• The Importance of Ancient Wheat and the Positive Effects Of Black Seed In Celiac Disease

    İbrahim Adnan Saraçoğlu1, Kübra Çakır1, Ceren Çakırmanoğlu2

    1. Prof Saracaoglu Co R&D Labs. ITOB OSB 10020 Street.No:18, Izmir, Turkey.
    2. Department of Chemistry, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey.

    Abstract: Nigella sativa is a plant belonging to the Ranunculaceae family, naturally occurring in Southern Europe and Western Asia. Widely cultivated worldwide, this plant has been esteemed and considered sacred in traditional medical systems such as Unani, Ayurveda, Siddha, and Tibb-e-Nabawi for thousands of years. It is known to have therapeutic effects on various conditions including gastrointestinal disorders, skin problems, diabetes, and cancer. Additionally, it is used in cosmetic applications for combating hair loss and in anti-aging skincare. This study focuses particularly on highlighting the effects of black seed on celiac disease. Furthermore, it aims to summarize the pharmacological effects of bioactive compounds found in Nigella sativa such as thymoquinone, p-cymene, carvacrol, thymol, and trans-anethole, and to evaluate recent research findings in this field.
    Key Words: Nigella sativa, celiac disease, gluten free

    Pages: 92 – 97 | Full PDF Paper