Abstract
Monodora myristica (African nutmeg) seeds are used as spices for seasoning in traditional African cuisine due to their aroma. The antibacterial effect of Monodora myristica was tested against some bacterial isolates. The susceptibility testing and phytochemical analyses were carried out using standard methods. The minimum inhibitory concentrations of the extracts obtained from water, ethanol and methanol were within 12.5-50mg/ml. Phytochemical content included 858.11mg/100g for alkaloids, 124.8mg/100g for tannins, 153.80mg/100g for terpenoids and 558.10mg/100g for flavonoids and absence of anthraquinones, saponins, cardiac glycosides, steroids and carotenoids. Staphylococcus aureus, Acinetobacter baumannii, Enterococcus spp. and Streptococcus spp. were susceptible to extracts of M. myristica. Plant could be used as source of therapeutic agent in addition to its usefulness in food.
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