Abstract An effort to solve sex-determining problems in nutmeg cultivation is using shoot grafted seeds of known sex parental tree through epicotyl grafting. However, constraint grafting has a relatively high mortality rate due suboptimal microclimates. Therefore, the study aimed increase grafted-nutmeg seeds’ viability and plant vigor field micro-clipping microclimate optimization. The experim...

Herbal medicines have been shown as anti-inflammatory with potentially lesser side effects. The active compound of nutmeg seed is proven to accelerate the healing process inflammation. This study aimed evaluate gel formulation Indonesian (Myristica fragrans Houtt) extract for activity. A true experimental post test only control group design was used in this study. formulated various concentrati...

ABSTRACTThe objective of this study is to investigate the quality nutmeg with different degrees maturity in sun drying based on national standards Indonesia, namely Calibrated Nutmeg (CN), ABCD (Average), shrivel, and BWP (Broken Wormy Punky). The result showed that older degree give better quality. 7 months contain 0 % CN, 7.16 ABCD, 13.09 Shrivel, 79.75 BWP. 8 7.90 13.3 65.68 9 30.12 38.27 20...

The present study was designed to evaluate the inhibitory effect of nutmeg (Myristica fragrans Houtt.) seed essential oil on the locomotor activity of mice in a wheel cage. Active compounds in the essential oil were identified by off-line solid phase extraction (SPE-C18) and GC/MS analysis. The essential oil was administered by inhalation at doses of 0.1, 0.3, and 0.5 mL/cage. The results showe...

Natural plant extracts offer a promising hope in the prevention/treatment of cancer arising from genetic mutations. This study evaluated in vitro and in vivo mutagenic and antimutagenic effects of aqueous fraction of Myristica fragrans (AFMF) leaves on TA100 strain of Salmonella typhimurium and Mus musculus (Male Swiss albino mice), respectively. The antioxidant activity of AFMF against 2,2-dip...