Table 4.
Possible clinical applications of the relaxant effect of Nigella sativa and its constituents on different types of smooth muscle
| Method | Possible effect | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Respiratory system | Bronchodilatory effects | (46, 49, 84, 113) |
| Elevation in FEV1and FVC values in asthmatic patients | (48, 49) | |
| Antitussive activity | (50, 51) | |
| Cardiovascular system | Vasodilatory effect | (22-23) |
| Lowering blood pressure and improving of lipid profile | (23) | |
| Gastrointestinal tract | Spasmolytic effect | (75-76, 92, 114) |
| Gastroprotective effect | (35-36) | |
| Urogenital tracts | (115) |