African nutmeg
Monodora myristica
Monodora myristica, commonly known as African nutmeg or koro-koro, is a plant native to West and Central Africa. While its traditional medicinal uses are not well-documented, studies have shown promising results in various areas. High-energy electron beam and gamma rays treatments significantly reduced microbial loads in Monodora myristica powder at doses of 6 kGy, indicating potential antimicrobial applications. Additionally, sterols from the seed oil, specifically campesterol and stigmasterol, demonstrated potential as drug candidates against lipid-associated diabetes complications based on preliminary in silico docking simulations. Monodora myristica spice oil emulsions stabilized with glucan also showed enhanced antibacterial activity against certain foodborne pathogens. Furthermore, it was observed that Monodora myristica and ginger (Zingiber officinale) together enhanced the antibacterial and antioxidant properties of Fontitrygon margarita liver oil against multiresistant bacterial isolates. No major safety concerns or known drug interactions have been recorded for this plant.
- 最佳证据
- D
- 注意事项
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仅供参考。传统用法并不代表已被证实有效。证据与安全性各不相同，请查阅所引来源。
科学怎么说
- High-energy electron beam and gamma rays significantly reduced microbial loads in African nutmeg powder, with both methods effective at doses of 6 kGy.
- 研究发现，来自Monodora myristica种子油中的甾醇，特别是卡马佩斯托尔和斯提岗甾醇，在基于计算对接模拟的脂质相关糖尿病并发症潜在药物候选方面表现出潜力。
- Monodora myristica 改良的 Fontitrygon margarita 肝油对多重耐药糖尿病伤口分离出的细菌显示出显著的抗菌和抗氧化活性。
- 这项研究发现，Monodora myristica 的外生多糖稳定乳液对某些食源性病原体表现出增强的抗菌活性。
Frequently asked questions
What is African nutmeg?
African nutmeg (Monodora myristica) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about African nutmeg?
4 sourced findings are recorded for African nutmeg; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: High-energy electron beam and gamma rays significantly reduced microbial loads in African nutmeg powder, with both methods effective at doses of 6 kGy.
How strong is the evidence for African nutmeg?
The strongest finding for African nutmeg carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is African nutmeg safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for African nutmeg in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does African nutmeg interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for African nutmeg in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of African nutmeg?
African nutmeg is also known as: Fausse moix de muscade.
Is African nutmeg a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
来源
- T2 Microbial decontamination of African nutmeg (Monodora myristica) powder using high-energy electron beam and gamma rays. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Bacteriological Profile of Diabetic Wounds at Laquintinie Hospital Douala and the Antimicrobial Potential of Spiced Fish (Fontitrygon margarita) Liver Oil Against Multiresistant Isolates. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Enhanced antibacterial potential of exopolysaccharide-stabilized spice oil emulsions against foodborne pathogens. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Exploring Monodora myristica seed oil compounds as inhibitors of sterol O-Acyltransferase 1: implications for lipid-associated diabetic complications. literature abstract metadata