@article{repository614,
       publisher = {Scientia Pharmaceutica},
         journal = {The Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Nigella sativa Balm Sticks},
           title = {The Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Nigella sativa
Balm Sticks},
          author = {Lusi, Putri Dwita and YATI, KORI and Sri, Nevi Gantini},
             url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2218-0532/87/1/3?type=check\%5fupdate&version=1},
        abstract = {Nigella sativa oil has been known to have potent anti-inflammatory activity. This research
aimed to determine the anti-inflammation activity of Nigella sativa oil in a simple balm stick by topical
application. The activity was checked using two methods: carrageenan-induced paw oedema and
granuloma pouch on rats. The results showed that balm sticks which contained 10\% Nigella sativa
could overcome both acute and sub-acute inflammation showing by high oedema inhibition (60.64\%),
low leucocytes count (43.55\% lower than control) as well as a notable TNF-? concentration (50\%
lower than control) on the inflamed area. In conclusion, topical application of a Nigella sativa balm
stick was effective for both acute and sub-acute forms of inflammation.}
}