Nigella sativa, as Preventive Strategy in COVID-19

Title:Nigella sativa, as Preventive Strategy in COVID-19

Volume: 7 Issue: 4

Author(s): Vaishali Mathur and Mahak Sharma*

Affiliation:

• Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, MAnav Rachna Campus, Sector 43, Delhi Surajkund Road, Faridabad,India

Keywords: COVID-19, coronavirus, immunity, Nigella sativa, kalonji, black cumin, onion seed.

Abstract: The recent times have been difficult with the whole world fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic. A herbal home-based spice can help people improve their immunity and fight against this infection. Nigella sativa has been named as a prophetic spice as it has many therapeutic effects. It is found to control diabetes, reduce high cholesterol levels, and serve as an anti- oxidant, anti-cancer, anti-informatory, and immune booster. The compound thymoquinone can be responsible for enhancing the immune system as it acts as an anti-oxidant and has an anti-inflammatory property. Research has shown that to protect yourself from coronavirus, it is important to avoid human contact and strengthen the immune system. This paper is a review of various studies that prove that Nigella sativa can be beneficial in enhancing the immune system and thus fight COVID-19.

Cite this article as:

Mathur Vaishali and Sharma Mahak *, Nigella sativa, as Preventive Strategy in COVID-19, Current Traditional Medicine 2021; 7 (4) : e190122190566 . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/2215083807666210121152731