Macro-microscopic evaluation, physicochemical analysis, standardization and HPTLC finger printing of aril part of Myristica fragrans Houtt

Myristica fragrans Houtt. Family Myristicaceae is an evergreen moderate sized aromatic tree with greyish black bark having lenticular spots on the outside and red juice on inner side. Fruits yellow globose or pyriform pericarp fleshyseeds oblong testa shiny aril yellowish red irregular lobed. The fruit portion and aril portion have been significantly used in the treatment of various ailments including male infertility.