A plant genus in the MYRISTICACEAE family. The seed is used as a spice and used for antimicrobial and psychoactive effects. Myristicin, SAFROLE, and methyleugenol are key components.
Entry Term(s)
Myristica fragrans
Nutmeg
Registry Number
txid51088
Related Numbers
txid51089
Previous Indexing
Spices (1993-2001)
Public MeSH Note
2019; see SPICES 1993-2001; see CONDIMENTS 1963-82; see HALLUCINOGENS 1975-77
A plant genus in the MYRISTICACEAE family. The seed is used as a spice and used for antimicrobial and psychoactive effects. Myristicin, SAFROLE, and methyleugenol are key components.