Detection of Irradiated Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) by ESR

An experimental study of sexual function improving effect of Myristica fragrans Houtt. (nutmeg)

BACKGROUND Myristica fragrans Houtt. (nutmeg) has been mentioned in Unani medicine to be of value in the management of male sexual disorders. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the aphrodisiac effect of 50% ethanolic extract of nutmeg along with its likely adverse effects and acute toxicity using various animal models. METHODS The suspension of the extract was administered (100, 250...

Evaluation of the anti–depressant activity of Myristica fragrans (Nutmeg) in male rats

OBJECTIVE The present study was undertaken to evaluate anti-depressant activity of Myristica fragrans (MS). MATERIALS AND METHODS Male Wistar rats were subjected to imipramine and herbal extract of MS for their antidepressant activity using Forced Swimming Test (FST), Reserpine Reversal Test (RRT), Haloperidol-Induced Catalepsy (HIC), and Pentobarbitone Sleeping Time (PST). RESULTS Administ...

Achievable Therapeutic Effects of Myristica Fragrans (nutmeg) on Periodontitis a Short Review

Myristica fragrans, commonly known as nutmeg has been used as a spice and flavouring agent in the food industry and domestic use since ages. It has also shown to have many medicinal properties due to the complex structural molecules present in it. Its role however in periodontal diseases has not been reported to the best of our knowledge. Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease affecting perio...

Evaluation of the anti–depressant activity of Myristica fragrans (Nutmeg) in male rats

Objective: The present study was undertaken to evaluate anti-depressant activity of Myristica fragrans(MS). Materials and Methods: Male Wistar rats were subjected to imipramine and herbal extract ofMS for their antidepressant activity using Forced Swimming Test (FST), Reserpine Reversal Test (RRT), Haloperidol-Induced Catalepsy (HIC), and Pentobarbitone Sleeping Time (PST). Results: Administr...

Lipid Lowering Effects of Myristica Fragrans