Ancient nigella seeds from Boyali Hoyuk in north-central Turkey

Salih B., Sipahi T., Donmez E. O.

JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY, vol.124, no.3, pp.416-420, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 124 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jep.2009.05.039
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.416-420
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim of the study: The seeds of nigella (black cumin) (Nigella sativa L.) have been widely used as a natural remedy, either alone or in combination with bee products, for the treatment of many acute as well as chronic conditions for centuries. especially in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. In consideration of potential utilization, in recent years the seeds have been extensively studied in terms of pharmacological effects. It has been shown that the seeds have significant effects on multiple biological systems. In addition, the protective roles of the seeds with bee products (honey and wax) have been recently proved.