or ' pan ') with the addition of lime, arecanut, catechu, cardamoms, nutmeg, cloves and camphor. In treatises on Ayurveda, the betel leaf has been stated to have beneficial effects on the throat, larynx, respiratory and digestive organs, particularly in conditions like cough, dyspnoea and indigestion in children. According to Susruta, it is aromatic, carminative, stimulant and astringent. Inter...

Background: Essential Oils (EOs) of spices may serve as a potential source of antibacterial and antioxidant agents due to the presence of a diverse group of phytochemicals. In the present investigation, an attempt has been made to seek EOs from five commonly used spices that have both strong antibacterial and antioxidant potential to shed some light on these important aspects. Methods: In vitr...

Adoption of drip irrigation in Kerala State of India is very low and potential exists toincrease its adoption in the State. A field survey was conducted in two districts to determine themajor factors influencing farmers’ adoption of drip irrigation and to draw conclusions that willhelp in developing policy and institutional interventions to encourage the adoption. The resultsindicated that adop...

The effects of essential oils (EOs) of oregano and nutmeg with and without commercial emulsifier/stabilizer compound (E/S) on the microbial quality of ready-to-cook barbecued chicken were evaluated. Barbecued chicken was traditionally prepared. 3 μL/g and 10 mg/g of EOs and/or E/S were then added to the barbecued chicken, respectively. The samples were stored at 3°C for 144 h, 8 and 20ºC for 72...

Nutmeg oil contains α-pinene, which can be used as sunscreen. The combination of Tween 80 and PEG 400 maintain the stability nutmeg microemulsion. This research was a follow-up study that aims to determine SPF value qualitative chemical content seed microemulsions (NSM). NSM made with concentration 6.4% tween surfactants cosurfactants variations in ratio F1 (5: 4), F2 (6: F3 (7: 4). analyzed u...

Background: One of the causes dental caries is Streptococcus mutant bacteria which has ability to change sugar content food waste into lactic acid as initial process caries. efforts overcome use natural ingredients such nutmeg. Every part nutmeg active substances that are efficacious antimicrobial, antibacterial, antioxidant, antifungal and anti-inflammatory. Pulpam, seeds fuli showed potential...