Although , the meta- analysis conducted included a few number of studies , but has shown promising results on the effectiveness of N. sativa on glucose homeostasis and serum lipids .
BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE ( S ) Global prevalence of type 2 diabetes ( T2D ) is very high and is currently growing alarmingly .
With respect to recent research ers ' attention to the potential role of herbal medicine in disease prevention and management , the present meta- analysis review investigates the effectiveness of Nigella sativa ( N. sativa ) , a popular herb , in T2D .
Effectiveness of Nigella sativa oil in the management of rheumatoid arthritis patients: a placebo controlled study.
The constituents of Nigella sativa modulate the immune system . The aim of the present work was to study the effectiveness of Nigella sativa oil in RA patients . Data from 40 female RA patients diagnosed according to the 2010 ACR/EULAR were analysed and discussed . The patients took two placebo ( starch filled ) capsules daily for 1 month . This was followed by a month of Nigella sativa oil capsules 500 mg twice/day . The disease activity score ( DAS-28 ) significantly decreased after receiving the Nigella sativa capsules ( 4.55 ± 0.82 ) compared with before and after placebo ( 4.98 ± 0.79 and 4.99 ± 0.72 , respectively ) ( p = 0.017 ) . Similarly , the number of swollen joints and the duration of morning stiffness improved . A marked improvement in the disease activity was shown by both the ACR20 and EULAR response criteria in 42.5 % and 30 % of the patients , respectively , after intake of Nigella . Supplementation with Nigella sativa during DMARD therapy in RA may be considered an affordable potential adjuvant biological therapy
Although , the meta- analysis conducted included a few number of studies , but has shown promising results on the effectiveness of N. sativa on glucose homeostasis and serum lipids .
BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE ( S ) Global prevalence of type 2 diabetes ( T2D ) is very high and is currently growing alarmingly .
With respect to recent research ers ' attention to the potential role of herbal medicine in disease prevention and management , the present meta- analysis review investigates the effectiveness of Nigella sativa ( N. sativa ) , a popular herb , in T2D .