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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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de Aguiar Sobral P, Miyahira RF, Zago L (2023)reviewMEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usPlant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)2 citations

Health Outcomes Related to the Consumption of Olive Products: A Brief Review.

Olive oil, as well as by-products and waste that are left after production, particularly olive pomace and olive leaf, have been extensively researched as sources of phenolic compounds. These compounds are known for their biological properties and have been associated with the prevention of chronic non-communicable diseases. Metabolomics has been used as a methodological tool to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying these properties. The present review explores the health outcomes and changes in endogenous metabolite profiles induced by olive derivatives. A literature search was conducted using the scientific databases Scopus, Web of Science and PubMed, and the selected articles were published between the years 2012 and 2023. The reviewed studies have reported several health benefits of olive derivatives and their phenolic components, including appetite regulation, fewer cardiovas

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Verkaik S, Kamperman AM, van Westrhenen R, Schulte PFJ (2017)meta-analysisMEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usAmerican journal of obstetrics and gynecology35 citations

The treatment of premenstrual syndrome with preparations of Vitex agnus castus: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Premenstrual syndrome is characterized by the cyclic occurrence of physical, behavioral and psychological symptoms during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle disappearing within a few days of the onset of menstruation. Generally symptoms are mild, but 5-8% of women suffer from severe PMS. Apart from conventional drugs, like serotonin reuptake inhibitors and oral contraceptives, complementary and alternative medicines such as Vitex agnus castus are used by many women experiencing PMS. Objective: Our objective was to determine the efficacy, tolerability, and acceptability of Vitex agnus castus preparations for treatment of premenstrual syndrome. Study design: All journals in the Ovid software from inception through January 2016 were searched, including the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, MEDLINE, Embase, and PsycINFO. Gray literature was searched by Google S

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Dabravolski SA, Pleshko EM, Sukhorukov VN, Glanz VY, Sobenin IA, Orekhov AN (2024)reviewMEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usCurrent topics in medicinal chemistry7 citations

Use of Olives-derived Phytochemicals for Prevention and Treatment of Atherosclerosis: An Update.

Mediterranean diet is frequently associated with longevity and a lower incidence of adverse cardiovascular events because of the biological activities and health effects of olives - its key component. Olive oil, olive leaf extract, fruits and different by-products contain many bioactive components that exert anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic activities. In this review, we focus on the recent studies exploring molecular mechanisms underlying the cardioprotective properties of different olive oils, olive leave extracts, and specific micro-constituents (such as oleuropein, tyrosol, hydroxytyrosol and others) in vitro on rodent models and in clinical trials on human subjects. Particularly, hydroxytyrosol and oleuropein were identified as the major bioactive compounds responsible for the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-platelet aggregation and anti-atherogenic activities

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Flor-Alemany M, Baena-García L, Migueles JH, Henriksson P, Löf M, Aparicio VA (2022)clinical trialMEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usQuality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation12 citations

Associations of Mediterranean diet with psychological ill-being and well-being throughout the pregnancy course: The GESTAFIT project.

Purpose: The relation between diet and maternal mental health during pregnancy might be relevant to prevent adverse materno-foetal outcomes. This study examined the association of Mediterranean diet (MD) adherence and MD components with mental health during pregnancy. Methods: This secondary analysis of the GESTAFIT trial included longitudinal data from 152 pregnant women. Dietary habits were assessed with a food frequency questionnaire, and MD adherence was derived from it using the Mediterranean Food pattern. Psychological ill-being (i.e., negative affect, anxiety, and depression) and well-being (i.e., emotional intelligence, resilience, positive affect) were assessed with the Spanish version of well-established self-reported questionnaires. Cross-sectional (16th gestational week [g.w.]) and longitudinal associations (34th g.w.) between MD and mental health were studied using linear re

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Preventing the recurrence of depression with a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil. The PREDI-DEP trial: study protocol.

Background: The role of dietary patterns in the prevention of unipolar depression has been analyzed in several epidemiological studies. The primary aims of this study are to determine the effectiveness of an extra-olive oil-enriched Mediterranean diet in reducing the recurrence of depression and improving the symptoms of this condition. Methods: Multicenter, two-arm, parallel-group clinical trial. Arm 1, extra-virgin olive oil Mediterranean diet; Arm 2, control group without nutritional intervention. Dieticians are in charge of the nutritional intervention and regular contact with the participants. Contacts are made through our web platform ( https://predidep.es/participantes/ ) or by phone. Recurrence of depression is assessed by psychiatrists and clinical psychologists through clinical evaluations (semi-structured clinical interviews: Spanish SCID-I). Depressive symptoms are assessed w

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Aleyeidi NA, Aseri KS, Matbouli SM, Sulaiamani AA, Kobeisy SA (2015)randomised controlled trialMEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usJournal of integrative medicine17 citations

Effects of wet-cupping on blood pressure in hypertensive patients: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Although cupping remains a popular treatment modality worldwide, its efficacy for most diseases, including hypertension, has not been scientifically evaluated. Objective: We aimed to determine the efficacy of wet-cupping for high blood pressure, and the incidence of the procedure's side effects in the intervention group. Design, setting, participants and interventions: This is a randomized controlled trial conducted in the General Practice Department at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, between May 2013 and February 2014. There were two groups (40 participants each): intervention group undergoing wet-cupping (hijama) in addition to conventional hypertension treatment, and a control group undergoing only conventional hypertension treatment. Three wet-cupping sessions were performed every other day. Main outcome measure: The mean systolic and diastolic b

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Ahmad A, Khan RM, Alkharfy KM (2013)reviewMEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usJournal of cardiovascular pharmacology17 citations

Effects of selected bioactive natural products on the vascular endothelium.

The endothelium, a highly active structure, regulates vascular homeostasis through the release of numerous vasoactive factors that control vascular tone and vascular smooth cell proliferation. A larger number of medicinal plants and their isolated chemical constituents have been shown to beneficially affect the endothelium. For example, flavonoids in black tea, green tea, and concord grape cause a vasodilation possibly through their antioxidant properties. Allicin, a by-product of the enzyme alliinase, has been proposed to be the main active metabolite and responsible for most of the biological activities of garlic, including a dose-dependent dilation on the isolated coronaries. Thymoquinone, the principal phytochemical compound found in the volatile oil of the black seed, and the hawthorn extract have also been shown to improve aging-related impairment of endothelium-dependent relaxatio

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Banerjee S, Padhye S, Azmi A, Wang Z, Philip PA, Kucuk O, Sarkar FH, Mohammad RM (2010)reviewMEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usNutrition and cancer149 citations

Review on molecular and therapeutic potential of thymoquinone in cancer.

Thymoquinone (TQ) is the predominant bioactive constituent present in black seed oil (Nigella sativa) and has been tested for its efficacy against cancer. Here, we summarize the literature about TQ's molecular mechanism of action and its ability to induce apoptosis and inhibit tumor growth in preclinical models. TQ has anti-inflammatory effects, and it inhibits tumor cell proliferation through modulation of apoptosis signaling, inhibition of angiogenesis, and cell cycle arrest. Chemosensitization by TQ is mostly limited to in vitro studies, and it has potential in therapeutic strategy for cancer. The results favor efficacy and enhancement of therapeutic benefit against tumor cells resistant to therapy based on cellular targets that are molecular determinants for cancer cell survival and progression. There have been attempts to synthesize novel analogs of TQ directed toward superior effec

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Aygun A, Gülbagca F, Ozer LY, Ustaoglu B, Altunoglu YC, Baloglu MC, Atalar MN, Alma MH, Sen F (2020)MEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usJournal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis43 citations

Biogenic platinum nanoparticles using black cumin seed and their potential usage as antimicrobial and anticancer agent.

Herein, the biogenic platinum nanoparticles (Pt NPs) were synthesized by using black cumin seed (Nigella sativa L.) extract as a reducing agent. The biogenic platinum nanoparticles synthesized by black cumin seed extract was characterized in detail by Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), UV-vis spectrophotometer, X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). According to TEM analysis, Pt nanoparticles have spherical shapes and sizes between 1-6 nm. Moreover, the biogenic Pt NPs was assessed for its cytotoxicity effect on MDA-MB-231 breast and HeLa cervical cancer lines and their antibacterial effect against selected strains of gram-positive and negative bacteria. The cytotoxicity and bacterial tests showed the effectiveness of biogenic Pt nanoparticles. Dose-dependent toxicity effects were shown in the MDA-MB-231 breast and HeLa cervical cancer lines (IC50: 36.86 μg

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Al-Hatamleh MAI, Boer JC, Wilson KL, Plebanski M, Mohamud R, Mustafa MZ (2020)reviewMEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usBiomolecules65 citations

Antioxidant-Based Medicinal Properties of Stingless Bee Products: Recent Progress and Future Directions.

Stingless bees are a type of honey producers that commonly live in tropical countries. Their use for honey is being abandoned due to its limited production. However, the recent improvements in stingless bee honey production, particularly in South East Asia, have brought stingless bee products back into the picture. Although there are many stingless bee species that produce a wide spread of products, known since old eras in traditional medicine, the modern medical community is still missing more investigational studies on stingless bee products. Whereas comprehensive studies in the current era attest to the biological and medicinal properties of honeybee (Apis mellifera) products, the properties of stingless bee products are less known. This review highlights for the first time the medicinal benefits of stingless bee products (honey, propolis, pollen and cerumen), recent investigations an

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Chedraui P, Pérez-López FR (2013)reviewMEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usClimacteric : the journal of the International Menopause Society27 citations

Nutrition and health during mid-life: searching for solutions and meeting challenges for the aging population.

Interactions between genetic (genome) and environmental factors (epigenome) operate during a person's entire lifespan. The aging process is associated with several cellular and organic functional alterations that, at the end, cause multi-organic cell failure. Epigenetic mechanisms of aging are modifiable by appropriate preventive actions mediated by sirtuins, caloric input, diet components, adipose tissue-related inflammatory reactions, and physical activity. The Mediterranean lifestyle has been for many millennia a daily habit for people in Western civilizations living around the Mediterranean sea who worked intensively and survived with very few seasonal foods. A high adherence to the traditional Mediterranean diet is associated with low mortality (higher longevity) and reduced risk of developing chronic diseases, including cancer, the metabolic syndrome, depression and cardiovascular

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Ratcliffe NA, Mello CB, Garcia ES, Butt TM, Azambuja P (2011)reviewMEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usInsect biochemistry and molecular biology105 citations

Insect natural products and processes: new treatments for human disease.

In this overview, some of the more significant recent developments in bioengineering natural products from insects with use or potential use in modern medicine are described, as well as in utilisation of insects as models for studying essential mammalian processes such as immune responses to pathogens. To date, insects have been relatively neglected as sources of modern drugs although they have provided valuable natural products, including honey and silk, for at least 4-7000 years, and have featured in folklore medicine for thousands of years. Particular examples of Insect Folk Medicines will briefly be described which have subsequently led through the application of molecular and bioengineering techniques to the development of bioactive compounds with great potential as pharmaceuticals in modern medicine. Insect products reviewed have been derived from honey, venom, silk, cantharidin, w

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Haldar S, Wong LH, Tay SL, Jacoby JJ, He P, Osman F, Ponnalagu S, Jiang YR, Lian HPR, Henry CJ (2020)randomised controlled trialMEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usThe Journal of nutrition18 citations

Two Blends of Refined Rice Bran, Flaxseed, and Sesame Seed Oils Affect the Blood Lipid Profile of Chinese Adults with Borderline Hypercholesterolemia to a Similar Extent as Refined Olive Oil.

Background: Individual vegetable oils have a characteristic fatty acids (FA) composition and unique phytonutrient profiles, enabling formulation of oil blends that may have health-promoting effects. Objective: The primary objective of this study was to investigate effects of 2 oil blends made with refined rice bran, flaxseed, and sesame oils, with distinct monounsaturated to saturated FA, polyunsaturated to saturated FA, and omega-3 (n-3) to omega-6 FA ratios and different phytonutrient concentrations on blood lipid profile, compared with refined olive oil as a control. The secondary outcomes were other markers of cardiometabolic health. Methods: A parallel-design, randomized controlled trial compared consumption of 30 g of allocated intervention oil per day for a period of 8 wk. The study recruited 143 borderline hypercholesterolemic (LDL cholesterol: 3.06-4.51 mmol/L) Chinese volunteer

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Dry Eye Assessment and Management Study Research Group, Asbell PA, Maguire MG, Pistilli M, Ying GS, Szczotka-Flynn LB, Hardten DR, Lin MC, Shtein RM (2018)randomised controlled trialMEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usThe New England journal of medicine193 citations

n-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation for the Treatment of Dry Eye Disease.

Background: Dry eye disease is a common chronic condition that is characterized by ocular discomfort and visual disturbances that decrease quality of life. Many clinicians recommend the use of supplements of n-3 fatty acids (often called omega-3 fatty acids) to relieve symptoms. Methods: In a multicenter, double-blind clinical trial, we randomly assigned patients with moderate-to-severe dry eye disease to receive a daily oral dose of 3000 mg of fish-derived n-3 eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids (active supplement group) or an olive oil placebo (placebo group). The primary outcome was the mean change from baseline in the score on the Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI; scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating greater symptom severity), which was based on the mean of scores obtained at 6 and 12 months. Secondary outcomes included mean changes per eye in the conjun

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See VHL, Mas E, Prescott SL, Beilin LJ, Burrows S, Barden AE, Huang RC, Mori TA (2017)randomised controlled trialMEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usProstaglandins, leukotrienes, and essential fatty acids15 citations

Effects of postnatal omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on offspring pro-resolving mediators of inflammation at 6 months and 5 years of age: A double blind, randomized controlled clinical trial.

Background: Resolution of inflammation is an active process involving specialised pro-resolving mediators (SPMs) generated from the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation during infancy may provide an intervention strategy to modify SPMs and reduce oxidative stress. This study evaluates the effect of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation in infancy on SPMs and F2-isoprostanes from 6 months to 5 years of age. Methods: In a double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study design, 420 infants were randomized to a daily supplement of omega-3 fatty acids (280mg DHA and 110mg EPA) or olive oil (control), from birth to age 6 months. Blood was collected at birth (cord blood), 6 months, 12 months and 5 years. Plasma SPMs included 18-HEPE, E-series resolvins, 17-HDHA, D-series resolvins, 14-HDHA, 10S,17S-DiHDoHE, MaR1 a

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Nilforoushzadeh MA, Jaffary F, Moradi S, Derakhshan R, Haftbaradaran E (2007)randomised controlled trialMEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usBMC complementary and alternative medicine28 citations

Effect of topical honey application along with intralesional injection of glucantime in the treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis.

Background: Leishmaniasis is an endemic disease in Iran. Although many treatments have been suggested for this disease, there hasn't been an effective and safe treatment yet. Regarding the healing effect of honey in the chronic ulcers and its reported therapeutic effect in cutaneous leishmaniasis, we performed a study to better evaluate the efficacy of honey in cutaneous leishmaniasis and its final scar. Methods: In a prospective clinical trial, 100 patients with confirmed cutaneous leishmaniasis were selected and randomized into 2 groups. Group A were treated with topical honey twice daily along with intralesional injection of glucantime once weekly until complete healing of the ulcer or for maximum of 6 weeks. Group B were treated with intralesional injection of glucantime alone until complete healing of the ulcer or for a maximum of 6 weeks, too. The patients were followed for 4 month

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Rees K, Takeda A, Martin N, Ellis L, Wijesekara D, Vepa A, Das A, Hartley L, Stranges S (2019)meta-analysisMEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usThe Cochrane database of systematic reviews230 citations

Mediterranean-style diet for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease.

Background: The Seven Countries study in the 1960s showed that populations in the Mediterranean region experienced lower coronary heart disease (CHD) mortality probably as a result of different dietary patterns. Later observational studies have confirmed the benefits of adherence to a Mediterranean dietary pattern on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors but clinical trial evidence is more limited. Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of a Mediterranean-style diet for the primary and secondary prevention of CVD. Search methods: We searched the following electronic databases: the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL; 2018, Issue 9); MEDLINE (Ovid, 1946 to 25 September 2018); Embase (Ovid, 1980 to 2018 week 39); Web of Science Core Collection (Thomson Reuters, 1900 to 26 September 2018); DARE Issue 2 of 4, 2015 (Cochrane Library); HTA Issue 4 of 4, 2016 (Cochra

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Okasha EF, Bayomy NA, Abdelaziz EZ (2018)MEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usAnatomical record (Hoboken, N.J. : 2007)20 citations

Effect of Topical Application of Black Seed Oil on Imiquimod-Induced Psoriasis-like Lesions in the Thin Skin of Adult Male Albino Rats.

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that affects about 1%-3% of the world's population. Black seed oil, i.e., the oil extracted from black seeds (Nigella sativa seeds), possesses a broad spectrum of pharmacological actions including anti-inflammatory, immunostimulatory, and antioxidant properties. This study aimed to investigate the effect of black seed oil on imiquimod (IMQ) induced psoriasis-like skin lesions. To this end, 30 male albino rats were divided into three groups: group I, control group; group II, psoriasis-induced group receiving daily topical applications of IMQ cream (5%) on the shaved back skin for 10 consecutive days; and group III, black seed oil group receiving a daily topical dose of black seed oil 5 mg/kg body weight for 10 days after induction of psoriasis. Animals of all groups were sacrificed and specimens obtained from the skin of the central part of

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Johnson-Ajinwo OR, Li WW (2014)MEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usJournal of agricultural and food chemistry9 citations

Stable isotope dilution gas chromatography-mass spectrometry for quantification of thymoquinone in black cumin seed oil.

Black cumin seed (Nigella sativa L.) is a widely used spice and herb, where thymoquinone (2-isopropyl-5-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone) is the major bioactive compound. Here, a stable isotope dilution (SID) gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) technique was developed for the quantification of thymoquinone. A doubly deuterated thymoquinone ([(2)H2]-thymoquinone) was synthesized for the first time with more than 93% deuteration degree shown by mass spectrometry and proton nuclear magnetic resonance ((1)H NMR). This compound was used as an internal standard for the quantification of thymoquinone using a SID GC-MS method. The validation experiment showed a recovery rate of 99.1 ± 1.1% relative standard deviation (RSD). Standard addition and external calibration methods have also been used to quantify thymoquinone, which cross-validated the developed stable isotope dilution assay (SIDA). In

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Mahmoudvand H, Dezaki ES, Kheirandish F, Ezatpour B, Jahanbakhsh S, Harandi MF (2014)MEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usThe Korean journal of parasitology39 citations

Scolicidal effects of black cumin seed (Nigella sativa) essential oil on hydatid cysts.

Surgery remains the preferred treatment for hydatid cyst (cystic echinococcosis, CE). Various scolicidal agents have been used for inactivation of protoscolices during surgery, but most of them are associated with adverse side effects. The present study aimed to evaluate the in vitro scolicidal effect of Nigella sativa (Ranunculaceae) essential oil and also its active principle, thymoquinone, against protoscolices of hydatid cysts. Protoscolices were aseptically aspirated from sheep livers having hydatid cysts. Various concentrations of the essential oil (0.01-10 mg/ml) and thymoquinone (0.125-1.0 mg/ml) were used for 5 to 60 min. Viability of protoscolices was confirmed by 0.1% eosin staining. Furthermore, the components of the N. sativa essential oil were identified by gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy (GC/MS). Our study revealed that the essential oil of N. sativa at the concentrat

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Alsamarai AM, Abdulsatar M, Ahmed Alobaidi AH (2014)MEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usAnti-inflammatory & anti-allergy agents in medicinal chemistry17 citations

Evaluation of topical black seed oil in the treatment of allergic rhinitis.

Background: Allergic rhinitis (AR) is the most common manifestation of atopic reaction to inhaled allergens. It is a chronic inflammatory disease which may first appear at any age, but the onset is usually during childhood or adolescence. Up to date there is no curative treatment for this disorder and most of the drugs that were used for treatment only can induce symptomatic relief and some of them have side effect and can cause withdrawal symptoms. Objective: To evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of the Nigella sativa (NS) extract as treatment approach for allergic rhinitis. Patients & methods: A total of 68 patients with AR were included in the study, of them 19 patients were with mild symptoms, 28 patients were with moderate symptoms and 21 patients were with severe symptoms. Each group was subdivided into active and control subgroups. To prove that the patient's symptoms were allergic

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Bayes J, Schloss J, Sibbritt D (2020)systematic reviewMEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usAdvances in nutrition (Bethesda, Md.)104 citations

Effects of Polyphenols in a Mediterranean Diet on Symptoms of Depression: A Systematic Literature Review.

Depression is a mood disorder which currently affects 350 million individuals worldwide. Recently, research has suggested a protective role of diet for depression. The Mediterranean-style dietary pattern has been highlighted in several systematic reviews as a promising candidate for reducing depressive symptoms. It has been speculated that this could be due to the high polyphenol content of foods commonly found in the diet. Therefore, the aim of this review was to assess the effects of polyphenols found in a Mediterranean diet on the symptoms of depression. A systematic literature review was conducted of original research which assessed the role of polyphenols on the symptoms of depression in humans. The following databases were searched: PROQUEST, SCOPUS (Elsevier), MEDLINE (EBSCO), CINAHL, and EMBase, up to 18 February, 2019. The inclusion criteria consisted of both observational and e

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van Die MD, Burger HG, Teede HJ, Bone KM (2013)systematic reviewMEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usPlanta medica49 citations

Vitex agnus-castus extracts for female reproductive disorders: a systematic review of clinical trials.

Vitex agnus-castus L. (chaste tree; chasteberry) is a popular herbal treatment, predominantly used for a range of female reproductive conditions in Anglo-American and European practice. The objective of this systematic review was to evaluate the evidence for the efficacy and safety of Vitex extracts from randomised, controlled trials investigating women's health. Eight databases were searched using Latin and common names for Vitex and phytotherapeutic preparations of the herb as a sole agent, together with filters for randomised, controlled trials or clinical trials. Methodological quality was assessed according to the Cochrane risk of bias and Jadad scales, as well as the proposed elaboration of CONSORT for reporting trials on herbal interventions. Thirteen randomised, controlled trials were identified and twelve are included in this review, of which eight investigated premenstrual synd

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Horneber MA, Bueschel G, Huber R, Linde K, Rostock M (2008)systematic reviewMEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usThe Cochrane database of systematic reviews111 citations

Mistletoe therapy in oncology.

Background: Mistletoe extracts are commonly used in cancer patients. It is claimed that they improve survival and quality of life (QOL) in cancer patients. Objectives: To determine the effectiveness, tolerability and safety of mistletoe extracts given either as monotherapy or adjunct therapy for patients with cancer. Search strategy: Search sources included the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL, Issue 3, 2007) Cochrane Complementary Medicine Field Registry of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) and controlled clinical trials, MEDLINE, EMBASE, HEALTHSTAR, INT. HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT, SOMED, AMED, BIOETHICSLINE, BIOSIS, CancerLit, CATLINE, CISCOM (August 2007). For the search the Standard Operating Procedures of the Information System in Health Economics at the German Institute for Medical Documentation and Information (DIMDI) were utilized. Reference lists of rel

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Woelk H, Schläfke S (2010)randomised controlled trialMEDLINE-indexed journal, not yet read by usPhytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology110 citations

A multi-center, double-blind, randomised study of the Lavender oil preparation Silexan in comparison to Lorazepam for generalized anxiety disorder.

Generalized and persistent anxiety, accompanied by nervousness and other symptoms (Generalised Anxiety Disorder, GAD) is frequent in the general population and leads to benzodiazepine usage. Unfortunately, these substances induce sedation and have a high potential for drug abuse, and there is thus a need for alternatives. As the anxiolytic properties of lavender have already been demonstrated in pharmacological studies and small-scale clinical trials, it was postulated that lavender has a positive effect in GAD. A controlled clinical study was then performed to evaluate the efficacy of silexan, a new oral lavender oil capsule preparation, versus a benzodiazepine. In this study, the efficacy of a 6-week-intake of silexan compared to lorazepam was investigated in adults with GAD. The primary target variable was the change in the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A-total score) as an objec

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