Dried Mace Nutmeg 100g.

Dried Mace (Nutmeg Aril) 100g

Mace is the dried outer aril (lacy covering) of the nutmeg seed (Myristica fragrans). It is aromatic, warm, and slightly sweet-spicy in flavor. In traditional herbal systems, mace is valued for its digestive-supporting, warming, and carminative properties and is also widely used as a culinary spice.

Key Features

• Traditionally used to support healthy digestion and reduce gas formation
• Valued for its warming, aromatic, and mildly stimulating properties
• Commonly used to help relieve bloating and indigestion
• Traditionally used in herbal systems for nausea and stomach comfort
• Known for supporting appetite and digestive strength
• Widely used as a spice in both savory and sweet preparations

Traditional Uses

• Traditionally used to support relief from flatulence, bloating, and indigestion
• Commonly used to help reduce nausea and vomiting associated with digestive imbalance
• Traditionally used in herbal practice to support appetite and digestive stimulation
• Used in traditional systems to support warming of the body and circulation
• Traditionally used in small amounts for menstrual comfort support
• Commonly used in culinary applications to enhance aroma and mask strong odors in food

Traditional Preparation Methods

Herbal Powder (Digestive Use):
A small amount of dried mace is ground into powder and mixed with water for traditional digestive support.

Herbal Decoction:
Mace may be boiled in water and gently simmered; the resulting liquid is consumed for nausea and stomach discomfort in traditional practice.

Culinary Use:
Used as a spice in meats, soups, curries, baked goods, and desserts to enhance aroma and flavor, particularly in rich or strongly flavored dishes.

Botanical Information

Scientific Name: Myristica fragrans Houtt.
Common Names: Mace, Nutmeg Aril
Plant Family: Myristicaceae
Part Used: Dried Aril (Seed Covering)