Nigella sativa: A Comprehensive Review on Its History, Traditional Uses, Adulteration, Allied Species, Phytochemistry, and Applications in Cosmetics.
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Nigella sativa, Cultivation and Collection, phytoconstituents, cosmetic applicationsAbstract
For centuries, black cumin, also known as Nigella sativa, a flowering plant of the Ranunculaceae family, has been used medicinally. An overview of Nigella sativa's pharmacological, botanical, phytochemical, and therapeutic applications is given in this comprehensive review. It is grown primarily as a rabi crop; its seeds are sown during the cold months and harvested in the spring. Harvest the seeds when the pod is slightly green to preserve the aromatic oil. Pharmacological effects. These incorporate antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic and anti-cancer properties. In cosmetics, N. sativa is used for its beneficial effects on the skin and hair. These oils and extracts have been formulated in various ways for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-inflammatory properties. Home remedies that use alfalfa include face masks, hair masks, and toothpastes that utilize its nourishing and rejuvenating properties. When used for a long time. The commercially available formulation is N. sativa includes supplements, oils, and personal care products designed to harness its healing abilities. Its rich phytochemical composition and diverse pharmacological activities make it a good candidate for the development of new drugs and cosmetics.
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