Herb guide › African Nutmeg
African Nutmeg
The dried seed or fruit of African nutmeg trees, commonly Monodora myristica. The seeds are brown, hard, aromatic, and strongly fragrant, with a warm, nutty, peppery, slightly camphoraceous flavor. When used as an infusion, the spice produces a light brown aromatic tea.
Traditionally used for
Bloating, Gas, Indigestion
Potential benefits
Carminative, digestive aid, antioxidant, warming, pain relief, antimicrobial
Ingredients
African Nutmeg
Origin
Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana, Gabon
How it is traditionally prepared
¼–½ tsp lightly crushed seed per 8–12 oz water, steep 10 minutes, occasionally rather than as a daily medicinal tea.
Cautions and who should avoid it
Use culinary amounts rather than concentrated medicinal doses. Large amounts of nutmeg-like spices may cause neurological or gastrointestinal effects. Avoid high doses during pregnancy.
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