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Myristica fragrans
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Source: AGRICOLA database (1970-1996)
Common Name(s):
nutmeg syn mace syn noix muscade syn nuez moscadaReferences
(Biological Abstracts 1988-2000):[These references are from the Biological Abstracts database and are courtesy of SilverPlatter Information. For more information re SilverPlatter, go to
www.silverplatter.com. References are listed alphabetically by author within years, with most recent references first; addresses of author(s) have been included when available. To search within this page, we suggest using Find in Page, within the Edit menu of the Web Browser.]Capasso, R., L. Pinto, et al. (2000). Preventive effect of eugenol on PAF and ethanol-induced gastric mucosal damage. Fitoterapia . [print] August 71(Supplement 1): S131-S137. {a} Department of Experimental Pharmacology, University of Naples, 'Federico II', Via D. Montesano, 49, 80131, Naples, Italy
Dorman, H. J. D. and S. G. Deans (2000). Antimicrobial agents from plants: Antibacterial activity of plant volatile oils. Journal of Applied Microbiology. Feb. 88(2): 308-316. {a} Aromatic and Medicinal Plant Group, Scottish Agricultural College, Auchincruive, South Ayrshire, KA6 5HW, UK
Dorman, H. J. D., A. C. Figueiredo, et al. (2000). In vitro evaluation of antioxidant activity of essential oils and their components. Flavour and Fragrance Journal. Jan. Feb. 15(1): 12-16. {a} Aromatic and Medicinal Plant Group, Scottish Agricultural College, Auchincruive, South Ayrshire, Ayrshire, KA6 5HW, UK
Choo, L. C., S. M. Wong, et al. (1999). Essential oil of nutmeg pericarp. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. Oct. 79(13): 1954-1957. {a} School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800, Minden, Penang, Malaysia
Haldankar, P. M., D. D. Nagwekar, et al. (1999). Factors influencing epicotyl grafting in nutmeg. Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Sciences. Dec. 21(4): 940-944. {a} Regional Coconut Research Station (Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth) Bhatye, Ratnagiri, MAH, 415 612, India
Lee, K. K., J. H. Kim, et al. (1999). Inhibitory effects of 150 plant extracts on elastase activity, and their anti-inflammatory effects. International Journal of Cosmetic Science. April 21(2): 71-82. {a} Department of Biochemistry, College of Natural Science, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, 361-763, South Korea
Peter, K. V. (1999). Spices research in India. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences. Aug. 68(8 spec. issue): 527-532. {a} Indian Institute of Spices Research, Calicut, KER, 673 012, India
Shinohara, C., S. Mori, et al. (1999). Arg-gingipain inhibition and anti-bacterial activity selective for Porphyromonas gingivalis by malabaricone C. Bioscience Biotechnology and Biochemistry. Aug. 63(8): 1475-1477. {a} Sagami Chemical Research Center, 4-4-1 Nishiohnuma, Sagamihara-shi, Kanagawa, 229-0012, Japan
Woolf, A. (1999). Essential oil poisoning. Journal of Toxicology Clinical Toxicology. Oct. 37(6): 721-727. {a} Massachusetts Poisoning Center, 300 Longwood Avenue, Ida C. Smith Building, Boston, MA, USA
Dhuley, J. N. and S. R. Naik (1998). Protection by Rhinax in various models of ulceration in rats. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 63(3): 219-225. {a} Pharmacology Toxicology Division, Research Centre, Hindistan Antibiotics Limited, Pimpri, Pune 411 018, India
Ejechi, B. O., J. A. Souzey, et al. (1998). Microbial stability of mango (Mangifera indica L.) juice preserved by combined application of mild heat and extracts of two tropical spices. Journal of Food Protection 61(6): 725-727. {a} Dep. Microbiol., Delta State Univ., Abraka, Nigeria
Mallavarapu, G. R. and S. Ramesh (1998). Composition of essential oils of nutmeg and mace. Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Sciences 20(3): 746-748. Cent. Inst. Med. Aromatic Plants, Field Station, G.K.V.K. P.O., Bangalore 560065, India
Park, S., D. K. Lee, et al. (1998). Inhibition of fos-jun-DNA complex formation by dihydroguaiaretic acid and in vitro cytotoxic effects on cancer cells. Cancer Letters 127(1-2): 23-28. {a} Dep. Chem., Seoul Natl. Univ., Seoul 151-742, South Korea
Pitasawat, B., W. Choochote, et al. (1998). Screening for larvicidal activity of ten carminative plants. Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. Sept. 29(3): 660-662. {a} Department of Parasitology, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
Hallstrom, H. and A. Thuvander (1997). Toxicological evaluation of myristicin. Natural Toxins 5(5): 186-192. {a} Div. Toxicol., National Food Administration, Box 622, 751 26 Uppsala, Sweden
Lee, K. T., B. J. Kim, et al. (1997). Biological screening of 100 plant extracts for cosmetic use (I): Inhibitory activities of tyrosinase and DOPA auto-oxidation. International Journal of Cosmetic Science 19(6): 291-298. {a} R D Cent., Coreana Cosmetics Co. Ltd., Cheonan 333-830, South Korea
Mackeen, M. M., A. M. Ali, et al. (1997). Antinematodal activity of some Malaysian plant extracts against the pine wood nematode, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus. Pesticide Science 51(2): 165-170. {a} Dep. Biotechnol., Univ. Putra, Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
Suryakala, S. S. T. (1997). Natural products as insect growth regulators. Indian Journal of Plant Protection 25(2): 128-129. {a} Entomol. Sect., Dep. Zoology, Osmania Univ., Hyderabad-500 007, India
Voelker, T. A., A. Jones, et al. (1997). Broad-range and binary-range acyl-acyl-carrier-protein thioesterase suggest an alternative mechanism for medium-chain production in seeds. Plant Physiology Rockville 114(2): 669-677. {a} Calgene Inc., 1920 Fifth Street, Davis, CA 95616, USA
Dan, N. a., M. Abdullah, et al. (1996). Notes of some land molluscs at Malaysian Agricultural Park, Shah Alam, Selangor. Malaysian Applied Biology 24(2): 101-104. {a} Dep. Zool., Fac. Life Sci., Univ. Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
Dickson, C. (1996). Food, medicinal and other plants from the 15th century drains of Paisley Abbey, Scotland. Vegetation History and Archaeobotany 5(1-2): 25-31. Dep. Environ. Evol. Biol., Graham Kerr Build., Univ. Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, UK
Kasahara, H., M. Miyazawa, et al. (1996). O-demethylation of 7,7'-epoxylignans by Aspergillus niger. Phytochemistry Oxford 43(1): 111-113. {a} Dep. Appled Chem., Fac. Sci. Engineering, Kinki Univ., Kowakae, Higashiosaka-shi, Osaka 577, Japan
Ram, A., P. Lauria, et al. (1996). Hypolipidaemic effect of Myristica fragrans fruit extract in rabbits. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 55(1): 49-53. {a} Dep. Med., Monilek Hosp. Res. Centre, Jawhar Nagar, Jaipur, India
Sastre, J., M. Olmo, et al. (1996). Occupational asthma due to different spices. Allergy Copenhagen 51(2): 117-120. {a} Servicio de Alergia, Fundacion Jimenez Diaz, Av. Reyes Catolicos 2, 28040 Madrid, Spain
Yen, V. C. R. S. and D. McGaw (1996). Yield and chemical composition and essential oils of Grenadian nutmegs. Tropical Agriculture 73(4): 301-304. {a} Dep. Chem., Univ. West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and, Trinidad and Tobago
Baburaj, D. S. (1995). Less known exotics of economic importance found in the Nilgiri District, Tamil Nadu. Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany 19(2): 425-433. Survey Med. Plants and Collection Unit, Udhagamandalam-643 002, India
Kasahara, H., M. Miyazawa, et al. (1995). Absolute configuration of 8-O-4'-neolignans from Myristica fragrans. Phytochemistry Oxford 40(5): 1515-1517. {a} Dep. Appl. Chem., Fac. Sci. Eng., Kinki Univ., Kowakae, Higashiosaka-shi, Osaka 577, Japan
Sharma, A., R. Mathur, et al. (1995). Prevention of hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerosis in rabbit after supplementation of Myristica fragrans seed extract. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology 39(4): 407-410. {a} Reproduction Physiol. Section, Dep. Zool., Univ. Rajasthan, Jaipur-302 004, India
Chhabra, S. K. and A. R. Rao (1994). Transmammary modulation of xenobiotic metabolizing enzymes in liver of mouse pups by mace (Myristica fragrans Houtt.). Journal of Ethnopharmacology 42(3): 169-177. {a} Carcinogenesis Sect., Lab. Comparative Carcinogenesis, Natl. Cancer Inst., Building 538, Room 205E, Frederick, MD 21702, USA
Perez, C. and C. Anesini (1994). Antibacterial activity of alimentary plants against Staphylococcus aureus growth. American Journal of Chinese Medicine 22(2): 169-174. Catedra Farmacol., Fac. Odontol., Univ. Buenos Aires, M.T. de Alvear 2142, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Van, G. C. and P. A. Cox (1994). Ethnobotany of nutmeg in the Spice Islands. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 42(2): 117-124. {a} Dep. Bot. and Range Sci., Brigham Young Univ., Provo, UT 84602, USA
Borges, P. and J. Pino (1993). Obtaining of nutmeg (Myristica fragrans H.) oleoresin. Revista Espanola de Ciencia y Tecnologia de Alimentos 33(2): 209-215. Inst. Investigaciones Industria Alimenticia, Carretera Guatao, Km. 3,5. Lisa, Habana 19200, Cuba
Devasahayam, S. and K. M. A. Koya (1993). Additions to the insect fauna associated with tree spices. Entomon 18(1-2): 101-102. Natl. Res. Centre Spices, Marikkunnu, Calicut, Kerala, IND 673 012
Mohiuddin, S., R. A. Qureshi, et al. (1993). Laboratory evaluation of some vegetable oils as protectants of stored products. Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research 36(9): 377-379. PCSIR Lab. Complex, Karachi-75280, Pakistan
Moyler, D. A. (1993). Extraction of Essential Oils with Carbon Dioxide. Flavour and Fragrance Journal 8(5): 235-247. Universal Flavors Ltd., Bilton Road, Milton Keynes MK1 1HP, UK
Randerath, K., K. L. Putman, et al. (1993). Flavor constituents in cola drinks induced hepatic DNA adducts in adult and fetal mice. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications 192(1): 61-68. {a} Div. Toxicology, Dep. Pharmacology, Baylor Coll. Med., Houston, TX 77030, USA
Sangakkara, U. R. (1993). Effect of time of harvest and storage conditions on germination of nutmeg (Myristica fragrans (Houtt). Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science 170(2): 97-102. Fac. Agric., Univ. Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Singh, A. and A. R. Rao (1993). Modulatory effect of areca nut on the action of mace (Myristica fragrans, Houtt) on the hepatic detoxification system in mice. Food and Chemical Toxicology 31(7): 517-521. {a} Cancer Biol. Lab., Sch. Life Sci,. Jawaharlal Nehru Univ, New Delhi-110067, India
Stapelfeldt, H., H. Jun, et al. (1993). Fluorescence properties of carminic acid in relation to aggregation, complex formation and oxygen activation in aqueous food models. Food Chemistry 48(1): 1-11. {a} RVAU Centre Food Res. Chem. Dep., Royal Vet. Agric. Univ., Thorvaldsensvej 40, DK-1871 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
Stein, J. E., W. L. Reichert, et al. (1993). Phosphorus-32 postlabeling analysis of DNA adduct formation and persistence in English sole (Pleuronectes vetulus) exposed to benzo(a)pyrene and 7H-dibenzo(c,g)carbazole. Chemico Biological Interactions 88(1): 55-69. {a} Environmental Conservation Div., Northwest Fisheries Sci. Cent., 2725 Montlake Blvd. East., Seattle, WA 98112-2097, USA
Gupta, S., J. N. S. Yadava, et al. (1992). Anti-diarrhoeal profile of an extract and some fractions from Myristica fragrans (Nutmeg) on Escherichia coli enterotoxin-induced secretory response. International Journal of Pharmacognosy 30(3): 179-183. {a} Div. Microbiol., C.D.R.I, Lucknoe, India
Kumari, M. V. R. (1992). Modulatory influences of mace (Myristica fragrans, Houtt.) on hepatic detoxification systems and bone marrow genotoxicity in male Swiss albino mice. Nutrition Research 12(3): 385-394.
Mahmoud, I., A. Alkofahi, et al. (1992). Mutagenic and toxic activities of several spices and some Jordanian medicinal plants. International Journal Of Pharmacognosy 30(2): 81-85.
Sankat, C. K. (1992). Mechanical shelling of Grenadian nutmeg seeds: Theoretical and experimental approaches. Canadian Agricultural Engineering 34(2): 257-164.
Behnke, H. D. (1991). Sieve-element characters of Myristicaceae: Nuclear crystals, S-type and P-type plastids, nacreous walls. Nordic Journal Of Botany 11(3): 333-344.
Hussain, S. P. and A. R. Rao (1991). Chemopreventive action of mace (Myristica fragrans, Houtt) on methylcholanthrene-induced carcinogenesis in the uterine cervix in mice. Cancer Letters 56(3): 231-234.
Jannu, L. N., S. P. Hussain, et al. (1991). Chemopreventive action of mace (Myristica fragrans, Houtt) on DMBA-induced papillomagenesis in the skin mice. Cancer Letters 56(1): 59-64.
Kim, Y. B., I. Y. Park, et al. (1991). The crystal structure of licarin-B, a component of the seeds of Myristica fragrans. Archives Of Pharmacal Research 14(1): 1-6.
Orabi, K. Y., J. S. Mossa, et al. (1991). Isolation and characterization of two antimicrobial agents from mace Myristica fragrans. Journal Of Natural Products 54(3): 856-859.
Packiyasothy, E. V., E. R. Jansz, et al. (1991). Studies on some chemical components of nutmeg (Myristica fragrans Houtt) leaf directed at determination of sex of seedlings. Journal of the National Science Council of Sri Lanka 19(2): 91-97. {a} Higher Inst. Technol., P.O. Box 68, Brack, Libya
Singh, D. and A. K. Singh (1991). Repellent and insecticidal properties of essential oils against housefly, Musca domestica L. Insect Science And Its Application 12(4): 487-492.
Zacchino, S. A. and H. Badano (1991). Enantioselective synthesis and absolute configuration assignment of erythro-(3,4-methylenedioxy-7-hydroxy-1'-allyl-3',5'-dimethoxy)-8.0.4'-neolignan and its acetate, isolated from nutmeg (Myristica fragrans). Journal Of Natural Products 54(1): 155-160.
Gotke, N., M. L. Maeshwari, et al. (1990). Nematicidal activity of Myristica fragrans against Meloidogyne incognita. Indian Perfumer 34(2): 105-107.
Janssens, J., G. M. Laekeman, et al. (1990). Nutmeg oil: Identification and quantitation of its most active constituents as inhibitors of platelet aggregation. Journal Of Ethnopharmacology 29(2): 179-188.
Shin, K. H. and W. S. Woo (1990). Inhibition and induction of hepatic mixed function oxidase by phenylpropanoids from the seeds of Myristica fragrans. Korean Biochemical Journal 23(1): 122-127.
Armstrong, J. E. and A. K. Irvine (1989). Floral biology of Myristica insipida (Myristicaceae), a distinctive beetle pollination syndrome. American Journal Of Botany 76(1): 86-94.
Aseeva, T. A. and S. M. Batorova (1989). On the application of medicinal plants in the folk medicine of Buryats and Mongols. Izvestiya Sibirskogo Otdeleniya Akademii Nauk Sssr Seriya Biologicheskikh Nauk(3): 52-57.
Kumari, M. V. R. and A. R. Rao (1989). Effect of mace (Myristica fragrans, Houtt.) on cytosolic glutathione S-transferase activity and acid soluble sulfhydryl level in mouse liver. Cancer Letters 46(2): 87-92.
Nitta, A. and G. Murata (1989). On Myristica fragrans Houtt. and Myristica fatua Houtt. Acta Phytotaxonomica Et Geobotanica 40(5-6): 167-178.
Ozaki, Y., S. Soedigdo, et al. (1989). Antiinflammatory effect of mace, aril of Myristica fragrans Houtt., and its active principles. Japanese Journal Of Pharmacology 49(2): 155-164.
Saleh, M., Z. Nabil, et al. (1989). Acute and chronic effects of a nutmeg extract on the toad heart. Pharmacology Biochemistry And Behavior 32(1): 83-86.
Su, H. C. F. (1989). Effects of Myristica fragrans fruit (Family Myristicaceae) to four species of stored-product insects. Journal Of Entomological Science 24(2): 168-173.
Hada, S., M. Hattori, et al. (1988). New neolignans and lignans from the aril of Myristica fragrans. Phytochemistry 27(2): 563-568.
Hattori, M., X. W. Yang, et al. (1988). New constituents of the aril of Myristica fragrans. Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin 36(2): 648-653.
Nakamura, N., F. Kiuchi, et al. (1988). Studies on crude drugs effective on visceral larva migrans: V. The larvicidal principle in mace (aril of Myristica fragrans). Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin 36(7): 2685-2688.
Shin, K. H., O. N. Kim, et al. (1988). Isolation of hepatic drug metabolism inhibitors from the seeds of Myristica fragrans. Archives Of Pharmacal Research 11(3): 240-243.
Al, K. I. M. H., S. A. H. Moursi, et al. (1987). Gas-liquid chromatographic determination of fatty acids and sterols of selected Iraqi foods. Journal Of Food Composition And Analysis 1(1): 59-64.
Hattori, M., S. Hada, et al. (1987). New 2,5-bisaryl-3,4-dimethyltetrahydrofuran lignans from the aril of Myristica fragrans. Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin 35(8): 3315-3322.
Hattori, M., S. Hada, et al. (1987). New acyclic bisphenylpropanoids from the aril of Myristica fragrans. Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin 35(2): 668-674.
Zaki, N. G., M. N. M. El, et al. (1987). Teratogenicity of nutmeg in fetuses of rats. Bulletin Of The Faculty Of Science Cairo University 55(1): 105-124.
Armstrong, J. E. and B. A. Drummond, III (1986). Floral biology of Myristica fragrans (Myristicaceae), the nutmeg of commerce. Biotropica 18(1): 32-38.
Hattori, M., S. Hada, et al. (1986). Studies on dental caries prevention by traditional medicines: X. Antibacterial action of phenolic components from mace against Streptococcus mutans. Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin 34(9): 3885-3893.
Zachariah, T. J., A. Gopalam, et al. (1986). Steroid degradation compound associated with sex expression in nutmeg (Myristica fragrans L.). Proceedings Of The Indian National Science Academy Part B Biological Sciences 52(5): 685-688.
Khan, H. H., N. Bibi, et al. (1985). Trace metal contents of common spices. Pakistan Journal Of Scientific And Industrial Research 28(4): 234-237.
Namba, T., M. Tsunezuka, et al. (1985). Studies on dental caries prevention by traditional medicines: Part VII. Screening of ayurvedic medicines for anti-plaque action. Shoyakugaku Zasshi 39(2): 146-153.
Rasheed, A. (1985). Quantitative determination of pharmacologically active constituents of Myristica fragrans (Nutmeg) by gas liquid chromatography. Journal Of Pharmacy 6(1-2): 41-50.
Sarath, K. S. J., E. R. Jansz, et al. (1985). Some physical and chemical characteristics of Sri Lankan nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) oil. Journal Of The Science Of Food And Agriculture 36(2): 93-100.
Shidore, P. P., S. M. Mujumdar, et al. (1985). Anti-diarrheal and anti-inflammatory activity of nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) extracts. Indian Journal Of Pharmaceutical Sciences 47(5): 188-190.
Rashid, A. and D. S. Misra (1984). Antienterotoxic effect of Myristica fragrans (nutmeg) on enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli. Indian Journal Of Medical Research 79(May): 694-696.
Woo, W. S., K. H. Shin, et al. (1542). The structure of macelignan from Myristica fragrans. Phytochemistry 26(5): 1542-1543.
Armstrong, J. E. and S. C. Tucker (1131). Floral development in Myristica (Myristicaceae). American Journal Of Botany 73(8): 1131-1143.
Sharma, A., A. S. Ghanekar, et al. (1061). Microbiological status and antifungal properties of irradiated spices. Journal Of Agricultural And Food Chemistry 32(5): 1061-1063.
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