NUTSHELL flowers (MASIS)

Nutmeg, (Myristica fragans), Nutmeg
Other Names: Nutmeg
It originates from the island of Banda in the Moluccas and is currently cultivated in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India and Latin America.

Basic Properties : Aromatic, tonic, warming and antispasmodic of the stomach, digestive

therapeutic use: mainly for stomach complaints

Culinary use: It adds finesse to potatoes and mashed potatoes, white sauces, roasts, ragouts and desserts such as apple or pear compotes.
Nutmeg is a classic element of Christmas sweets and bread.

The nutmeg blossom ( which is not the flower but the bark of the fresh nutmeg ) has a more delicate flavor and harmonizes with sweets and vegetables.
Its taste is considered superior to the fruit.

How is it used:
Preferably grated, in cooking or to make a drink. Pound it in a mortar.