A rich and powerful seed

Its active ingredients make it an ally for slow digestion, and it is traditionally used in medicinal wines, fortifying elixirs or preparations to stimulate circulation.

Description

Whole seed, ovoid, light brown marbled, very hard, with an intense, woody aroma, warm and slightly sweet taste.

Nomenclature

• Common name: Nutmeg
• Latin name: Myristica fragrans
• Family: Myristicaceae
• Part used: Seed (fruit kernel)
• Form: Loose (whole seed)
• Origin: Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Caribbean
• English name: Nutmeg
• German name: Muskatnuss
• Name in Spanish: Nuez moscada
• Name in Italian: Noce moscata
• Name in Arabic: جوزة الطيب

Main virtues

Digestive, carminative, tonic, slightly stimulating and warming.

Main constituents

Essential oils (myristicin, safrole, eugenol), starch, resins, fatty acids.

Traditional use and dosage

• Culinary use: grate a small quantity very finely (a few milligrams to 1 g max/day) into dishes, soups, purees, desserts.
• Digestive remedies: incorporated into elixirs, flavored wines or traditional stomach preparations.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• ⚠ In high doses, nutmeg becomes toxic (myristicin): neurotoxic and hallucinogenic effects.
• Do not exceed 1 to 2 g/day. Keep out of reach of children.
• Not recommended during pregnancy at medicinal doses.

History and use

Nutmeg was once a highly sought-after luxury product. It was central to the spice trade between Asia and Europe, and its medicinal value was recognized as early as the Middle Ages. Today, it retains its place in traditional remedies, particularly for stimulating digestive and circulatory functions.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: lined kraft bag or opaque glass bottle.
• Storage: away from heat, light and humidity.
• Shelf life: 24 months.

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Pharmacopoeia of medicinal spices
• Traditional European and Oriental herbalism works

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