Nigellone vs. Thymoquinone
Nigellonenoun
(organic compound) A polymer of thymoquinone that occurs in the oil of Nigella sativa
Thymoquinonenoun
(organic compound) A monoterpenoid quinone, found in caraway, coriander and nutmeg, that has antioxidant activity
Thymoquinone
Thymoquinone is a phytochemical compound found in the plant Nigella sativa. It is also found in select cultivated Monarda fistulosa plants which can be steam distilled to produce an essential oil.
