31, July 2025

THE THERAPEUTIC SIGNIFICANCE OF KALONJI (NIGELLA SATIVA ) IN UNANI MEDICINE : A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF ITS ROLE IN SKIN DISEASES

VOLUME-11; ISSUE-7; JULY-2025

Author(s): Dr.Sana Fatima ,Dr.Syed Abdul Zahoor

Authors Affiliations:

1(PG Scholar ) Department of Kulliyat ,Govt Nizamia Tibbi College ,Charminar , Hyderabad , Telengana ,India.

1(PG Scholar ) Dept of Tahaffuzi wa Samaji Tib ,Govt.Nizamia Tibbi College ,Charminar

,Hyderabad,Telangana ,India.

DOIs:10.2015/IJIRMF/202507038     |     Paper ID: IJIRMF202507038


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The World Health Organization (WHO) says that most people in the world use herbal medicine for their health. Nigella sativa, also called black seed, black cumin or 'Habbatul Barakah,' has been used for healing for a long time in Asia, the Middle East and Africa. People use both the seeds and the oil. In Unani medicine it is an important remedy and now is known for helping many parts of the body. It is also special in religion because it is mentioned in the holy books of Islam and Christianity. Besides its history and religious importance it is also found in old medicine books.

This review article looks at history, clinical studies and research about Nigella sativa. It talks especially about how it is used on the skin and in beauty products (cosmeceutical application). History shows that N. sativa helps with skin problems because it fights germs (antimicrobial), reduces swelling (anti-inflammatory) and stops fungus (antifungal). It can help diseases like psoriasis, vitiligo, eczema and acne vulgaris.

Kalonji (Nigella sativa) is used in Unani medicine and is important for many healing properties. The review also explains the active parts in Kalonji, like thymoquinone and how they work to reduce inflammation and help keep the skin healthy.

Kalonji ; Nigella Sativa ; Skin Diseases ; Therapeutic Significance ; Nigella Sativa Benefits ; Skin Health

Dr.Sana Fatima , Dr.Syed Abdul Zahoor (2025); THE THERAPEUTIC SIGNIFICANCE OF KALONJI (NIGELLA SATIVA ) IN UNANI MEDICINE : A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF ITS ROLE IN SKIN DISEASES, International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field, ISSN(O): 2455-0620, Vol-11, Issue-7, Pp.254-259.          Available on –   https://www.ijirmf.com/

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