Nutmeg

Latin name: Myristica fragrans

Native to: Indonesia

Benefits: Can provide pain relief, soothe indigestion, strengthen cognitive function, reduce insomnia, eases stress, anxiety and fatigue. It also has a rich source of antioxidants, helps with indigestion, can detoxify the body, boost skin health, alleviate oral conditions, increase immune system function, prevent leukemia, and improve blood circulation.

Nutmeg contains myristicin, chemical compound that causes hallucinations and drowsiness. If large amounts are consumed is can nutmeg intoxication. The most common symptoms of nutmeg poisoning included:

• hallucinations
• drowsiness
• dizziness
• dry mouth
• confusion
• seizure (in two cases)