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Nutmeg is the seed, or the ground spice derived from that seed, of several tree species of the genus Myristica;[1] fragrant nutmeg or true nutmeg (M. fragrans) is a dark-leaved evergreen tree cultivated for two spices derived from its fruit: nutmeg, from its seed, and mace, from the seed covering. It is also a commercial source of nutmeg essential oil and nutmeg butter. Maluku's Banda Islands are the main producer of nutmeg and mace, and the true nutmeg tree is native to the islands.[2][3]
If consumed in amounts exceeding its typical use as a spice, nutmeg powder may produce allergic reactions, cause contact dermatitis, or have psychoactive effects.[4] Although used in traditional medicine for treating various disorders, nutmeg has no scientifically confirmed medicinal value.[4]
Conifers of the genus Torreya, commonly known as the nutmeg yews, have edible seeds of similar appearance, but are not closely related to M. fragrans, and are not used as a spice.
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- ^ Monk, Kathryn; De Fretes, Yance; Reksodiharjo-Lilley, Gayatri (2012). Ecology of Nusa Tenggara and Maluka. Vol. 4. New York: Tuttle Pub. p. 10:3 (Changes in Agriculture). ISBN 9781462905065. OCLC 795120066.
The islands of Lontor, Banda Neira and Ai have supported extensive nutmeg and kenari (Canarium indicum) plantations since the 1600s.
- ^ Zumbroich, Thomas J. (2005). "The Introduction of Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans Houtt.) and Cinnamon (Cinnamomumverum J. Presl)) to America / La introducción de la nuez moscada (Myristica fragrans Houtt.) y de la canela (Cinnamomum verum J.S. Presl) en América". Acta Botanica Venezuelica. 28 (1): 156.
- ^ a b "Nutmeg". Drugs.com. 2009. Archived from the original on 2020-12-16. Retrieved 2017-05-04.