EFEK ANTI-INFLAMASI EMULGEL MINYAK BIJI PALA (Myristica fragrans) PADA MENCIT

Lipid Lowering Effects of Myristica Fragrans

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...

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...

Antibacterial Activity of Myristica fragrans against Oral Pathogens

Myristica fragrans Houtt is mostly cultivated for spices in Penang Island, Malaysia. The ethyl acetate and ethanol extracts of flesh, mace and seed of Myristica fragrans was evaluated the bactericidal potential against three Gram-positive cariogenic bacteria (Streptococcus mutans ATCC 25175, Streptococcus mitis ATCC 6249, and Streptococcus salivarius ATCC 13419) and three Gram-negative periodon...

Radioprotection of Swiss albino mice by Myristica fragrans houtt.

Nutmeg, the dried seed kernel of Myristica fragrans, MF (Family: Myristicaceae) possesses antifungal, hepatoprotective and antioxidant properties. Its radioprotective effect against 6, 8 and 10 Gy gamma radiation was evaluated by 30 day survival assay. Regression analysis yielded LD(50/30 )as 6.83 Gy and 8.89 Gy for irradiated only and (MF + radiation) groups, respectively. The dose reduction f...