Nutmeg Mace

Benefits of the Nutmeg Mace

Nutmeg and mace are aromatic plant products. Nutmeg is the shelled, dried seed of the plant Myristica fragrans, and mace is the dried net-like covering of the shell of the seed. It is a rich source of nutrients such as manganese, copper, zinc, iron, potassium, essential oils, magnesium, and lots of vitamins.

Mace aids in digestive health including diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach spasms and pain, and intestinal gas. It encourages appetite, alleviates anxiety and depression, boosts blood circulation, aids in pain relief, protects kidneys, improves brain health, treats common colds and coughs, and is used for the treatment and prevention of cancer. This spice also has anti-inflammatory properties.