"THERAPEUTIC AND TRADITIONAL APPLICATIONS OF TRIGONELLA FOENUM-GRAECUM (FENUGREEK) AND NIGELLA SATIVA (BLACK SEED): AN INTEGRATIV"

"Trigonella foenum-graecum (fenugreek) and Nigella sativa (black seed) are ancient herbs that have been prized for millennia in traditional medicine systems, including the Islamic Prophetic healing system.  These  plants  are  not  only  part  of  traditional  ethnopharmacology  but  have  also  drawn increasing scientific attention because of their varied therapeutic potentials. This review integrates classic   Islamic   sources   and   modern   biomedical   findings   to   present   an   overview   of   the pharmacological  properties  of  these  plants.  Fenugreek  is  traditionally  known  for  its  metabolic, lactogenic,  and  gastrointestinal  benefits,  which  are  ascribed  to  major  phytochemicals  such  as diosgenin, trigonelline, and galactomannan. Likewise, black seed, which is considered a cure-all in Hadith   literature,   is   known   to   possess   strong   anti-inflammatory,   immunomodulatory, antidiabetic,  and  anticancer  effects,  which  are  largely  ascribed  to  thymoquinone  and  other bioactive  compounds.  This  article  also  discusses  their  combined  use  in  treating  metabolic  and immune-related  diseases.  By  taking  ancient  knowledge  into  conjunction  with  contemporary research, this book brings to light the promise of these plants in science-based integrative medicine and invites further clinical acceptance of their medicinal functions. "