A subtle medicinal spice

Prized for its aromatic and digestive qualities, mace is present in some ancient pharmacopoeias. It is also used in Ayurvedic blends, digestive liqueurs, and carminative infusions in both Eastern and Western traditions.

Description

Dried blades of cut mace, orange to light brown in color, fibrous and brittle texture, warm, slightly sweet aroma, with woody and musky notes.

Nomenclature

• Common name: Mace, nutmeg flower
• Latin name: Myristica fragrans
• Family: Myristicaceae
• Part used: Aril (seed coat)
• Shape: Cut (loose)
• Origin: Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka
• English name: Mace (blade form)
• German name: Muskatblüte
• Name in Spanish: Macis
• Name in Italian: Macis
• Name in Arabic: قشرة جوزة الطيب

Main virtues

Digestive stimulant, carminative (reduces gas), mild tonic for the nervous system, slightly antispasmodic, also appreciated in cases of digestive or mental fatigue.

Main constituents

Essential oils (myristicin, eugenol, safrol), tannins, starches, aromatic resins.

Traditional use and dosage

• Aromatic infusion: 1/2 to 1 teaspoon per 250 ml of water, infuse for 5 to 7 minutes. Drink after meals.
• Digestive macerate: Used in certain digestive liqueurs and homemade elixirs made with mild alcohol.
• Medicinal cuisine: As a mild seasoning for soups, rice, stews or compotes, with a warming and tonic effect.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• At high doses, may cause nervousness or agitation (presence of myristicin).
• Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women without professional advice.
• Use sparingly due to the concentration of essential oil.

History and use

Mace was once more precious than the nut itself, reserved for the aristocracy or used in refined alchemical and culinary mixtures. It has always held a discreet but essential place in traditional Indian, Arabic, and European medicines.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: lined kraft bag or airtight opaque jar.
• Storage: in a cool, dry place, away from light.
• Shelf life: 18 to 24 months.

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Herbalism of medicinal spices
• Ayurvedic texts and Arabic pharmacopoeias

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