Abstract Nutmeg is one of the spice plants that can be found in province Aceh, nutmeg processed into snacks managed by cooperatives small and medium enterprises. Due to a large number nutmeg, processing regional economic empowerment. In this study, an analysis supply chain distribution candied level consumer preference for fruit was carried out. Processing form dry nutmeg. The sample used 14 un...

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...

CONTEXT Nutmeg [Myristica fragrans Houtt. (Myristicaceae)] has a long-standing reputation of psychoactivity. Anecdotal reports of nutmeg use as a cheap marijuana substitute, coupled to previous studies reporting a cannabimimetic-like action, suggest that nutmeg may interact with the endocannabinoid system. OBJECTIVE The study evaluates nutmeg fractions for binding capacity with various CNS re...

Plant essential oils from 20 plant species were tested for their insecticidal activity against larvae of Lycoriella ingenua (Dufour) (Diptera: Sciaridae) by using a fumigation bioassay. Good insecticidal activity (>90%) against larvae of L. ingenua was achieved with essential oils of caraway seed Carum carvi (L.)], lemongrass [Cymbopogon citratus (D.C.) Stapf.], mandarine (Citrus reticulate Bla...

Dengue fever is transmitted through the bite of a female mosquito that stores dengue virus in its eggs, then will be to humans bites. The right way control spread Fever vector population use bioinsecticides whose basic ingredients come from plants containing chemicals are toxic insects. This study aims determine effectiveness aromatherapy candle media made nutmeg leaf (Myristica fragrans houtt)...

Aphrodisiacs are substances that function as stimulants to increase sexual behavior. Some plants have been studied aphrodisiacs. Based on this background, it is necessary research The aphrodisiac effect of a solution nutmeg (myristica fragrans houtt.) the behavior mice (Mus musculus). This type was qualitative descriptive study consisting five groups, each with three repetitions. There were 30...