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Donnerstag, 28. Juli 2011

Nigella Sativa for Rheumatoid Arthritis


Overview

Some individuals find complementary and alternative medicines are beneficial supplements to their prescribed treatments for a variety of conditions. Individuals with rheumatoid arthritis may find the supplement Nigella sativa helpful for symptoms, but it may not be effective or appropriate for everyone. Before using any supplement, talk with your doctor about whether it is safe for you to consume.

Nigella Sativa

Nigella sativa is also known as black cumin, and in addition to being used in traditional medicine, it is also a spice. According to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, this plant and its seeds have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-parasitic properties. It may also be helpful in treating diarrhea, asthma and high blood pressure. More research needs to be done on the full health properties of Nigella sativa, so talk with your doctor before using this supplement to make sure it is safe and appropriate for you to take.


Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis, commonly called RA, is an autoimmune form of inflammatory arthritis, states the Arthritis Foundation. This means your own body attacks its tissues, and in RA, the membranes lining the joints called synovium are attacked, causing pain and inflammation. This pain and swelling can then spread throughout the body. RA cannot be cured, but medication can help control the condition. If it is caught and treated early enough, permanent joint damage may be avoided and the chances of remission are high, says the Arthritis Foundation. Medications may include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs; corticosteroids; biologic agents and disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs, called DMARDs. While these cannot get rid of RA, different drugs can ease symptoms and slow the progression of the condition.



Nigella Sativa Effects

A compound called thymoquinone can be derived from the seeds of Nigella sativa, and studies show this substance helps decrease inflammation, a key symptom in RA. A 2011 study in the "Journal of Cellular Biochemistry" found that rats with induced RA that were treated with thymoquinone had decreased arthritis scoring and bone resorption. A 2007 study in the journal "Phytotherapy Research" found that rats that were given thymoquinone suppressed the induced RA, compared to rats who did not get the thymoquinone. Research with human subjects still needs to be done, and this compound may not work for everyone. Ask your doctor whether Nigella sativa may have any benefits for your situation.



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