Title of article :
Dermatological effects of Nigella sativa
Author/Authors :
Aljabre, Salih H.M. University of Dammam - College of Medicine, King Fahd Hospital of the University - Department of Dermatology, Saudi Arabia , Alakloby, Omar M. University of Dammam - College of Medicine, King Fahd Hospital of the University - Department of Dermatology, Saudi Arabia , Randhawa, Mohammad A. Northern Border University - College of Medicine - Department of Pharmacology, Saudi Arabia
Abstract :
Nigella sativa seed, commonly known as black seed, has been employed as a natural remedy for many ailments for centuries in many cultures. It contains many active components including thymoquinone, thymohydroquinone, dithymoquinone, thymol, carvacrol, nigellimine, nigellicine, nigellidine and alphahederin. It was reported to possess numerous pharmacological effects related to several organs of the body. In this article, the literature pertaining to dermatological effects of N. sativa is reviewed. To the best of our knowledge this is the first review in this subject and we expect it stimulates further studies on the dermatological effects and application of N. sativa.
Keywords :
Nigella sativa seed , Black seed oil , Active components , Dermatological effects , Nigella sativa and the skin
Journal title :
Journal of the Saudi Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery
Journal title :
Journal of the Saudi Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery
