Abstract

Biosynthesis of nanoparticles is popular due to its efficiency, eco-friendliness, and low toxicity. This study examined the effect of aqueous Nutmeg seed extract on silver nitrate bioreduction to AgNPs. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are effective because of their antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-proliferative properties. The goal of this study was to produce silver nanoparticles conjugated with a flavonoid called Kaempferol using nutmeg, a seed from the plant, and to study their antifungal properties. Seed extract was used to dissolve AgNPs in order to create Myristica fragrans AgNPs and was described using FTIR, EDAX, and SEM analysis. Nanoparticles produced by this method contained distinct functional groups, as demonstrated by FTIR spectroscopy and showed protein molecules in the extract may act as a reducing and capping agent. The SEM image shows homogeneous particles. EDAX analysis confirmed the presence of Silver and oxygen, as well as the fact that silver had been oxidised. Myristica fragrans seed extract was tested for its antifungal properties using growth zone inhibition. The seed extract of Myrsitica fragrans has the best antifungal properties, according to the research. Antifungal AgNPs phyto-formulated with nutmeg extracts, according to these findings, could be used to treat fungal diseases

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