Nigella sativa Linn.
Nigella sativa Linn. belongs to Ranunculaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Habat al- Baraka, Habat-as-Sauda.
The English names for this herb are Black Cumin , Black Seeds, Nigella Seeds, Small Fennel.
The Urdu names for this herb are Habat-as-Sauda, Kalonji, Shoneez, Siyah Dana.
Description
Nigella sativa Linn.. A small herb, about 45 cm high. Leaves 2-3 pinnatisect, cut into linear lanceolate segments. Flowers pale blue on solitary long peduncles. Seeds trigonous, black, rugulose-tubercular
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Nigella sativa Linn.'s Seeds are Abortifacient, Anthelmintic, Anti-dyspeptic, Anti-flatulent, Anti-phlegmatic, Appetizer, Attenuant, Carminative, Detergent, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Galactagogue, Lactagogue, Liver Tonic, Stimulant, Stomach Tonic, Suppurative, Uterine.
The pharmacological action of Nigella sativa Linn.'s Seeds (Extract) is Anti-bacterial.
Indications
The indications of Nigella sativa Linn.'s Oil are Back Pain, Hemiplegia, Paralysis, Rheumatism.
The indications of Nigella sativa Linn.'s Seeds are Leucoderma, Digestive Disorders, Dysmenorrhoea, Piles, Asthma, Pimples, Eczema, Migraine, Chronic Headache, Obesity, Hydrophobia, Pityriasis, Eruptions, Lung complaints, Tertain fever, Puerperal fevers, Eye Sores, Freckles, Ringworm, Paralysis, Cough, Ascites, Chest Congestion, Jaundice, Alopecia.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperaments of Nigella sativa Linn.'s Seeds are 2nd order, warm and dry, 3rd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Seeds of Nigella sativa Linn. is Specific Aromatic.
Taste: Seeds: Agreeable Bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Seeds | 1.000 – 3.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- MAJUN AZRAQIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- QAIROOTI ARD KRISNA OINTMENTHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- QAIROOTI KHASQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
Compound Preparations
Nigella sativa Linn. is used in the preparation of Anqaruya-i-Kabir, Hab Halteet, Jawarish Shoneez, Ma'jun Finjnosh, Ma'jun Izaraqi, Ma'jun Kalkalanj, Ma'jun Khubs al-Hadid, Ma'jun Nankhwah, Ma'jun Nankhwah Mushki, Qairuti Arad Krasna, Roghan Kalan, Roghan Shafa, Zimad Bars.
Substitutes
The substitute of Nigella sativa Linn. is Pimpinella anisum Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Nigella sativa Linn. are Carvone, Cymene, D-Limonene, Essential Oil, Fixed Oil, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Melanthigenin, Melanthin, Myristic Acid, Nigellin, Nigellone, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, ß-Sitosterol, Stearic Acid.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Nigella sativa Linn. are [Cold articles of food may also be used.], Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston, Cucumis sativus Linn. (Seeds).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Nigella sativa Linn.. (work in progress)