The nutmeg tree is important for two spices derived from the fruit nutmeg and mace.
Nutmeg is the actual seed of the tree which is roughly egg shaped.
Nutmeg has slightly sweeter flavour which is used in powdered form.
In Indian Cuisine,nutmeg is used in many sweet as well as savoury dishes (predominantly in Mughlai Cuisine).
It is also added in small quantities as a medicine for infants.
It may also be used in small quantities in garam masala.
Ground nutmeg is also smoked in India.
In Middle Eastern Cuisine, ground nutmeg is often used as a spice for savoury dishes.
the 19th century it was used as an abortifacient, which led to numerous recorded cases of nutmeg poisoning.
Although used as a folk treatment for other ailments, nutmeg has no proven medicinal value today.
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