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44 Diseases Researched for Nutmeg
NameACCKFocus
Chemically-Induced Liver Damage35Locked
Inflammation35Locked
Low Libido24Locked
Memory Disorders24Locked
Obesity34Locked
Thrombosis24Locked
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Toxicity 12Locked
Alcohol Toxicity 12Locked
Allodynia12Locked
Arteriosclerosis12Locked
Bacterial Infections and Mycoses22Locked
Cadmium Poisoning 12Locked
Chronic Pain12Locked
Colon Cancer12Locked
Coronavirus Infection22Locked
Depression12Locked
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 112Locked
Diabetes: Oxidative Stress12Locked
Epilepsy12Locked
Gastric Ulcer12Locked
Hyperlipidemia12Locked
Intima Media Thickening 12Locked
Learning disorders12Locked
Liver Disease12Locked
Liver Fibrosis12Locked
Lung Cancer12Locked
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)12Locked
Oxidative Stress12Locked
Seizures12Locked
Bacterial Infections: Resistance/Biofilm Formation11Locked
Cancers: All11Locked
Cholesterol: Oxidation11Locked
Diabetic Neuropathies11Locked
Endocannabinoid Disorders11Locked
Foodborne Pathogens: Prevention/Food Preservation11Locked
Hyperglycemia11Locked
Leukemia11Locked
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus11Locked
Osteoporosis11Locked
Peridontal Infection11Locked
Salmonella Infections11Locked
Toxoplasma gondii Infection11Locked
Toxoplasmosis11Locked
Typhoid Fever11Locked
38 Pharmacological Actions Researched for Nutmeg
NameACCKFocus
Anti-Inflammatory Agents611Locked
Antioxidants58Locked
Hepatoprotective35Locked
Anti-Bacterial Agents44Locked
Anticonvulsants24Locked
Aphrodisiac 24Locked
Analgesics23Locked
Hypoglycemic Agents23Locked
NF-kappaB Inhibitor23Locked
Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor12Locked
Adrenergic Agents12Locked
Anti-Apoptotic12Locked
Anti-Fibrotic12Locked
Anti-Platelet12Locked
Anti-Ulcer Agents12Locked
Anti-thrombotic12Locked
Antidepressive Agents12Locked
Antiviral Agents22Locked
Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors12Locked
Dopaminergic12Locked
Gastroprotective12Locked
Heme oxygenase-1 up-regulation12Locked
Hypolipidemic12Locked
Interferon Gamma Reducer12Locked
Lactate Dehydrogenase A Inhibitor12Locked
Neuroprotective Agents12Locked
Nrf2 activation12Locked
Pancreato Protective Agents12Locked
Renoprotective12Locked
Serotonergic12Locked
Superoxide Dismutase Up-regulation12Locked
Alpha-amylase inhibitor11Locked
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor 11Locked
Anti-Tumor11Locked
Antiparasitic Agents11Locked
Apoptotic11Locked
Enzyme Inhibitors11Locked
Enzyme Inhibitors: Pancreatic Lipase11Locked

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38 Abstracts with Nutmeg Research

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A spice mixture containing garlic, ginger and nutmeg possesses both therapeutic and prophylactic effect against Cd-induced organ damage.May 31, 2016

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Pubmed Data : Adv Pharm Bull. 2016 Jun ;6(2):271-4. Epub 2016 Jun 30. PMID: 27478792
Article Published Date : May 31, 2016
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Garlic, Ginger, Nutmeg
Diseases : Cadmium Poisoning
Pharmacological Actions : Renoprotective
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Effect of Myristica fragrans extract on total body composition in cafeteria diet induced obesity.Dec 31, 2018

Pubmed Data : Bioinformation. 2019 ;15(9):657-665. Epub 2019 Oct 13. PMID: 31787815
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2018
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Nutmeg
Diseases : Obesity
Additional Keywords : Anti-Obesity Agents
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Western Diet
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Hepatoprotective effect of nanoniosome loaded Myristica fragrans phenolic compounds in mice-induced hepatotoxicity.Jan 10, 2022

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Pubmed Data : J Cell Mol Med. 2022 11 ;26(21):5517-5527. Epub 2022 Oct 12. PMID: 36226354
Article Published Date : Jan 10, 2022
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Nutmeg
Diseases : Chemically-Induced Liver Damage, Oxidative Stress
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Antioxidants, Hepatoprotective, Interferon Gamma Reducer, Superoxide Dismutase Up-regulation
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Nutmega (Myristica fragrans), and vitamin C (ascorbic acid) have acetylcholinesterase-inhibiting associated with improved memory and learning. activity. Jun 01, 2006

Pubmed Data : J Med Food. 2006 Summer;9(2):281-3. PMID: 16822217
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2006
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Licorice, Nutmeg, Vitamin C
Diseases : Memory Disorders
Pharmacological Actions : Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor
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Myristica fragrans extract regulates gut microbes and metabolites to attenuate hepatic inflammation and lipid metabolism disorders.Apr 18, 2022

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Pubmed Data : Nutrients. 2022 Apr 19 ;14(9). Epub 2022 Apr 19. PMID: 35565666
Article Published Date : Apr 18, 2022
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Nutmeg
Diseases : Inflammation, Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, NF-kappaB Inhibitor
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Myristica fragrans kernels prevent paracetamol-induced hepatotoxicity.Feb 24, 2019

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Int J Mol Sci. 2019 Feb 25 ;20(4). Epub 2019 Feb 25. PMID: 30823534
Article Published Date : Feb 24, 2019
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Nutmeg
Diseases : Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Toxicity , Chemically-Induced Liver Damage
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Apoptotic, Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Antioxidants, Heme oxygenase-1 up-regulation, Hepatoprotective, Nrf2 activation
Problem Substances : Acetaminophen, Paracetamol
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Myristica fragrans showed significant protecting activity in ethanol induced ulcer.Jun 18, 2019

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Pubmed Data : An Acad Bras Cienc. 2019 Jun 19 ;91(2):e20181044. Epub 2019 Jun 19. PMID: 31241706
Article Published Date : Jun 18, 2019
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Nutmeg
Diseases : Alcohol Toxicity , Gastric Ulcer
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Ulcer Agents, Gastroprotective
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Nutmeg demonstrates antidepressant activity. Mar 01, 2006

Pubmed Data : J Med Food. 2006 Spring;9(1):84-9. PMID: 16579733
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2006
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Nutmeg
Diseases : Depression
Pharmacological Actions : Adrenergic Agents, Antidepressive Agents, Dopaminergic, Serotonergic
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Nutmeg effectively inhibits cancer growth and metabolism by inhibiting the activity of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH).Dec 31, 2015

Pubmed Data : Am J Chin Med. 2016 ;44(5):1063-79. Epub 2016 Jul 19. PMID: 27430914
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2015
Study Type : Animal Study, In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Nutmeg
Diseases : Colon Cancer, Lung Cancer
Pharmacological Actions : Lactate Dehydrogenase A Inhibitor
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts, Warburg Effect
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Nutmeg extract might be regarded as a useful supplementary agent in epilepsy treatment through its attenuation of neuronal loss and glial activation.Dec 31, 2018

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Pubmed Data : Iran J Pharm Res. 2019 ;18(2):812-825. PMID: 31531064
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2018
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Nutmeg
Diseases : Epilepsy
Pharmacological Actions : Anticonvulsants, Neuroprotective Agents
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Nutmeg has a cholesterol lowering and plaque dissolving effect in hypercholesterolemic rabbits. Oct 01, 1995

Pubmed Data : Indian J Physiol Pharmacol. 1995 Oct;39(4):407-10. PMID: 8582756
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 1995
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Nutmeg
Diseases : Arteriosclerosis, Intima Media Thickening
Additional Keywords : Disease Regression
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Nutmeg has a lipid lowering and anti-platelet effect in rabbits. Dec 01, 1996

Pubmed Data : J Ethnopharmacol. 1996 Dec;55(1):49-53. PMID: 9121167
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 1996
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Nutmeg
Diseases : Hyperlipidemia, Thrombosis
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Platelet, Hypolipidemic
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Nutmeg has anticonvulsant properties. Feb 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Phytother Res. 2009 Feb;23(2):153-8. PMID: 19067329
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2009
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Nutmeg
Diseases : Seizures
Pharmacological Actions : Anticonvulsants
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Nutmeg oil alleviates chronic inflammatory pain through inhibition of COX-2 expression.Dec 31, 2015

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Pubmed Data : Food Nutr Res. 2016 ;60:30849. Epub 2016 Apr 26. PMID: 27121041
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2015
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Nutmeg
Diseases : Allodynia, Chronic Pain, Inflammation
Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics, Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors
Additional Keywords : Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
Problem Substances : Diclofenac
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Nutmeg possesses significant aphrodisiac properties. Jul 20, 2005

Pubmed Data : BMC Complement Altern Med. 2005 Jul 20;5:16. PMID: 16033651
Article Published Date : Jul 20, 2005
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Nutmeg
Diseases : Low Libido
Pharmacological Actions : Aphrodisiac
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Nutmeg seeds improve mouse memory. Jun 01, 2004

Pubmed Data : J Med Food. 2004 Summer;7(2):157-61. PMID: 15298762
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2004
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Nutmeg
Diseases : Learning disorders, Memory Disorders
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Nutmeghas antithrombotic properties. Jun 01, 1999

Pubmed Data : Phytother Res. 1999 Jun;13(4):344-5. PMID: 10404545
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 1999
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Nutmeg
Diseases : Thrombosis
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-thrombotic
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The extracts (50% ethanolic) of nutmeg and clove enhanced the sexual behaviour of male mice.Oct 20, 2003

Pubmed Data : BMC Complement Altern Med. 2003 Oct 20;3:6. Epub 2003 Oct 20. PMID: 14567759
Article Published Date : Oct 20, 2003
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Clove, Nutmeg
Diseases : Low Libido
Pharmacological Actions : Aphrodisiac
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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These results suggest that nutmeg extract has potent antidiabetic and β-cell protection activities.May 06, 2019

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Pubmed Data : Folia Morphol (Warsz). 2019 May 7. Epub 2019 May 7. PMID: 31063201
Article Published Date : May 06, 2019
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Nutmeg
Diseases : Diabetes: Oxidative Stress, Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants, Hypoglycemic Agents, Pancreato Protective Agents
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This proposes methoxyeugenol as a novel and potential therapeutic approach to treat chronic liver disease and fibrosis.Jul 15, 2021

Pubmed Data : J Ethnopharmacol. 2021 Jul 16 ;280:114433. Epub 2021 Jul 16. PMID: 34280502
Article Published Date : Jul 15, 2021
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Nutmeg, Propolis: Brazillian
Diseases : Liver Disease, Liver Fibrosis
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Fibrotic, Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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Bael (Aegle marmelos), Bombax ceiba (Salmalia malabarica), Pomegranate (Punica granatum), Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans), Holarrhena antidysenterica, Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna) and Triphala exhibit strong anti-Salmonella typhi activity, in vitro. Aug 01, 2004

Pubmed Data : Phytother Res. 2004 Aug;18(8):670-3. PMID: 15476301
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2004
Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Arjuna, Bael , Bombax ceiba, Holarrhena antidysenterica, Nutmeg, Pomegranate, Triphala
Diseases : Salmonella Infections, Typhoid Fever
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Bacterial Agents
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Compounds extracted from nutmeg inhibit LDL cholesterol oxidation. Nov 01, 2007

Pubmed Data : Explore (NY). 2007 Nov-Dec;3(6):573-84. PMID: 17998162
Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2007
Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Nutmeg
Diseases : Cholesterol: Oxidation
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants
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Compounds from nutmeg were found to have potent NF-κB inhibition.Jun 30, 2016

Pubmed Data : Food Chem. 2016 Jul 1 ;202:269-75. Epub 2016 Jan 15. PMID: 26920294
Article Published Date : Jun 30, 2016
Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Nutmeg
Diseases : Inflammation
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, NF-kappaB Inhibitor
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Computational Identification of SARS-CoV-2 Inhibitor in Tinospora cordifolia, Cinnamomum zeylanicum and Myristica fragrans.Jul 25, 2021

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Pubmed Data : Virusdisease. 2021 Jul 26:1-7. Epub 2021 Jul 26. PMID: 34337109
Article Published Date : Jul 25, 2021
Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Cinnamon, Guduchi , Nutmeg
Diseases : Coronavirus Infection
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents
Additional Keywords : Natural Substances Versus Drugs
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Heat stability of the in vitro inhibitory effect of spices on lipase, amylase, and glucosidase enzymes.Jan 31, 2019

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Pubmed Data : Food Sci Nutr. 2019 Feb ;7(2):425-432. Epub 2019 Jan 28. PMID: 30847119
Article Published Date : Jan 31, 2019
Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Cardamom, Cinnamon, Clove, Cumin, Fenugreek, Nutmeg, Turmeric
Diseases : Hyperglycemia, Obesity
Pharmacological Actions : Alpha-amylase inhibitor, Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor , Enzyme Inhibitors, Hypoglycemic Agents
Additional Keywords : Anti-Obesity Agents
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Hepatoprotective activity of an herbal composition, MAP, a standardized blend comprising Myristica fragrans, Astragalus membranaceus, and Poria cocos.Sep 30, 2016

Pubmed Data : J Med Food. 2016 Oct ;19(10):952-960. Epub 2016 Aug 26. PMID: 27564381
Article Published Date : Sep 30, 2016
Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Astragalus, Nutmeg, Poria cocos
Diseases : Chemically-Induced Liver Damage
Pharmacological Actions : Hepatoprotective
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Inhibition of bacterial efflux pumps by crude extracts and essential oil from nutmeg seeds against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.Jul 30, 2021

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Pubmed Data : Molecules. 2021 Jul 31 ;26(15). Epub 2021 Jul 31. PMID: 34361815
Article Published Date : Jul 30, 2021
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Nutmeg
Diseases : Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Bacterial Agents
Additional Keywords : Essential Oils
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Machilin A, a compound found within nutmeg, may have anabolic activity in bone metabolism. Feb 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Planta Med. 2009 Feb;75(2):152-7. Epub 2008 Dec 18. PMID: 19096999
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2009
Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Nutmeg
Diseases : Osteoporosis
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Nutmeg contains a compound with potent anti-biofilm activity against oral bacteria. Oct 01, 2007

Pubmed Data : Toxicol Ind Health. 2007 Oct;23(9):507-13. PMID: 17926328
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2007
Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Nutmeg
Diseases : Bacterial Infections: Resistance/Biofilm Formation, Peridontal Infection
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Nutmeg has anti-cancer properties. May 15, 1998

Pubmed Data : Cancer Lett. 1998 May 15;127(1-2):23-8. PMID: 9619854
Article Published Date : May 15, 1998
Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Nutmeg
Diseases : Cancers: All
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Tumor
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Nutmeg has antibacterial properties. Sep 01, 2006

Pubmed Data : J Med Food. 2006 Fall;9(3):395-9. PMID: 17004905
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2006
Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Myristic (MA) acids, Nutmeg
Diseases : Bacterial Infections and Mycoses
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Nutmeg induces programmed cell death in a human leukemia cell line. Nov 01, 2007

Pubmed Data : J Med Assoc Thai. 2007 Nov;90(11):2422-8. PMID: 18181330
Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2007
Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Nutmeg
Diseases : Leukemia
Pharmacological Actions : Apoptotic
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Prominent pancreatic lipase inhibition and free radical scavenging activity of a Myristica fragrans ethanolic extract in vitro.Aug 31, 2019

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Pubmed Data : Maedica (Buchar). 2019 Sep ;14(3):254-259. PMID: 31798741
Article Published Date : Aug 31, 2019
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Nutmeg
Diseases : Obesity
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants, Enzyme Inhibitors: Pancreatic Lipase
Additional Keywords : Anti-Obesity Agents
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The results revealed that these M. fragrans compounds have potential as effective medicines to combat COVID-19.Aug 31, 2022

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Pubmed Data : Saudi J Biol Sci. 2022 Sep ;29(9):103389. Epub 2022 Jul 25. PMID: 35935103
Article Published Date : Aug 31, 2022
Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Nutmeg
Diseases : Coronavirus Infection
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents
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The volatile oils exhibited considerable inhibitory effects against all the organisms under test.Jan 31, 2000

Pubmed Data : J Appl Microbiol. 2000 Feb ;88(2):308-16. PMID: 10736000
Article Published Date : Jan 31, 2000
Study Type : Bacterial
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Substances : Black Pepper, Clove, Geranium, Nutmeg, Oregano, Thyme
Diseases : Bacterial Infections and Mycoses, Foodborne Pathogens: Prevention/Food Preservation
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Bacterial Agents
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These data suggest that myrislignan might be a useful compound for the treatment of toxoplasmosis.Dec 31, 2018

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Front Microbiol. 2019 ;10:2152. Epub 2019 Sep 18. PMID: 31620108
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2018
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Nutmeg
Diseases : Toxoplasma gondii Infection, Toxoplasmosis
Pharmacological Actions : Antiparasitic Agents
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This study provides the first piece of evidence that nutmeg interacts with the endocannabinoid system.Jun 13, 2016

Pubmed Data : Pharm Biol. 2016 Jun 14:1-6. Epub 2016 Jun 14. PMID: 27296774
Article Published Date : Jun 13, 2016
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Nutmeg
Diseases : Endocannabinoid Disorders
Additional Keywords : Endocannabinoid System, Plant Extracts
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Topical treatments for diabetic neuropathic pain.Feb 28, 2019

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Exp Ther Med. 2019 Mar ;17(3):1963-1976. Epub 2019 Jan 15. PMID: 30783472
Article Published Date : Feb 28, 2019
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Bitter Apple, Nutmeg
Diseases : Diabetic Neuropathies
Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics

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