Results 11 to 20 of about 3,132 (191)

Myristicin: From its biological effects in traditional medicine in plants to preclinical studies and use as ecological remedy in plant protection

eFood, 2023
Myristicin is an allylbenzene and a major key constituent of many plant species, such as Myristica fragrans Houtt. (nutmeg), Foeniculum vulgare Mill. (fennel), and Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Fuss (parsley).
Karina Ramírez‐Alarcón, Miquel Martorell, Eda Sönmez Gürer, Ismail Laher, Hei‐Long Lam, Ebtihal Abdalla M. Mohieldin, Ali Mahoumd Muddathir, Muhammad Akram, Mehwish Iqbal, Hamda Shafique, Gerardo Leyva‐Gómez, Shabnum Shaheen, Manoj Kumar, Javad Sharifi‐Rad, Ryszard Amarowicz, Monica Butnariu   +15 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Efficacy of mace (Arils of Myristica fragrans Houtt) plus pelvic floor muscle training on symptoms in mixed urinary incontinence: a randomized placebo-controlled trial [PDF]

Integrative Medicine Research, 2018
Background: It is not only to evaluate the efficacy and safety of mace (Arils of Myristica fragrans Houtt) but also to compare pelvic floor muscle training vs. pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) for improving symptoms and health-related quality of life (
A.G.F. Najeeya, Arshiya Sultana
doaj   +2 more sources

Morphological and molecular characterization of Sri Lankan nutmeg (Myristica fragrans Houtt.) [PDF]

BMC Plant Biology
Background  Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans Houtt.) is a commonly grown spice crop in Sri Lanka. The current study is the first systematic report on morphological and molecular characterization, and species distribution modeling of Sri Lankan nutmeg.
Lamali Abeyrathne, Thamali Kariyawasam, Samudini Perera, Indrakheela Madola, Anoma Perera, Lalith Suriyagoda, Senani Karunaratne, Harsha Dissanayake, Thiranya Wanigarathna, Dimanthi Jayatilake   +9 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Phytochemical and Pharmacological Properties of Myristica fragrans Leaves Houtt.

Alchemy
Myristica fragrans is a widely distributed plant that grows well in Indonesia. This plant, also known as nutmeg, has been used in various fields such as food, aromatherapy, and other industries.
Ariyanti Saputri, Sofa Fajriah, Antonius Herry Cahyana   +2 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Development prospect of nutmeg (Myristica fragrans Houtt) in the community forest

Jurnal Ilmu Kehutanan, 2015
The private forest is largely managed with agroforestry pattern. Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) is a plant that has been developed in the private forest. This study aimed to determine the prospect of nutmeg in the private forest. This research was conducted
Eva Fauziyah, Devy Priambodo Kuswantoro, Sanudin Sanudin   +2 more
doaj   +4 more sources

Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of an essential oil from the seeds of Myristica fragrans Houtt. (nutmeg oil) for all animal species (FEFANA asbl). [PDF]

EFSA J, 2023
Abstract Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of an essential oil from the seeds of Myristica fragrans Houtt. (nutmeg oil), when used as a sensory additive in feed and water for drinking for all animal species. The additive contains myristicin (up to 12%), safrole (2.
EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP), Bampidis V, Azimonti G, Bastos ML, Christensen H, Durjava M, Kouba M, López-Alonso M, López Puente S, Marcon F, Mayo B, Pechová A, Petkova M, Ramos F, Sanz Y, Villa RE, Woutersen R, Brantom P, Chesson A, Schlatter J, Westendorf J, Manini P, Dusemund B.   +22 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans Houtt.) essential oil: A review on its composition, biological, and pharmacological activities. [PDF]

Phytother Res, 2022
Abstract Myristica fragrans (Houtt.) is an evergreen tree native to the Maluku Islands, Indonesia. M. fragrans kernel is extensively used in Indian traditional medicines to treat various diseases. Several studies attempt to compile and interpret the pharmacological potential of Myristica fragrans (Houtt.) aqueous and various chemical extracts.
Ashokkumar K, Simal-Gandara J, Murugan M, Dhanya MK, Pandian A.   +4 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Genetic Diversity of Sangihe Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans Houtt.) Based on Morphological and ISSR Markers. [PDF]

Scientifica (Cairo)
Sangihe nutmeg is an important crop because of its usefulness in the pharmacology, spices and cosmetics industries. Sangihe is the oldest active subduction zone island in the Indonesia–Philippines region, where frequent tectonic earthquakes and the geographic and reproductive isolation of Sangihe nutmeg occur.
Agustina T, Chasani AR, Daryono BS, Rifqi MS.   +3 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Antihyperglycemic Potential of Mace Water Extract from Myristica fragrans Houtt

Applied Sciences
This in vivo study was conducted to investigate the antihyperglycemic potential of the mace water extract from Myristica fragrans Houtt (ME). Oral starch and glucose tolerance tests, measurements of fasting blood glucose, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c ...
Hasbullah, Fitriya Nur Annisa Dewi, Didah Nur Faridah, Dias Indrasti, Nuri Andarwulan, Dominika Średnicka-Tober   +5 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Secondary Metabolites and Potential Antioxidants of Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans Houtt) Mace from West Java

Sains Natural, 2022
Nutmeg mace is a mesh-shaped seed coat that is bright red when the fruit is ripe and yellowish-white when immature, which generally contains secondary metabolites such as flavonoids and phenolics. This study aimed to examine the content of flavonoids and
Rahmatul Kartini Erza, Karmanah Karmanah, Nurlela Nurlela   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source