Nutmeg has anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce redness and pigmentation. Stubborn scars become lighter and skin tone is evened. The best part about this spice: it works well for both oily and dry skin! It helps tighten pores to reduce oiliness, exfoliate skin and boost hydration. Is it OK toRead More →

Elemicin is another compound found in nutmeg and is also a known hallucinogen. … Nutmeg also contains a weak carcinogen called safrole, which has been named as a contributor to the overall incidence of cancer, so much so that it has been banned as a food additive by the FoodRead More →

Seven Things to Do with Nutmeg Add it to the fillings for cannelloni, ravioli, or tortellini. Add a pinch to steamed or sauteed spinach or to spinach souffle. Lightly spice fruit butters (apple, pumpkin, or otherwise). Stir a bit into potatoes or sweet potatoes mashed with milk, butter, and saltRead More →

Nutmeg, water chestnut, butternut squash and shea nuts are not tree nuts (the term “nut” does not always indicate a tree nut) and are generally well tolerated by tree nut-allergic individuals. What is nutmeg made of? Nutmeg is a spice made from the inner portion of the seed contained insideRead More →

Both Myristicin and Elemicin have chemical structures similar to Mescaline, another illegal drug. Nutmeg also contains a weak carcinogen called safrole, which has been named as a contributor to the overall incidence of cancer, so much so that it has been banned as a food additive by the Food andRead More →