In vitro responses and production of phytochemicals of potential medicinal value in nutmeg, Myristica fragrans Houtt
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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...
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عنوان ژورنال: Indian Journal of Science and Technology
سال: 2009
ISSN: 0974-6846,0974-5645
DOI: 10.17485/ijst/2009/v2i4.3