A comparative study of the phytochemical constituents, proximate and mineral compositions of Zingiber officinale, Curcuma longa, Aframomum sceptrum and Monodora myristica [PDF]
, 2019 The phytochemical, proximate and mineral compositions of Zingiber officinale (Ginger), Curcuma longa (Turmeric), Aframomum sceptrum (Bear berry) and Monodora myristica (African nutmeg) were investigated.
Nwankwo, P.O.
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Foods and Raw MaterialsConsumption of cassava meal affected by crude oil has significant effects on lipid and protein metabolism. The hepatoprotective action of spices is mostly attributed to the suppression of lipid oxidation and protein breakdown.
Joel Okpoghono +2 more
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Oxidative and Frying Stabilities of Monodora myristica (Gaertn.) Dunal Seed Oil of Nigerian Origin
Journal of Food Quality and Hazards Control, 2023 Background: The demand for vegetable oils is on the increase. Deep frying is the commonest method by which vegetable oils are consumed. The aim of this study was to extract oil from an underutilized oil seed and compare its physicochemical properties ...
A.N. Agiriga +3 more
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Nigerian Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 2020 The increase in the prevalence of effects of many synthetic antimicrobial agents and incidence of multiple drug resistant microorganisms has spurred scientists on the research for plant-based antimicrobial of therapeutic potentials. The Monodora myristica has been used in Nigeria traditionally as condiments and has been harnessed as a therapeutic agent
F.A. Jimoh +4 more
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Phosphate and Nitrate Removal from Aqueous Solution by Carbonated and Uncarbonated African Nutmeg (Monodora Myristica) Shell [PDF]
, 2013 This study was aimed at investigating the possibility of using Monodora myristica shell for the absorption of phosphate and nitrate from wastewaters. Four categories of the shell (untreated raw shell, treated raw shell, untreated carbonated shell and ...
CO, Nwonuma +3 more
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Biology assessment of the medicinal properties and components of the blend of three indigenous essential oils (Syzygium aromaticum, Monodora myristica, and Xylopia aethiopica) from Africa [PDF]
Bulletin of Natural Sciences ResearchThe essential oils of Syzygium aromaticum, Monodora myristica, and Xylopia aethiopica have been used widely in Africa for medicinal purposes. This work is aimed at finding out the combined medicinal efficacy of the three essential oils.
Awojide Shola Hezekiah +7 more
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Nutritional Evaluation of Some Selected Spices Commonly Used in the South-Eastern Part of Nigeria [PDF]
, 2014 Proximate composition, vitamin contents and mineral contents of four commonly used spices in the south-eastern part of Nigeria were investigated.
Ogu, Assumpta, Okonkwo, Chibuzor
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Antimicrobial Screening and Therapeutic Potentials of Crude Extracts of Plants Used as Anti-Malarial Remedies in Ibo-Nigeria Folkloric Medicine [PDF]
, 2014 An antimicrobial agent is a substance that kills microorganisms or inhibits their growth. The use of substances with antimicrobial properties is known to have been a common practice for at least 2000 years.
Ebi, Godwin Chukwu +1 more
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Nutritional and anti-nutrient profiles of some Ghanaian spices
Cogent Food & Agriculture, 2017 Spices are generally consumed because of the taste and flavor they add to food. Some are also consumed because of their medicinal properties. We herein report on the nutrient and antinutrient compositions of five Ghanaian spices namely Xylopia aethiopica,
Lawrence Sheringham Borquaye +5 more
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Curtis\u27s botanical magazine. [PDF]
v.58=ser.2:v.5 (1831) [no.3039 ...
Bentham-Moxon Trust. +10 more
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