Synergistic and antagonistic medicinal activities of essential oil of Monodora myristica
Synergetic and antagonistic medicinal activities of crude and fractionated essential oil from the seed of Monodora myristica were investigated. The crude essential oil was extracted by steam distillation and then subjected to column chromatography ...
Shola H. Awojide +6 more
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Mechanical and chemical changes in Monodora myristica seeds and kernels during roasting [PDF]
The purpose of this paper is to examine changes in the mechanical and chemical properties of Monodora myristica seeds and kernels during roasting. The roasting parameters considered in the experiment encompassed three different roasting air temperatures (
Danlami Ibi Kwino +2 more
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In vitro antioxidant properties, free radicals scavenging activities of extracts and polyphenol composition of a non-timber forest product used as spice: Monodora myristica [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Excessive production of free radicals causes direct damage to biological molecules such as DNA, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates leading to tumor development and progression.
Bruno Moukette Moukette +5 more
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Toxicological and phytoprotective effect of Keayodendron bridelioides and Monodora myristica extracts in Wister rats. [PDF]
The potential toxicity of Keayodendron bridelioides (KB), Monodora myristica (MM) were examined, and phytoprotection of MM and KB stemming from their phytochemical contents against sodium arsenite (SA) induced clastogenicity in Wister's rat.Dose range studies of KB in rats, genotoxicity of MM and KB by SOS-inductive respomse were investigated using E ...
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Phytotoxicity activities and chemical composition of the seed essential oil of Monodora myristica
The phytotoxic effect of essential oil from African nutmeg (Monodora myristica) seeds on growth of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L)., maize (Zea mays), and cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) was examined. Essential oil from the seeds of M.
Shola H. Awojide +6 more
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Combined effects of aqueous extracts of Sylopia aethiopica and Monodora myristica seeds on lipid profile and haematological indices in rats exposed to cyanide [PDF]
The purpose of this study was to determine combined effect of Xylopia aethiopica seed (Xa) and Monodora myristica seed extracts (Mm) on haematological parameters{pack cell volume (PCV), haemoglobin (Hb) , red blood cell count (RBC) and white blood count
H.E. Kadiri
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Production and Quality Evaluation of Functional Burgers From Monodora myristica (Gaertn.) Dunal and African Breadfruit [PDF]
Functional burgers were produced from Monodora myristica-African breadfruit blends and toasted African breadfruit seeds. Flour was produced from Monodora myristica seeds and the flour was defatted.
Anna Ngozi Agiriga, Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe
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Assessment of antioxidant indices after incorporating crude oil contaminated Catfish and African nutmeg (Monodora myrstica) extracts into rat diet [PDF]
This study was carried out to assess the antioxidant status of rats fed with diets of catfish contaminated by crude oil and aqueous, ethanol and diethyl ether extracts of Africa nutmeg.
J. Okpoghono, B.O. George, F.I. Achuba
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Evaluation of the Antioxidant Properties of Carvacrol as a Prospective Replacement for Crude Essential Oils and Synthetic Antioxidants in Food Storage [PDF]
The phenolic structural analogues of synthetic antioxidants such as butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) in essential oils have been reported to exhibit antioxidant properties.
Israel Ehizuelen Ebhohimen +5 more
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The Potency of Essential Oils in Combating Stored-Product Pests: From Nature to Nemesis [PDF]
Sitophilus oryzae, Tribolium castaneum, Tribolium confusum, Oryzaephilus surinamensis, Rhyzopertha dominica, Tenebrio molitor, Trogoderma granarium, Acarus siro, and Alphitobius diaperinus represent significant arthropod stored-product pests worldwide ...
Nickolas G. Kavallieratos +10 more
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