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in: Poison or Remedy? Case Reports on Selected Plants, Bentham Science Publ, pp.100-108, 2025
In this present review work, nutmeg and mace from Myristica fragrans Houtt. were elaborated associated with their risks in use. Nutmeg, as a spice and medicinal preparation, is known and documented to be used as a carminative, expectorant, and analgesic and also used in infants. However, due to potential toxicological issues, as in the case reports, the use should be limited. Especially the narcotic effect, when consumed excessively, is associated with its components, myristicin and elemicin in particular. It is necessary to limit the use of nutmeg and be aware of potential drug interactions as well.