Myristica fragrans

Thesaurus

Noun

Myristica fragrans - East Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed; source of two spices: nutmeg and macenutmeg, nutmeg treenutmeg - hard aromatic seed of the nutmeg tree used as spice when grated or groundgenus Myristica, Myristica - type genus of Myristicaceae; tropical Asian evergreen trees with small white or yellow flowers followed by fleshy fruitsspice tree - tree bearing aromatic bark or berries

myristica fragrans

nutmeg

Common spice considered to be an aphrodisiac in many cultures. Source of myrisiticin, a mild central nervous system stimulant and euphoric. Some people grind down a nut for fresh nutmeg and take it as a way to get high. Be aware large doses are poisonous and can cause miscarriage. As an intoxicant, can lead to hallucinations, delirium and days of nausea and headaches. Used as an anti-parasitic. A small amount of nutmeg, about the size of a pea, can be taken once daily for a year to relieve chronic nervous problems, as well as heart problems stemming from poor circulation.

Myristica fragrans

nutmeg

Herbal medicine
A tropical tree, the seeds of which are astringent, carminative and sedative in small doses.

Sports medicine
A regional slang term for the kicking of a football (soccer ball) through another person’s legs.
Toxicology
Nutmeg is toxic in large doses due to its content of myristicin, which can cause hallucinations, dehydration, delirium, disorientation, nausea, convulsions, palpitations and death; it is contraindicated in pregnancy.

Myristica fragrans

(mi-ris′tĭ-kă) An evergreen tree whose fruit produces the spice nutmeg. The tissue surrounding this seed is used for a variety of culinary purposes and in folk medicine.

Myristica fragrans

Related to Myristica fragrans: Withania somnifera, Mucuna pruriens

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Synonyms for Myristica fragrans

noun East Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed

Synonyms

nutmeg
nutmeg tree

Related Words

nutmeg
genus Myristica
Myristica
spice tree

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