Nutmeg
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Botanical Name |
Myristica fragrans |
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Family |
Myristicaceae |
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Other Names |
Mace, macis, M. aromata, M. offincinalis, moschata, myristica, nux |
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Description |
Evergreen tree up to 20m/66ft. Grey/brown bark. Dull yellow flowers |
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Native to |
Moluccas |
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Cultivated in |
Indonesia, Sri Lanka, West Indies |
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Part Used |
Seeds |
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Actions |
Analgesic, anti-emetic, anti-oxidant, Antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, carminative, digestive, emmenagogue, stimulant, larvicidal, orexigenic, tonic |
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Extraction |
Steam distillation |
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Constituents |
88% monoterpene hydrocarbons: dipentene, sabinene Volatile oil (10%) –camphene, eugenol, pinene, cymene, alpha thujene, gamma terpinene, linalool, terpineol, myristicin, safrole, elemicin, copaene, isoeugenol, methyleugenol, fragnasols A, B, C Diarylpropanoids and diterpenes: dihydroisoeugenol, sclareol Fixed oil: myristic acid, palmitic acid, protein |
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Circulatory, muscle joint |
Arthritis, gout, poor circulation, rheumatism |
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Digestive |
Flatulence, indigestion, nausea |
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Nervous system |
Frigidity, impotence, neuralgia |
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Other Uses |
Soap, cosmetics, detergents |
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Caution |
Use in moderation |