육두구

육두구는 육두구속 식물의 씨 또는 그것을 말려 가루낸 향신료이다. 매우 독특한 육두구 고유의 향기로 유명하다. 이것을 활용하여 소시지나 햄버거 등의 요리에 자주 사용한다. 육두구 씨앗의 껍질을 이용하며 이는 메이스라고 불린다.

Nutmeg

Nutmeg is the seed or ground spice of several species of the genus Myristica. Myristica fragrans is a dark-leaved evergreen tree cultivated for two spices derived from its fruit: nutmeg, from its seed, and mace, from the seed covering. It is also a commercial source of an essential oil and nutmeg butter. The California nutmeg, Torreya californica, has a seed of similar appearance, but is not closely related to Myristica fragrans, and is not used as a spice. If consumed in amounts exceeding its typical use as a spice, nutmeg powder may produce allergic reactions, cause contact dermatitis, or have psychoactive effects. Although used in traditional medicine for treating various disorders, nutmeg has no known medicinal value.