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Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) is a widely used culinary spice known for its diverse therapeutic properties. This study investigated the phytochemical constituents and antioxidant activity of nutmeg seed extract to provide scientific insight into its medicinal potential. Phytochemical screening revealed the presence of bioactive compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, saponins, steroids, terpenoids, and Cardiac glycosides. These compounds are associated with various biological activities including antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and free-radical scavenging effects. The antioxidant capacity of the extract was evaluated using standard assays like DPPH(2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl), which had an IC50 value of 2.965. FRAP (Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power)which had an IC50 value of 2.228. TAC(Total antioxidant capacity) which had an IC50 value of 1.209. The Antioxidant Scavenging activity of this plant suggests that this plant Myristica Fragrans has good antioxidant capacity and can help combat oxidative stress.
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