Plants for Hair Growth

1.    Promotion of Hair Growth by Rosmarinus officinalis Leaf Extract
Murata, Kazuya; Noguchi, Kazuma; Kondo, Masato; et al. - PHYTOTHERAPY RESEARCH  Volume: 27   Issue: 2   Pages: 212-217   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ptr.4712   Published: FEB 2013
2.    Hair growth-promoting effect of Aconiti Ciliare Tuber extract mediated by the activation of Wnt/beta-catenin signaling
 Park, Phil-June; Moon, Byoung-San; Lee, Soung-Hoon; et al. - LIFE SCIENCES  Volume: 91   Issue: 19-20   Pages: 935-943   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.lfs.2012.09.008   Published: NOV 2 2012
3.    Promotion effect of acankoreoside J, a lupane-triterpene in Acanthopanax koreanum, on hair growth
 Kim, Sang-Cheol; Kang, Jung-Il; Park, Doek-Bae; et al. - ARCHIVES OF PHARMACAL RESEARCH  Volume: 35   Issue: 8   Pages: 1495-1503   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12272-012-0820-5   Published: AUG 2012
4.    5 alpha-reductase inhibition and hair growth promotion of some Thai plants traditionally used for hair treatment
 Kumar, Naphatsorn; Rungseevijitprapa, Wandee; Narkkhong, Nual-Anong; et al. - JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY  Volume: 139   Issue: 3   Pages: 765-771   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2011.12.010   Published: FEB 15 2012
5.    Potentiality of aqueous leaf extract of Trichosanthes cucumerina Linn. on hair growth promotion in Wistar albino rats.
 Sandhya, S.; Chandrasekhar, J.; Vinod, K. R.; et al. - Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources  Volume: 3   Issue: 1   Pages: 14-19   Published: 2012
6.    Potentiality of hair growth promoting activity of aqueous extract of Abrus precatorius Linn. on Wistar albino rats
 Sandhya, S.; Chandrasekhar, J.; Banji, David; et al. - Journal of Natural Remedies  Volume: 12   Issue: 1   Pages: 1-11   Published: JAN 2012
7.    Hair-growth promoting effect of bimatoprost
 Kang, J.; Kim, S.; Kim, E.; et al. - PLANTA MEDICA  Volume: 77   Issue: 12   Pages: 1436-1436   Published: AUG 2011
8.    O-Glycosylated Cell Wall Proteins Are Essential in Root Hair Growth
 Velasquez, Silvia M.; Ricardi, Martiniano M.; Dorosz, Javier Gloazzo; et al. - SCIENCE  Volume: 332   Issue: 6036   Pages: 1401-1403   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1126/science.1206657   Published: JUN 17 2011
9.    Ethanolic extract of Eucheuma cottonii promotes in vivo hair growth and wound healing.
 Samaneh Ghasemi Fard; Fatemeh Tash Shamsabadi; Mozhdeh Emadi; et al. - Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances  Volume: 10   Issue: 5   Pages: 601-605   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3923/javaa.2011.601.605   Published: 2011
10.    Hair growth promoting effect of Zizyphus jujuba essential oil
 Yoon, Jung In; Al-Reza, Sharif M.; Kang, Sun Chul - FOOD AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY  Volume: 48   Issue: 5   Pages: 1350-1354   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fct.2010.02.036   Published: MAY 2010
11.    Chromatographic Fingerprint Investigation for Quality Evaluation and Control of Shengui Hair-Growth Tincture
 Yang, Hong; Chao, Chenxi; Wang, Xiaomei; et al. - PLANTA MEDICA  Volume: 76   Issue: 4   Pages: 372-377   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0029-1186140   Published: MAR 2010
12.    Promotion effect of norgalanthamine, a component of Crinum asiaticum, on hair growth
 Kim, Sang-Cheol; Kang, Jung-Il; Kim, Min-Kyoung; et al. - EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY  Volume: 20   Issue: 1   Pages: 42-48   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1684/ejd.2010.0807   Published: JAN-FEB 2010
13.    The essential oils of Chamaecyparis obtusa promote hair growth through the induction of vascular endothelial growth factor gene
 Lee, Geun-Shik; Hong, Eui-Ju; Gwak, Ki-Seob; et al. - FITOTERAPIA  Volume: 81   Issue: 1   Pages: 17-24   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fitote.2009.06.016   Published: JAN 2010
14.    Herbal medicines as an effective therapy in hair loss - a review.
 Patil, S. M.; Sapkale, G. N.; Surwase, U. S.; et al. - Research Journal of Pharmaceutical Biological and Chemical Sciences  Volume: 1   Issue: 3   Pages: 773-781   Published: 2010
15.    Eclipta alba extract with potential for hair growth promoting activity
 Datta, Kakali; Singh, Anu T.; Mukherjee, Ashok; et al. - JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY  Volume: 124   Issue: 3   Pages: 450-456   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2009.05.023   Published: JUL 30 2009
16.    Hair growth regulation by the extract of aromatic plant Erica multiflora
 Kawano, Mitsuko; Han, Junkyu; Kchouk, Mohamed Elyes; et al. - JOURNAL OF NATURAL MEDICINES  Volume: 63   Issue: 3   Pages: 335-339   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11418-009-0324-x   Published: JUL 2009
17.    Acute hepatitis after treatment for hair loss with oral green tea extracts (Camellia Sinensis)
 Verhelst, X.; Burvenich, P.; Van Sassenbroeck, D.; et al. - ACTA GASTRO-ENTEROLOGICA BELGICA  Volume: 72   Issue: 2   Pages: 262-264   Published: APR-JUN 2009
18.    Double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of a cream containing the Stryphnodendron adstringens (Martius) Coville bark extract for suppressing terminal hair growth
 Vicente, R. A.; Leite e Silva, V. R.; Baby, A. R.; et al. - JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREOLOGY  Volume: 23   Issue: 4   Pages: 410-414   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-3083.2009.03088.x   Published: APR 2009
19.    The hair growth promoting effect of Russelia equisetiformis (Schclect&Chan).
 Awe, E. O.; Makinde, J. M. - Journal of Natural Products (India)  Volume: 2   Pages: 70-73   Published: 2009
20.    Hair growth promoting activity of Eclipta alba in male albino rats
 Roy, R. K.; Thakur, Mayank; Dixit, V. K. - ARCHIVES OF DERMATOLOGICAL RESEARCH  Volume: 300   Issue: 7   Pages: 357-364   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00403-008-0860-3   Published: AUG 2008
21.    New ideas on root hair growth appear from the flanks
 Knight, Marc R. - PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  Volume: 104   Issue: 52   Pages: 20649-20650   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0710632105   Published: DEC 26 2007
22.    Human hair growth enhancement in vitro by green tea epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG)
 Kwon, O. S.; Han, J. H.; Yoo, H. G.; et al. - PHYTOMEDICINE  Volume: 14   Issue: 7-8   Pages: 551-555   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.phymed.2006.09.009   Published: AUG 2007
23.    Development and evaluation of polyherbal formulation for hair growth-promoting activity.
 Roy, Ram Kumar; Thakur, Mayank; Dixit, V K - Journal of cosmetic dermatology  Volume: 6   Issue: 2   Pages: 108-12   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1473-2165.2007.00305.x   Published: 2007-Jun
24.    Effect of Citrullus colocynthis on hair growth in albino rats
 Roy, K.; Thakur, Mayank; Dixit, V. K. - PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY  Volume: 45   Issue: 10   Pages: 739-744   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13880200701585709   Published: 2007
25.    In vivo and in vitro evaluation of hair growth potential of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn
 Adhirajan, N; Kumar, TR; Shanmugasundaram, N; et al. - JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY  Volume: 88   Issue: 2-3   Pages: 235-239   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(03)00231-9   Published: OCT 2003
26.    Promotion of hair growth by Ginseng Radix on cultured mouse vibrissal hair follicles
 Matsuda, H; Yamazaki, M; Asanuma, Y; et al. - PHYTOTHERAPY RESEARCH  Volume: 17   Issue: 7   Pages: 797-800   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ptr.1241   Published: AUG 2003
27.    Effects of the extract from bergamot and boxthorn on the delay of skin aging and hair growth in mice
 Shao Lin-xiang - Zhongguo Zhongyao Zazhi  Volume: 28   Issue: 8   Pages: 766-769   Published: August 2003
28.    Procyanidin B-3, isolated from barley and identified as a hair-growth stimulant, has the potential to counteract inhibitory regulation by TGF-beta 1
 Kamimura, A; Takahashi, T - EXPERIMENTAL DERMATOLOGY  Volume: 11   Issue: 6   Pages: 532-541   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1034/j.1600-0625.2002.110606.x   Published: DEC 2002
29.    The hair growth promoting effect of Sophora flavescens extract and its molecular regulation
 Roh, SS; Kim, CD; Lee, MH; et al. - JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGICAL SCIENCE  Volume: 30   Issue: 1   Pages: 43-49   Article Number: PII S0923-1811(02)00060-9   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0923-1811(02)00060-9   Published: OCT 2002
30.    Anti-androgenic and hair growth promoting activities of Lygodii Spora (spore of Lygodium japonicum) I. Active constituents inhibiting testosterone 5 alpha-reductase
 Matsuda, H; Yamazaki, M; Naruto, S; et al. - BIOLOGICAL & PHARMACEUTICAL BULLETIN  Volume: 25   Issue: 5   Pages: 622-626   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1248/bpb.25.622   Published: MAY 2002
31.    Soymilk reduces hair growth and hair follicle dimensions
 Seiberg, M; Liu, JC; Babiarz, L; et al. - EXPERIMENTAL DERMATOLOGY  Volume: 10   Issue: 6   Pages: 405-413   DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1034/j.1600-0625.2001.100603.x   Published: DEC 2001
32.    Norreticuline and reticuline as possible new agents for hair growth acceleration
 Nakaoji, K; Nayeshiro, H; Tanahashi, T - BIOLOGICAL & PHARMACEUTICAL BULLETIN  Volume: 20   Issue: 5   Pages: 586-588   Published: MAY 1997
33.    STUDIES ON ACTIVE SUBSTANCES IN HERBS USED FOR HAIR TREATMENT .1. EFFECTS OF HERB EXTRACTS ON HAIR-GROWTH AND ISOLATION OF AN ACTIVE-SUBSTANCE FROM POLYPORUS-UMBELLATUS F
 INAOKA, Y; SHAKUYA, A; FUKAZAWA, H; et al. - CHEMICAL & PHARMACEUTICAL BULLETIN  Volume: 42   Issue: 3   Pages: 530-533   Published: MAR 1994
34.    Studies on active substances in herbs used for hair treatment. I. Effects of herb extracts on hair growth and isolation of an active substance from Polyporus umbellatus F.
 Inoaka, Y.; Shakuya, A.; Fukazawa, H.; et al. - Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin  Volume: 42   Issue: 3   Pages: 530-533   Published: 1994
35.    HAIR GROWTH PROMOTING ACTIVITY OF TRIDAX-PROCUMBENS
 SARAF S; PATHAK A K; DIXIT V K - Fitoterapia  Volume: 62   Issue: 6   Pages: 495-498   Published: 1991
36.    BIOASSAY OF CRUDE DRUGS FOR HAIR-GROWTH PROMOTING ACTIVITY IN MICE BY A NEW SIMPLE METHOD
 TANAKA, S; SAITO, M; TABATA, M - PLANTA MEDICA  Supplement: S   Pages: 84-90   Published: 1980

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Myristica fragrans, Nutmeg, Jatiphal, Jajikaya, Jatiphala, Jayaphala

Myristica fragrans Houtt.
Family: Myristicaceae
Synonyms: Myristica aromatica Lam. , Myristica moschata Thunb., Myristica officinalis Mart., Myristica officinalis L. f.

• Common name: Nutmeg
• Assamese: জাইফল jaiphol
• Bengali: জাতিফল jatiphala, জায়ফল jayaphala
• Garo: joipol
• Gujarati: જાયફળ jayaphala
• Hindi: जातीफल jati-phal, जायफल jayaphal
• Kannada: ಜಾಕಾಯಿ jakayi, ಜಾತೀಫಲ jatiphala
• Kashmiri: जातीफलम् jatiphalam, ज़ाफल् zaphal
• Khasi: jaiphol
• Konkani: जायफळ jayaphal
• Malayalam: ജാതി jathi, ജാതിക്കാ jathikka
• Manipuri: জায়ফল jayfal
• Marathi: जातीफल jatiphala, जायफळ jayaphala
• Nepali: जाइफल् jaiphal
• Oriya: ଜାଇଫଳ jaiphala
• Punjabi: ਜਾਫਲ jafal
• Sanskrit: जातिफल jatiphala
• Tamil: சாதிக்காய் cati-k-kay
• Telugu: జాజికాయ jajikaya
• Tibetan: dza ti pha la
• Urdu: جائيپهل jayaphal

Other vernacular names: Amharic : Gabz, Gewz, Arabic : Basbas, Basbasah, Fuljan, Jawz At-Tiyb, Josat Al Teeb, Josat Al-Tib, Jasat At-Tib, Jouza, Al-Teeb, Jouza At-Teeb, Jousbuva, Jouzuttib, Jowz Buwwa, Armenian : Meshgengouz, Mshkenkoyz, Azerbaijani : Covuz, Covuz Qoz, Basque : Intxaur Muskatu, Brazil : Bicuiba, Flor De Noz Moscada, Noz, Moscada ( Portuguese ), Bulgarian : Indijsko Orekhche, Burmese : Mutwinda, Zadeikpo, Catalan : Nou Moscada, Chinese : Dauh Kau Syuh, Dou Kou, Dhu, Rou, Dou Kou, Rou Dou Kou Yi, Rou Guo, Rou Kou, Yu Guo, Yu Guo Hua, Yuhk Dauk Kau Croatian : Macis, Muškatni Cvjetić, Muškatni, Oraščić, Cyprus : Moschokarido, Czech : Muškátovník Pravý, Muškátovník Vonný, Danish : Muskat, Muskatblomme, Muskatnød, Muskatnødtræ, Dhivehi : Thakoovah, Dutch : Foelie (Mace), Muskaatboom, Nootmuskaat, Nootmuskaatboom Eastonian : Lõhnav Muskaadipuu, Maasis, skaatpähkel, Muskaatõis, Esperanto : Miristiko Floro, Miristiko Nukso, Miristiki Semo, Muskato, Finnish : Muskotti, Muskottikukka, Muskottipähkinä, Muskottipuu, French : Fleur De Muscade, Macis, Muscade, Muscadier, Muscadier Commun, Muscadier, Cultivé, Noix De Banda, Noix De Banda, Noix, De Muscade, Noix Muscade, Pied De Muscade, Pied-Muscade Muscadier, Gallegan : Noz Moscada, Greek : Moschokarido, Hebrew : Egoz Muskat, Egoz Musqat, Mays, Hungarian : (Valódi) Muskátdió(Fa),, Szerecsendió(Fa), Szerecsendió Virág, Indonesia : Fuli (Mace), Buah Pala, Bumbu (Mace in Javanese, Malay, Sundanese), Pala, Pala, Banda, Sekar Pala (Mace in Javanese), Bunga, Pala (Mace in Malay), Kambang Pala (Mace in Javanese, Malay, Sundanese), Kulit Pala, Kulumud Pala (Mace in Sundanese), Italian : Mace, Noce Moscata, Japanese : Mesu, Natumegu, Nikuzuku, Khmer : Pôch Kak, Korean : Meisu, Neotumek, Notumek, Yuktugu, Laotian : Chan Th’e:D, Latvian : Muskatrieksts, Lithuanian : Kvapusis Muskatmedis, Macis,, Muskatas Muskato Žiedai, Malaysia : Buah Pala, Kembang Pala (Mace),, Pala, Poko Pala, Maltese : Nuċimuskáta, Nepalese : Jaaiipatrii, Jayaphal, Norwegian : Muskat, Muskatblomme, Muskatnøtt, Papiamento : Netmuskat, Persian : Basbaz, Djus Hendi, Jouz Hendi, Jouzboyah, Philippinese : Duguan ( Tagalog), Polish : Gałka Muszkatołowa, Muszkat, Muszkatowiec, Portuguese : Moscadeira, Nuz Moscada, Romanian : Frunzis.oară, Nucs.oară, Russian : Muskatnii Orekh, Muskatnyj Orekh,, Muskatnyj Tsvet, Muskatnogo Orekha,, Mushkatnoi Drechi, Sushonaya Shelukha, Singapore : Buah Pala, Pokok Pala, Slovak : Muškátovník Voňavý, Muškátový Kvet, Muškátový Orech Slovenian : Muškat, Muškatni Cvet, Muškatni, Orešček, Spanish : Corteza De La Nuez Moscada, Macia, Macis, Moscadero, Moscada, Neuz Moscada, Neuz Muscada, Nogal Moscado, Sri Lanka : Sadhika, Wasa-Vasi ( Sinhalese ), Swahili : Basibasi, Kungumanga, Swedish : Muskott Muskotnöt, Musotblomma, Thai : Chan-Thet ( Central ), Chan-Ban ( Northern ),, Dok Chand, Dok Chand Nattes, Luk Chand, Tibetan : Dza Ti, Zati, Turkey : Besbase, Cevz Buva, Industan Djevisi, Ukrainian : Muskatnyj Horikh, Vietnamese : Dâu Khâu, Nhuc Dâu Khau, Yiddish : Mushkat, Mushkatnoys, Muskat,, Muskatnus.Icelandic : Masi, Múskat, Múskathýði

Part used: Endosperm of dried seeds

Ayurvedic uses: Atisara, Svasa, Chardi, Kasa, Pinasa, Grahani, Mukharoga, Sukrameha [API - Part-1, Vol-1]
Antibacterial, antidiarrhoeal, abortifacient [Medicinal Plants, Kerala Agricultural University]
The active principle in nutmeg is myristicin, a catecholamine-like phenylpropanoid [Ethnopharmacology of Medicinal Plants: Asia And The Pacific]

Myristica fragrans Decoction infusions for dysmenorrhea, in postpartum depurants. Possible aphrodisiac [Ethnomedicinal Plants Revitalization of Traditional Knowledge of Herbs]

Activities  — Abortifacient, Allergenic, Analgesic, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antiedemic, Antiinflammatory, Antioxidant, Antiperistaltic, Antiseptic, Antitumor, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Carminative, Digestive, Emmenagogue, Euphoric, Expectorant, Fungicide, Hallucinogen, Hepatotoxic, Herbicide, Hypocholesterolemic, Larvicide, Narcotic, Poison, Psychotropic, Sedative, Soporific, Stimulant, Stomachic .
Indications  — Agoraphobia, Anorexia, Arthrosis, Asthma, Bacteria, Cancer, Cancer, gum, Cancer, joint, Cancer, liver, Cancer, mouth, Cancer, spleen, Childbirth, Cholera, Cold, Colic, Cramp, Cystosis, Debility, Diarrhea, Dysentery, Dysmenorrhea, Dyspepsia, Fever, Fungus, Gas, Gastrosis, Headache, Heart, Heartburn, Hemorrhoid, Hepatosis, High Cholesterol, Hypercalcemia, Hypochondria, Hysteria, Impotence, Induration, Infection, Inflammation, Insanity, Insomnia, Lacrimosis, Leprosy, Leukorrhea, Lymphosis, Malaria, Mycosis, Nausea, Nephrosis, Nervousness, Neuralgia, Neurasthenia, Neurosis, Ophthalmia, Pain, Paralysis, Pneumonia, Respirosis, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Splenosis, Sprain, Stomachache, Stomatosis, Swelling, Toothache, Tuberculosis, Tumor, Urethrosis, UTI, Vomiting, Xerostomia. [Handbook of Medicinal Herbs, 2nd Ed.]

Major constituents: Satrole, myristicin, lauric, oleic, stearic, hexadecenoic, linoleic acid, d-camphene.
Essential oils: Oleoresin, alpha-, beta-pinene, alpha-, beta-terpinene, sabinene, myristicin, elincin, safrole, camphene, cymene, eugenol, linalool, pinene, safrole, terpineol. Internally for diarrhea dysentery, vomiting, abdominal distention, indigestion, and colic. [Handbook of herbs and spices Vol-3]

Medicinal Uses: Considered aphrodisiac, astringent, carminative, narcotic, and stimulant. Mace has been used for putrid and intermittent fevers and mild indigestion. The expressed oil of nutmeg is used externally as a stimulant. They are used to allay both gas and nausea. Mixed with lard, grated nutmeg is applied to piles. Roasted nutmeg is used internally for leucorrhea. The EO is recommended for inflammation of the bladder and urinary tract. Chinese use powdered seeds for pediatric and geriatric fluxes, for cardosis, cold, cramps, and chronic rheumatism. Indonesians boil the powdered seed for anorexia, colic, diarrhea, dyspepsia, dysentery, and malaria. Seed oil is rubbed on the temples for headache or dropped in tea for dyspepsia and nausea. Indonesians use the leaf tea for gas. Malayans use the nutmeg for madness, malaria, puerperium, rheumatism, and sciatica. Arabians, as early as the seventh century nutmeg for digestive disorders, kidney troubles, lymphatic ailments, etc. Even earlier, Indians used it for asthma, fever, heart disease, and tuberculosis. In India, nutmeg is prescribed for dysentery, gas, malaria, leprosy, rheumatism, sciatica, and stomachache. Arabs still use nutmeg as an aphrodisiac in love potions. Nutmeg butter is used in massage for arthritis, paralysis, rheumatism, sciatica, and sprains. It is also used as an external stimulant in hair lotions, ointments, and plaster (MPI). Yemenites recommend its use for the liver and spleen, for colds, fevers, and respiratory ailments. [CRC Handbook of Medicinal Spices]

The psychoactivity of nutmeg is believed to be caused by ingredients of the volatile oil. The main ingredients of the volatile oil of nutmeg are the alkenebenzene derivatives elemicin, myristicin, and safrole. [Herbal Drugs: Ethnomedicine to Modern Medicine]

Nutmeg, in high doses or over a long period of time, can cause mental or nervous disturbances. It should always be used with caution, as it is very stimulating. Can overstimulate the brain and heart, causing hallucinations, delirium, convulsions and numbness. Avoid in the first trimester of pregnancy. Should not be used on children. Use sparingly. [Horticultural, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants]

Nutmeg—carminative, spasmolytic, antiemetic, orexigenic; topically anti-inflammatory. Mace—stimulant carminative. Narcotic in high doses.  The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India recommends the kernel of the fruit in spermatorrhoea. An aqueous extract of nutmeg is reported to show anti-secretory activity against E. coli heat-labile enterotoxin; the hexane soluble fraction of the alcoholic extract inhibited the heat-labile and heat-stable-enterotoxin-induced secretory response in animal studies. [Indian Medicinal Plants An Illustrated Dictionary]

Actions/Indications: Chronic diarrhoea, daybreak or cock’s crow diarrhoea due to cold deficiency. Cold in the Spleen and Stomach, epigastric pain and distension, abdominal pain and distension, decreased appetite, dry heaves due to cold deficiency of the Spleen and Stomach. Feeling of cold due to cold deficiency. Toxicity dosages of greater than 7.5 g of the powdered seed may lead to dizziness and stupor. Very high overdose can lead to death. The oil causes nausea and tachycardia; both the oil and the nut in high doses cause hallucinations and abortions. Due to metabolism of the phenylpropane component into amfetamine, overdose may lead to thirst, nausea, redness and swelling of the face, frequent urination, mild changes in consciousness leading up to intensive hallucinations. Stupor may last up to 2–3 days. The nut may also cause contact dermatitis. [A Materia Medica for Chinese medicine]

The essential oil is associated in the nut with a solid fat. The oil contains pinene, camphene, borneol, geraniol and eugenol and in the last portions of the distillate, myristicin (methylene-dioxy-methoxyallylphenol) belonging to the phenylisopropylamines. [Medicinal plants in tropical West Africa]

The dried seed kernals of nutmeg contain 5 to 15 per cent of volatile oil and up to 40 per cent of fats. The volatile oil contains d-camphene, d-pinene, dipentene, d-borneol, I-terpineol, geraniol, safrole and a toxic substance myristicin. A saponin is also said to be present in nutmeg. Beckwith says that powdered nutmeg is given to women in labour. [Medlcinal Plants of Jamaica]

Fruit: A piece is chewed to alleviate stomachache in Surinam. Seed: The seed and its aril are employed as an excitant and stimulant in French Guiana. [Medicinal Plants of the Guianas (Guyana, Surinam, French Guiana)]

Unproven Uses: Internal folk medicine uses of nutmeg include diarrhoea and dysentery, inflammation of the stomach membranes, cramps, flatulence and vomiting. Externally, the oil is used for rheumatism, sciatica, neuralgia and disorders of the upper respiratory tract. Chinese Medicine: Indications include diarrhoea, vomiting and digestive problems. Indian Medicine: Indications in Indian medicine include headaches, poor vision, insomnia, fever and malaria, cholera, impotence and general debility. Homeopathic Uses: Among uses in homeopathy are nervous physical symptoms, digestive problems with flatulence and disturbed perception.  [PDR for Herbal Medicines]

Siddha uses: Pasi kuraivu, Iraippu, irumal, Naalpatta kazhichal, vindukkuraivu

Unani uses: Zof-e-Bah, Qula, Falij, Laqwa, Zof-e-Basarat, Nafkh-e-Shikam

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