Myristica fragrans HouttNutmegPost harvest handlingThe nutmeg is unique among tree spices as it is the donor of the two distinct spices, nutmeg and mace. Nutmeg is the seed kernel inside the fruit and mace is the covering (aril) on the kernel. Both mace and nutmeg are used as condiment ...
Jatiphala or Jaiphal Botanical name is Myristica fragrans commonly called Nutmeg and is found to have various health benefits and it is a significant herb in Ayurveda. It is aromatic spreading plant and is a source of many oils, proteins, starch, minerals and resins. It is digestive, appetize...
The species name fragrans also refers to good smell: It is a participle smelling, aromatic of the Latin verb fragrare, smell. Selected Links Indian Spices: Mace and Nutmeg (indianetzone.com) Ilkas und Ullis Kochecke: Muskat (rezkonv.de via archive.org) A Pinch of Nutmeg (www.apinchof...
Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans Houtt, Myrisyticaceae) is a dioecious evergreen, aromatic tree, which grows from 9 to 12 m height. It is cultivated in tropical countries. In India, it occurs naturally and is also grown in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Karnataka. It requires warm and humid ...
Siddha/Tamil: Jaathikkai, Saadikai (nutmeg); Saadippatthiri, Jaadippatiri (mace). Action: Nutmeg—carminative, spasmolytic, antiemetic, orexigenic; topically anti-inflammatory. Mace—stimulant carminative. Narcotic in high doses.Unani: Jauzbuwaa (seed), Bisbaasaa (mace).Unani: ...
Bharathiar Univ Sch Life Sci Div Entomol Dept Zool Coimbatore 641046 Tamil Nadu IndiaJournal of cluster scienceA.P. Ashokan, M. Paulpandi, D. Dinesh, K. Murugan, C. Vadivalagan, G. Benelli, Toxicity on dengue mosquito vectors through Myristica fragrans-synthesized zinc oxide nanorods, and ...
The species name fragrans also refers to good smell: It is a participle smelling, aromatic of the Latin verb fragrare, smell. Selected Links Indian Spices: Mace and Nutmeg (indianetzone.com) Ilkas und Ullis Kochecke: Muskat (rezkonv.de via archive.org) A Pinch of Nutmeg (www.apinchof...