A practical version for infusions and extracts

The crushed form is recommended for external (compresses) or internal (digestive wines, stimulating infusions) uses, while offering excellent preservation of the natural aroma.

Description

Irregular pieces of light to dark brown seed, intense aroma, warm, woody flavor, hard, fibrous texture.

Nomenclature

• Common name: Nutmeg
• Latin name: Myristica fragrans
• Family: Myristicaceae
• Part used: Seed (fruit kernel)
• Shape: Crushed
• Origin: Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Caribbean
• English name: Crushed nutmeg
• Name in German: Zerstoßene Muskatnuss
• Name in Spanish: Nuez moscada triturada
• Name in Italian: Noce moscata spezzata
• Name in Arabic: جوزة الطيب المجروشة

Main virtues

Digestive, stimulant, carminative, warming, traditionally used against slow digestion and internal colds.

Main constituents

Essential oils (myristicin, safrole, eugenol), starch, resins, lipids.

Traditional use and dosage

• Infusion / decoction: 1/2 to 1 teaspoon for 250 ml of water, infuse covered for 10 to 15 min.
• Medicinal wine: macerate 20 to 30 g in 1 L of sweet red wine for 5 to 7 days. Filter and store in a cool place.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• ⚠ Toxic at high doses (neurological effects due to myristicin). Do not exceed the recommended daily doses.
• Not recommended for medicinal use in pregnant women.
• Keep out of reach of children.

History and use

Prized since antiquity, nutmeg is one of the major medicinal spices in ancient pharmacopoeia. Its use has continued in digestive elixirs, aromatic wines, and traditional tonic remedies, often combined with other stimulating plants.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: lined kraft bag or airtight opaque jar.
• Storage: cool, dry place, away from light and humidity.
• Shelf life: 24 months.

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Historical Pharmacopoeia of Spices and Natural Stimulants
• Digestive and tonic phytotherapy works

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