remained unknown. Herein, we show that MH-mediated inhibition of p-STAT3 in breast (MDA-MB-231) and lung (A549) cancer cell lines is accompanied by decreased levels of gp130 and p-JAK2, two upstream components of the IL-6 receptor (IL-6R) signaling pathway. Using an ELISA-based assay, we demonstrate that MH binds directly to IL-6Rα, significantly inhibiting (~60%) its binding to the IL-6 ligand. Importantly, no evidence of MH binding to two other cytokine receptors, IL-11Rα and IL-8R, was found. Moreover, MH did not alter the levels of tyrosine-phosphoryla

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Majtan J, Klaudiny J, Bohova J, Kohutova L, Dzurova M, Sediva M, Bartosova M, Majtan V (2012)MEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usFitoterapia41 citations

Methylglyoxal-induced modifications of significant honeybee proteinous components in manuka honey: Possible therapeutic implications.

Methylglyoxal (MGO) is a major antibacterial component of manuka honey. Another antibacterial component found in Revamil honey, peptide defensin1, was not identified in manuka honey. The primary aim of the study was to evaluate the content of defensin1 in honeys of different botanical origins and to investigate a presumed effect of reactive MGO on defensin1 and a dominant protein of honey MRJP1 in manuka honey. Immunoblotting of honey samples showed that defensin1 was a regular but quantitatively variable component of honeys. One of the reasons of varying contents of defensin1 in different honeys seems to be constitutive but varying defensin1 expression in individual honeybees in bee populations that we documented on samples of nurse and forager bees by RT-PCR. Comparative analyses of honeys revealed a size modification of defensin1, MRJP1 and probably also α-glucosidase in manuka honey.

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Thomas JV, Mohan ME, Prabhakaran P, Das S S, Maliakel B, I M K (2022)MEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usToxicology reports25 citations

A phase I clinical trial to evaluate the safety of thymoquinone-rich black cumin oil (BlaQmax®) on healthy subjects: Randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled prospective study.

Black cumin or black seed (Nigella sativa L.) is a popular medicinal herb and culinary spice belonging to Ranunculacea family. Thymoquinone (TQ) is the major active phytoconstituent in black cumin and is abundant in the volatile oil fraction. Though black cumin oil containing low TQ content (less than 1%) has been clinically investigated, clinical efficacy and safety data of TQ-rich oil is limited. A recent study with black cumin oil formulation containing 5% TQ (BCO-5) exhibited significant clinical efficacy to alleviate sleep disorders and stress. So, the present phase 1 randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial evaluated the safety of BCO-5 at a dose of 200 mg/adult/day for 90 days on healthy subjects (n = 70). Both the biochemical and hematological parameters were analysed along with the adverse events or side effects to establish the clinical safety of BCO-5. The study re

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Randhawa MA, Alenazy AK, Alrowaili MG, Basha J (2017)MEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usJournal of intercultural ethnopharmacology17 citations

An active principle of Nigella sativa L., thymoquinone, showing significant antimicrobial activity against anaerobic bacteria.

Aim/background: Thymoquinone (TQ) is the major active principle of Nigella sativa seed (black seed) and is known to control many fungi, bacteria, and some viruses. However, the activity of TQ against anaerobic bacteria is not well demonstrated. Anaerobic bacteria can cause severe infections, including diarrhea, aspiration pneumonia, and brain abscess, particularly in immunodeficient individuals. The present study aimed to investigate the in vitro antimicrobial activity of TQ against some anaerobic pathogens in comparison to metronidazole. Methods: Standard, ATCC, strains of four anaerobic bacteria (Clostridium difficile, Clostridium perfringens, Bacteroides fragilis, and Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron), were initially isolated on special Brucella agar base (with hemin and vitamin K). Then, minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of TQ and metronidazole were determined against these anaero

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Zaky AA, Shim JH, Abd El-Aty AM (2021)reviewMEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usFrontiers in nutrition19 citations

A Review on Extraction, Characterization, and Applications of Bioactive Peptides From Pressed Black Cumin Seed Cake.

Plenty of black cumin cake was generated as a natural waste material after pressing the oil. Nigella sativa (black cumin) seeds and cakes are of precious nutritional value as they contain proteins, phenolics, essential amino acids, and bioactive compounds. Owing to their antioxidant properties, scientists and food manufacturers have extensively developed them. Notably, global awareness among consumers about the benefits of innovative food ingredients has been increased. Meanwhile, it has to be noted that vast amounts of cake by-products are not effectively utilized, which might cause economic loss and environmental consequences. This review aimed to highlight the antioxidant abilities, extraction, characterization, functional characteristics, and utilization of active peptides acquired from black seed oil cake. This overview would critically evaluate black seed cake proteins, plentiful i

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Ahmad MF, Ahmad FA, Ashraf SA, Saad HH, Wahab S, Khan MI, Ali M, Mohan S, Hakeem KR, Athar MT (2021)reviewMEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usJournal of herbal medicine85 citations

An updated knowledge of Black seed (Nigella sativa Linn.): Review of phytochemical constituents and pharmacological properties.

N. sativa (N. sativa) has been used since ancient times, when a scientific concept about the use of medicinal plants for the treatment of human illnesses and alleviation of their sufferings was yet to be developed. It has a strong religious significance as it is mentioned in the religious books of Islam and Christianity. In addition to its historical and religious significance, it is also mentioned in ancient medicine. It is widely used in traditional systems of medicine for a number of diseases including asthma, fever, bronchitis, cough, chest congestion, dizziness, paralysis, chronic headache, back pain and inflammation. The importance of this plant led the scientific community to carry out extensive phytochemical and biological investigations on N. sativa. Pharmacological studies on N. sativa have confirmed its antidiabetic, antitussive, anticancer, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, neur

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Becerril-Sánchez AL, Quintero-Salazar B, Dublán-García O, Escalona-Buendía HB (2021)reviewMEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usAntioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)111 citations

Phenolic Compounds in Honey and Their Relationship with Antioxidant Activity, Botanical Origin, and Color.

Honey has been employed since antiquity due to its sensory, nutritional, and therapeutic properties. These characteristics are related to its physical and chemical composition. For example, phenolic compounds are substances that can determine antioxidant activity, as well as sensory characteristics, and can be employed as biomarkers of floral and geographical origin. This has generated a growing interest in the study of phenolic compounds and their influence in the intrinsic properties of this beekeeping product. This review aims to summarize, analyze, and update the status of the research that demonstrates the role of phenolic compounds in antioxidant activity, botanical-geographical origin, and the sensory characteristics of honey. These phenolic compounds, according to various results reported, have great relevance in honey's biological and functional activity. This leads to research

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Bagetta D, Maruca A, Lupia A, Mesiti F, Catalano R, Romeo I, Moraca F, Ambrosio FA, Costa G, Artese A, Ortuso F, Alcaro S, Rocca R (2020)reviewMEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usEuropean journal of medicinal chemistry59 citations

Mediterranean products as promising source of multi-target agents in the treatment of metabolic syndrome.

Alteration of nutritional habits play an essential role on the risk of developing Metabolic Syndrome (MetS). Several epidemiological studies have shown that assuming diets rich of foods included in the Mediterranean diet (MetDiet) pattern like, such as olive oil, nuts, fruit, fiber, vegetables, wine and grain cereals has protective effects on the different risk factors characterizing the MetS. The beneficial effects of the MetDiet in the MetS are mainly due to the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of the most abundant phytochemical components of such foods as polyphenols like resveratrol and oleuropein, allyl sulfides, ellagic acid, mono- and poly-unsaturated fatty acids (MUFA and PUFA), tocopherols and flavonoids like quercetin, which have shown positive results in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), with related risk factors, like hypertension, hypercholesterol

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Mashayekhi-Sardoo H, Rezaee R, Karimi G (2020)reviewMEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usAsian biomedicine : research, reviews and news17 citations

Nigella sativa (black seed) safety: an overview.

Nigella sativa (commonly known as black seed or black cumin), from the family Ranunculaceae, is a plant that grows in countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. This narrative review discusses the toxicological profile reported by short- to long-term studies that examined different extracts and oils of N. sativa seeds. Scientific databases including Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar were searched using appropriate keywords. LD50 for administered N. sativa seed fixed oil varied from 28.8 mL/kg to 3,371 mg/kg in mice, while 21 g/kg of aqueous, methanol, and chloroform extracts of N. sativa did not lead to any mortality. Subacute toxicity evaluations indicated that aqueous, methanol, and chloroform extracts of N. sativa at doses as high as 6 g/kg do not produce toxicity. Investigation of chronic toxicity found that 2 mL/kg of N. sativa fixed oil is slightly toxic. Cytotoxic

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Yimer EM, Tuem KB, Karim A, Ur-Rehman N, Anwar F (2019)reviewMEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usEvidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM162 citations

Nigella sativa L. (Black Cumin): A Promising Natural Remedy for Wide Range of Illnesses.

The seed of Nigella sativa (N. sativa) has been used in different civilization around the world for centuries to treat various animal and human ailments. So far, numerous studies demonstrated the seed of Nigella sativa and its main active constituent, thymoquinone, to be medicinally very effective against various illnesses including different chronic illness: neurological and mental illness, cardiovascular disorders, cancer, diabetes, inflammatory conditions, and infertility as well as various infectious diseases due to bacterial, fungal, parasitic, and viral infections. In spite of limited studies conducted so far, the promising efficacy of N. sativa against HIV/AIDS can be explored as an alternative option for the treatment of this pandemic disease after substantiating its full therapeutic efficacy. Moreover, the strong antioxidant property of this valued seed has recently gained incre

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Mahboubi M (2018)reviewMEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usIntegrative medicine research13 citations

Natural therapeutic approach of Nigella sativa (Black seed) fixed oil in management of Sinusitis.

Sinusitis is associated with inflammation and infections of air-filled cavities of sinuses. The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential efficacy of Nigella sativa seed fixed oil in management of sinusitis. The information was extracted from accessible international databases, traditional books, electronic resources, and unpublished data. Results: The results of investigations on N. sativa seed fixed oil showed its therapeutic potential in treatment of sinusitis by its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antihistaminic, immune-modulator, antimicrobial and analgesic effects. The use of N. sativa seed fixed oil can inhibit the inflammation of sinuses and respiratory airways, microbial infections and finally help the patients suffering from clinical symptoms of sinusitis such as coryza, nasal congestion, headache, neck pain, earache and toothache. Clinical studies are required to evaluat

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Nabavi SM, Daglia M, Braidy N, Nabavi SF (2017)reviewMEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usNutritional neuroscience76 citations

Natural products, micronutrients, and nutraceuticals for the treatment of depression: A short review.

Objectives: Depression is one of the most common psychiatric disorders, and the fourth leading cause of long-term disability throughout the world. Despite the availability of different classes of antidepressant drugs, most of them are not completely effective and above all are associated with many serious adverse effects. Recently, accumulating evidence suggests that dietary supplements rich in important phytochemicals possess beneficial therapeutic roles in depression. Methods: In this review, we will first consider what is known about the pathogenesis of depression and discuss the need for more safe and efficacious treatment. We will then review the potential clinical relevance of natural plant-derived products based on data derived from pre-clinical animal studies, randomized controlled studies and placebo-controlled trials published on this topic within the last decade. Results: Amon

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Eid AM, Elmarzugi NA, Abu Ayyash LM, Sawafta MN, Daana HI (2017)reviewMEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usJournal of tropical medicine23 citations

A Review on the Cosmeceutical and External Applications of Nigella sativa.

It is estimated by the World Health Organization (WHO) that most of the world's population depends on herbal medicine for their health care. Nigella sativa (N. sativa), also known as black-caraway and as "Kalonji," is a well-known seed all over the world. It is one of the most common medicinal plants worldwide and contains many useful chemical constituents that we can find in its fixed oil, such as thymoquinone, thymohydroquinone, dithymoquinone, thymol, nigellicine, carvacrol, nigellimine, nigellicine, nigellidine, and alpha-hederin. Due to these numerous important ingredients it was found that it affects different areas of our body and has many pharmacological effects as antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and wound healing effect and also for acne vulgaris, skin cancer, pigmentation, and many cosmeceutical applications. Based on the folklore usage of N. sativa seeds and oil,

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Implementing an Antibiotic Stewardship Program: Guidelines by the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America.

Evidence-based guidelines for implementation and measurement of antibiotic stewardship interventions in inpatient populations including long-term care were prepared by a multidisciplinary expert panel of the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America. The panel included clinicians and investigators representing internal medicine, emergency medicine, microbiology, critical care, surgery, epidemiology, pharmacy, and adult and pediatric infectious diseases specialties. These recommendations address the best approaches for antibiotic stewardship programs to influence the optimal use of antibiotics.

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Wilson NA, Villani A, Mantzioris E (2023)MEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usThe British journal of nutrition4 citations

Preferences for dietary oils and fats in cooking and food preparation methods: a cross-sectional analysis of Australian adults.

Dietary oils and fats contain different fatty acid compositions that are associated with cardiometabolic disease risk. Despite their influence on disease outcomes, the types of dietary oils and fats predominately used in Australian households remain unknown. The aim of this study was to investigate the use of dietary oils and fats in cooking and food preparation in Australia. Adults living in Australia completed a cross-sectional online survey outlining their current household oil and fat use from July to December 2021. The survey was disseminated via social media platforms and included questions about the types of dietary oils and fats used for different cooking methods and the perceived motivators for choosing the main household oil. A total of 1248 participants responded to the survey. Participants were mostly female (91·6 %) aged between 25 and 44 years (56·7 %). The majority of part

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Schuhladen K, Raghu SNV, Liverani L, Neščáková Z, Boccaccini AR (2021)MEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usJournal of biomedical materials research. Part B, Applied biomaterials34 citations

Production of a novel poly(ɛ-caprolactone)-methylcellulose electrospun wound dressing by incorporating bioactive glass and Manuka honey.

Wound dressings produced by electrospinning exhibit a fibrous structure close to the one of the extracellular matrix of the skin. In this article, electrospinning was used to fabricate fiber mats based on the well-known biopolymers poly(ɛ-caprolactone) (PCL) and methylcellulose (MC) using benign solvents. The blend fiber mats were cross-linked using Manuka honey and additionally used as a biodegradable platform to deliver bioactive glass particles. It was hypothesized that a dual therapeutic effect can be achieved by combining Manuka honey and bioactive glass. Morphological and chemical examinations confirmed the successful production of submicrometric PCL-MC fiber mats containing Manuka honey and bioactive glass particles. The multifunctional fiber mats exhibited improved wettability and suitable mechanical properties (ultimate tensile strength of 3-5 MPa). By performing dissolution tes

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Wang L, Luo Z, Liu D (2026)reviewMEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usPhytotherapy research : PTR

Dietary Antioxidants, Polyphenols, and Vascular Health: Insights From Ultrasound Measurement of Carotid Intima-Media Thickness and Their Association With Cognitive Function in Aging and Neurodegenerative Diseases.

Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT), measured by ultrasound, is a validated marker of subclinical atherosclerosis and an early predictor of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease. Increasing evidence links vascular aging and oxidative stress to cognitive decline, particularly among older adults and individuals with neurodegenerative disorders. Dietary antioxidants and polyphenols-abundant in fruits, vegetables, olive oil, tea, and red wine-exert protective effects on vascular and brain health through anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and endothelial-supportive mechanisms. This narrative review synthesizes current evidence on the influence of dietary antioxidants and polyphenols on ultrasound-measured CIMT and cognitive function, with emphasis on aging and early neurodegenerative disease. A narrative review of clinical trials, cohort studies, and mechanistic investigations published b

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Mediterranean Diet, Polyphenols, and Neuroprotection: Mechanistic Insights into Resveratrol and Oleuropein.

Background: Neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, are among the leading causes of disability and mortality worldwide. Dietary patterns have emerged as modifiable risk factors that may influence disease onset and progression. The Mediterranean diet (MedDiet), rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, fish, and extra virgin olive oil, has been consistently associated with better cognitive outcomes and reduced risk of neurodegeneration. Aim: This narrative review summarizes current evidence on the role of the MedDiet in slowing the progression of neurodegenerative diseases, with a particular focus on polyphenols such as resveratrol and oleuropein as key bioactive mediators. Methods: We synthesized findings from epidemiological studies, clinical trials, and mechanistic research to provide an integrated overview of how adherence to the Med

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Polyphenols and Their Impact on the Prevention of Neurodegenerative Diseases and Development.

It is well known that neurodegenerative diseases' development and progression are accelerated due to oxidative stress and inflammation, which result in impairment of mitochondrial function, cellular damage, and dysfunction of DNA repair systems. The increased consumption of antioxidants can postpone the development of these disorders and improve the quality of patients' lives who have already been diagnosed with neurodegenerative diseases. Prolonging life span in developed countries contributes to an increase in the incidence ratio of chronic age-related neurodegenerative disorders, such as PD (Parkinson's disease), AD (Alzheimer's disease), or numerous forms of age-related dementias. Dietary supplementation with neuroprotective plant-derived polyphenols might be considered an important element of healthy aging. Some polyphenols improve cognition, mood, visual functions, language, and ve

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Elbatreek MH, Mahdi I, Ouchari W, Mahmoud MF, Sobeh M (2023)reviewMEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usBiomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie63 citations

Current advances on the therapeutic potential of pinocembrin: An updated review.

Pinocembrin (5,7-dihydroxyflavone) is a major flavonoid found in many plants, fungi and hive products, mainly honey and propolis. Several in vitro and preclinical studies revealed numerous pharmacological activities of pinocembrin including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, neuroprotective, cardioprotective and anticancer activities. Here, we comprehensively review and critically analyze the studies carried out on pinocembrin. We also discuss its potential mechanisms of action, bioavailability, toxicity, and clinical investigations. The wide therapeutic window of pinocembrin makes it a promising drug candidate for many clinical applications. We recommend some future perspectives to improve its pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties for better delivery that may also lead to new therapeutic advances.

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Maleki Dana P, Sadoughi F, Asemi Z, Yousefi B (2022)reviewMEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usCellular & molecular biology letters127 citations

The role of polyphenols in overcoming cancer drug resistance: a comprehensive review.

Chemotherapeutic drugs are used to treat advanced stages of cancer or following surgery. However, cancers often develop resistance against drugs, leading to failure of treatment and recurrence of the disease. Polyphenols are a family of organic compounds with more than 10,000 members which have a three-membered flavan ring system in common. These natural compounds are known for their beneficial properties, such as free radical scavenging, decreasing oxidative stress, and modulating inflammation. Herein, we discuss the role of polyphenols (mainly curcumin, resveratrol, and epigallocatechin gallate [EGCG]) in different aspects of cancer drug resistance. Increasing drug uptake by tumor cells, decreasing drug metabolism by enzymes (e.g. cytochromes and glutathione-S-transferases), and reducing drug efflux are some of the mechanisms by which polyphenols increase the sensitivity of cancer cell

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Verma R, Verma SK, Rakesh KP, Girish YR, Ashrafizadeh M, Sharath Kumar KS, Rangappa KS (2021)reviewMEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usEuropean journal of medicinal chemistry88 citations

Pyrazole-based analogs as potential antibacterial agents against methicillin-resistance staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and its SAR elucidation.

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is becoming lethal to humanity due to easy transmission and difficult-to-treat skin and flimsy diseases. The most threatening aspect is the rapid resistance development of MRSA to any approved antibiotics, including vancomycin. The development of new, efficient, and nontoxic drug candidate to fight against MRSA isolates is the need of the hour. The intriguing molecular structure and versatile bioactive pyrazole core attracting to development required novel antibiotics. This review presents the decade developments of pyrazole-containing derivatives with a broad antibacterial movement against diverged bacterial strains. In specific, we correlated the efficacy of structurally diversified pyrazole analogs against MRSA and discussed different angles of structure-activity relationship (SAR). The current survey highlights pyrazole hybrids' pres

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