Compound Monograph

Nigellidine

A rare indazole-type alkaloid concentrated in the seed coat of black cumin (Nigella sativa), studied for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and blood-sugar-lowering effects.

Classification

Nigellidine is one of the other alkaloids, part of the alkaloids class. Nitrogen-containing, often bitter and physiologically potent compounds — the group behind many of the strongest plant medicines and poisons.

Where Does It Come From? (1)

Nigellidine is one of the other alkaloids, found in Nigella.