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Nutmeg Medicinal Plants of the Climatron®
Two valuable spices, nutmeg and mace, come from this plant. Nutmeg is the ground seed, and mace comes from a layer of tissue around the seed. Nutmeg is used in Brazil to treat diarrhea. Nutmeg extract has antiviral activity against rotavirus, which is a common cause of diarrhea. In Africa, nutmeg oil is used for indigestion and rubbed onto sore joints. Overdose can make people sick! Nutmeg trees are single-sexed. Growers want to plant female trees, so they use chemical tests to identify the sex of seedlings. Disclaimer: This information is intended as an introduction to medicinal plants of the Climatron®. It is for educational purposes only. The Missouri Botanical Garden makes no claims to the medicinal effects of these plants. In fact, plants may be harmful or even deadly if taken for the wrong conditions, used in excessive amounts, or combined with other drugs. Consult your doctor about your health conditions and the use of plant-based remedies.
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