BLACK FENNEL Vs DIABETES

*Black Fennel vs DIABETES*

Botanical Name : *Nigella sativa*

Common Name : Black Fennel

In this post, we will see very briefly how black fennel is used for diabetes and how the chemical extracted from black fennel is used as a medicine in English medicine.

Let’s first look at this drug (TQ) *THYMOQUINONE* (2-Isopropyl-5-methylbenzo-1, 4-quinone) molecular formula C10H12O2 and then see the relationship between this drug and the herb black fennel.

Thymoquinone is used as a medicine for many diseases. Mainly used for cardiovascular problems. Apart from that it is also used for diabetes. Now let us turn our attention to diabetes.

This drug slows down or almost stops the destruction of beta cells in the pancreas caused by our unhealthy eating habits. This medicine is an excellent antioxidant. It induces lipid peroxidation of fat-based lipids. Apart from that, it prevents auto-degradation of glucose, i.e. auto-oxidation. Finally, glutathione metabolism protects beta cells in the pancreas from destruction through the function of glutathione metabolism.

Simply saying, each beta cell has a blanket-like protective structure. That system gets damaged by our bad eating habits. This drug strengthens the protective membrane of the beta cells so that they do not degenerate. Apart from that it stimulates the secretory nature of the beta cells and makes them secrete more.

Others who are experts in the field and want to know more clearly and more technically about it can clearly understand each stage through the website link given below.

How was this medicine discovered to be useful in treating diabetes?

It is common in our traditional cuisines that once upon a time we used to use this black fennel a lot in rasam kulambu for its slight aroma like fenugreek. Our ancestors did not get diabetes until they used it. Based on that, this black fennel was analysed and research was done to find out which of its chemicals control diabetes. Finally, it was discovered that thymoquinone controlled diabetes. Since then, they have tried many times to synthesize the same thymoquinone through the experimental route. But due to the high cost, they switched from nature to manufacturing method. This black fennel can be cultivated only in countries with climate like our India. So, they did a lot of research as an alternative arrangement. At no point did they reveal that this chemical was isolated from our black fennel.

Their research led them to find it in a wild flower plant, Monarda fistulosa, belonging to our mint family. They tested the thymoquinone obtained from it on animals like rats and successfully introduced it as a drug for diabetes. After that they did the same research as any other plant and concluded that thymoquinone is available from our black fennel.

Later they started making thymoquinone from many plants. But none of it was brought to direct human medical use. But Still date, thymoquinone is prepared only from our black fennel seeds and black fennel oil for quality human use.

List of top 10 companies that manufacture it: TCI, Sigma-Aldrich, Cayman, Toronto Research Chemicals, Sarchem Labs, LKT Laboratories, Clearsynth, Ark Pharm, Nanjing Zelang, JandK Scientific, Guangzhou Howei Chemical, etc… Most of these companies are not Indian companies. They monetize our traditional medicine. We use thymoquinone as prescribed by an allopathy doctor leaving the natural black fennel, we have on hand with no side effects. The only difference between the two is that our traditional medicine works calmly when allopathy medicine works faster with side effects.

Next let me try to put my point on how this English medicine produces side effects that our natural medicines do not.

Before that, let’s first see if there are any side effects if we use this black fennel directly as a normal herb.

There is no problem as long as we use this black fennel in small or moderate amounts. There is no scientifically proven thesis that overuse of it will cause any side effects. But based on doubt some tips have been mentioned through research.

If we apply this black fennel oil on the skin, very few people may get itchy skin due to allergies.

Pregnant women have no risk as long as they consume this black fennel in moderation. In case of excessive use, there are chances of vaginal perforation. It can create problems during childbirth. It also has no guaranteed scientifically proven thesis.

Black fennel has no effect on nursing mothers. More to the point, it is said that a few drops of black fennel oil can be given orally to children above one year of age.

 
One problem that has been somewhat scientifically confirmed is blood clotting. So their blood does not clot easily. During problems like a cut, blood clotting takes a little longer for those who use a lot of black fennel than for others. If you are already vitamin K deficient, there is a possibility that the blood clotting problem will be large.

However, no evidence has been found on the use of black fennel to lower blood sugar levels. Also they did not have any low blood pressure.

However, patients going for surgery should avoid this black fennel a week before due to blood clotting problem.

These are the most scientifically warned side effects of black fennel.

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The first common problem with allopathic medicine is some residual chemicals left over during its manufacture. The side effect varies depending on the chemical used to make that particular drug and the method they use to make it.

Next we come to thymoquinone.

What side effects we have mentioned before when I use black fennel directly are all with thymoquinone. All of the above confirms that the effects of small doses of thymoquinone can be reversed by direct use of black fennel. But none of the side effects confirmed with thymoquinone, except blood clotting problems, were confirmed when black fennel was used directly.

Apart from these many other defects are reported allopathic method of thymoquinone.

When blood pressure is checked it is called systolic diastolic. When thymoquinone is used, the systolic blood pressure decreases.

If the amount of allopathic thymoquinone is misused, it can sometimes cause some defects in the functioning of the kidneys.

Allopathic thymoquinone can reduce the number of white blood cells in the blood, change the density of blood, and cause a decrease in the level of urea in the blood. Sometimes it causes pain in bone joints called arthritis.

Allopathic thymoquinone can cause many side effects if taken in very high doses. Many of the implications for its optimal use are still under research or have not been formally published.

Ref : https://www.karger.com/Article/Fulltext/486829

Thymoquinone is not the only drug extracted from black fennel. Apart from that many more substances are used as medicine for various diseases. Some other compounds in black fennel also act as antidiabetic agents. Many of these molecules are still under research.

By,
*P. A. KUTTALA RAJAN*