%0 Journal Article
%A Lusi, Putri Dwita
%A YATI, KORI
%A Sri, Nevi Gantini
%A UHAMKA,
%A UHAMKA,
%A UHAMKA,
%F repository:614
%I Scientia Pharmaceutica
%J The Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Nigella sativa Balm Sticks
%T The Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Nigella sativa  Balm Sticks
%U http://repository.uhamka.ac.id/id/eprint/614/
%X 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.