Peganum nigellastrum
Peganum nigellashtrum, commonly known as Black Seed or Nigella Sativa, is a versatile medicinal plant celebrated for centuries. Rich in bioactive compounds like thymoquinone, it offers potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Traditionally used in diverse cultures, this remarkable botanical supports immune health and metabolic wellness globally.
- Scientific name: Peganum nigellastrum
- Family: Nitrariaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Peganum nigellasthrum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Sapindales. Finally, it is a member of the family Nitrariaceae and the genus Peganum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Nitrariaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Peganum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Peganum nigellasruum, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Russian, it is called Гармалла чернушкообразная, while in Chinese, it is identified as 驼驼蒿 (including the variants 驼驼蒿, 驼驼蒿, and 驼驼蒿 for zh, zh-hans, and zh-cn respectively). Additionally, in Persian, the plant is known as پگانوم نیگلاستروم.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Гармала чернушкообразная | Wikidata |
| zh | 驼驼蒿 | Wikidata |
| fa | پگانوم نیگلاستروم | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 驼驼蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 驼驼蒿 | Wikidata |
| mk | црнушковиден зрнеш | Wikidata |
| zh | 骆驼蓬子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 骆驼蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh | 匐根骆驼蓬 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions across Asia. In the northern reaches, it can be found growing within the Buryatiya region of Siberia. Its presence extends significantly into China, where it inhabits the areas of Inner Mongolia and Xinjiang. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed across the China North-Central territories. Finally, the plant's range reaches into the China Southeast region, completing its expansive habitat.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as black cumin or black seed, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties. The roots are often employed in traditional practices to address specific systemic ailments, while the aerial parts, which include the leaves, stems, and most notably the seeds, contain the concentrated essential oils and bioactive compounds required for therapeutic use.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Peganum nigellastrum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3alpha,27-dihydroxylup-20(29)-en-28-oic acid methyl ester, 3alpha-acetoxy-27-hydroxylup-20(29)-en-28-oic acid methyl ester, luotonin A.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3alpha,27-dihydroxylup-20(29)-en-28-oic acid methyl ester | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3alpha-acetoxy-27-hydroxylup-20(29)-en-28-oic acid methyl ester | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luotonin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |