nutmeg

Scientific Name: Myristica fragans Common Name: Nutmeg

Nutmeg is a spice that comes from the fruit. It grows in temperature ranges of 75-85°F. It receives a average of 11 inches of rainfall each month. The nutmeg plant grows in fertile soil all year round. It mainly grows in the "spice island" called the Banda islands in Indonesia.

Interesting facts 1) In large quantities, nutmeg can cause hallucinations 2) Nutmeg was mixed with oil for traditional Chinese and Indian medicines for the nervous and digestive systems 3) In the early 19th century, nutmeg oil was known to reduce toothache pain 4) Nutmeg has killed 2 people when eaten 5) Nutmeg was believed to ward off plaque during Queen Elizabeth's time

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