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Essential Oils from Cameroonian Aromatic Plants as Effective Insecticides against Mosquitoes, Houseflies, and Moths [PDF]

Plants, 2022
Recently, spices have attracted the attention of scientists and agrochemical companies for their potential as insecticidal and acaricidal agents, and even as repellents to replace synthetic compounds that are labeled with detrimental impacts on ...
Joice G. Nkuimi Wandjou, Cecilia Baldassarri, Marta Ferrati, Filippo Maggi, Roman Pavela, Nole Tsabang, Riccardo Petrelli, Renato Ricciardi, Nicolas Desneux, Giovanni Benelli   +9 more
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Synergistic and antagonistic medicinal activities of essential oil of Monodora myristica

CTU Journal of Innovation and Sustainable Development, 2023
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, Boluwatife Akinlade, Kehinde Adenike Oyewole, Abayomi G. Adeyemo, Emmanuel O. Adeniyi, Olumide E. Fadunmade, Adebanjo J. Anifowose   +6 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]

Biological Research, 2015
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, Constant Anatole Pieme, Jacques Romain Njimou, Cabral Prosper Nya Biapa, Bravi Marco, Jeanne Yonkeu Ngogang   +5 more
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EVALUATION OF THE ANTIMICROBIAL EFFECT AND BIOACTIVE CONTENT OF MONODORA MYRISTICA SEED [PDF]

International Journal of Advanced Research, 2021
For many decades, the area of alternative medicine has attracted considerable attention from researchers worldwide. Interestingly, evidence abounds that affirms the efficacy of alternative medicine in the various healthcare domain. Moreso, the plants properties have been well explored relating to its medicinal compositions.
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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]

Molecules, 2023
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, Ngozi P. Okolie, Moses Okpeku, Mfon Unweator, Victoria T. Adeleke, Lawrence Edemhanria   +5 more
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Potentials of African nutmeg (Monodora myristica) as a flavourant in cookie production

International Journal of Food Studies, 2019
African nutmeg, a possible local substitute for a commercial food flavourant, remains largely underutilized in Nigeria. Its application potential in cookie production was investigated in this study.
Kazeem K. Olatoye, Omololu O. Fapojuwo, Joshu A. Olorunshola, Julianah O. Ayorind   +3 more
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The Potency of Essential Oils in Combating Stored-Product Pests: From Nature to Nemesis [PDF]

Plants
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, Nikoleta Eleftheriadou, Constantin S. Filintas, Maria C. Boukouvala, Demeter Lorentha S. Gidari, Anna Skourti, Dionysios Ntinokas, Marta Ferrati, Eleonora Spinozzi, Riccardo Petrelli, Filippo Maggi   +10 more
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Potentialities of Monodora myristica active components as functional ingredients in food formulation

Food Chemistry Advances
The main objective was to conduct an updated review on the potentialities of Monodora myristica (African nutmeg) extracts as functional ingredients in food formulation.
Joel Okpoghono, Endurance F. Isoje, Ufuoma A. Igbuku, Ovigueroye Ekayoda, Austine Uwague, Kelvin C. Ojebah, Peter M. Eguvbe, Godson O. Omoike, Treasure O. Adonor, Udoka B. Igue, Solomon U. Okom, Jonah K. Ukperegbulem, Faith O. Ovowa, Clive I. Okonta, Queen O. Stephen-Onojedje, Ejiro O. Ejueyitsi, Anita A. Seigha, Besong E. Tambe, Sunday E. Unuafe, Ferdinard N. Okoh, Precious O. Obiebi, Uyoyoghene O. Ududua, Clement A. Ometie   +22 more
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Enhanced antibacterial potential of exopolysaccharide-stabilized spice oil emulsions against foodborne pathogens [PDF]

Frontiers in Nutrition
Exopolysaccharides (EPSs) from lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are known to have diverse applications in food and pharmaceuticals due to their functional properties. Emulsification is one of the important potentials of microbial polysaccharides, revealing its
Jahnavi Kumari Singh, Steve Djiazet, Palanisamy Bruntha Devi, Horliane Nzali Ghomdim, G. Bhanuprakash Reddy, Digambar Kavitake, Digambar Kavitake, Prathapkumar Halady Shetty   +7 more
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Comparative Phytochemical and Antimicrobial Analyses of Siphonochilus aethiopicus and Monodora myristica

Acta Scientiarum: Biological Sciences
Medicinal plants are used as interventions and alternatives in many countries including Africa. The phytochemicals produced by plants possess potential antimicrobial activities against pathogens through various mechanisms of action.
Olorunjuwon Omolaja Bello, Temitope Kudirat Bello, Glory Ilokugbe Baysah, Kemi Medinat Olawale, Aderonke Mosunmola Ilemobayo, Mathew Olujenyo Oni, Adeleke Osho   +6 more
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