Nutmeg
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One of the legendary and historically desirable spices of the South Seas, Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) is a seed wrapped in red lacy Mace – another important spice. Unlike Mace, however, Nutmeg can be poisonous if ingested in large quantities. The reason is Myristicin, a natural insecticide that…
