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Aug 2026
Preliminary evidence of effectiveness of preparations from Nigella sativa and its leading compound thymoquinone in periodontal therapy
Background Preparations of Nigella sativa and its major bioactive compound thymoquinone (TQ) possess antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties. These characteristics suggest potential utility as adjuncts in the management of gingivitis, mucositis, periodontitis, and peri-implantitis. O...
S. Chrubasik-Hausmann, J. Vlachojannis, M. Wolf et al.
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