In this chapter, pharmacological and phytochemical studies on Myristica fragrans have been reviewed. Several compounds were identified in nutmeg and mace of the plant with terpinen-4-ol, β-pinene, and limonene being the dominant constituents common to volatile oil in all species. Several lignans an...
The species name fragrans also refers to good smell: It is a participle smelling, aromatic of the Latin verb fragrare, smell. Selected Links Indian Spices: Mace and Nutmeg (indianetzone.com) Ilkas und Ullis Kochecke: Muskat (rezkonv.de via archive.org) A Pinch of Nutmeg (www.apinchof...
Potentially useful in the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders, Kaempferia parviflora and Myristica fragrans have been shown to possess a wide spectrum of neuropharmacological activities and neuroprotective effects in vivo and in vitro. In this study, we determined whether and how K. parviflora ethano...
The species name fragrans also refers to good smell: It is a participle smelling, aromatic of the Latin verb fragrare, smell. Selected Links Indian Spices: Mace and Nutmeg (indianetzone.com) Ilkas und Ullis Kochecke: Muskat (rezkonv.de via archive.org) A Pinch of Nutmeg (www.apinchof...