Abstract

NIGELLA SATIVA – A MIRACLE HERB AND ITS ROLE IN PERIODONTAL DISEASE

*Dr. Syed Owais Ahmed, MDS, Dr. Shylesh Kumar, MDS, 3Dr. Nitin Kumar, MDS, Dr. Shadab Ahmed, MDS

ABSTRACT

Nigella sativa(NS) and its active constituent Thymoquininone(TQ) has various pharmacological properties such as anti microbial, anti inflammatory, anti cancer, anti diabetic, anti allergic and stem cell modulating properties. Hence it has lead to a drastic incline in the usage of the medicinal herbs as an alternative of synthetic chemical compounds for the treatment of various chronic inflammatory disorders. Various studies have proved the pharmacological and therapeutic effects of Nigella Sativa in the various oral disorders. The aim of this review is to summarize the role of Nigella sativa in periodontal diseases by reviewing the various published reports. Even though the data was less but the results has proved positive outcomes of the Nigella sativa in the treatment of various oral disorders.

Keywords: Nigella Sativa, Thymoquinone, Herbal agents, anti inflammatory.