Nutmeg is the seed, and mace the aril, of a tree native to Indonesia. Nutmeg is used to flavor confectionery as well as many savory and sweet dishes. It also has some traditional medical uses, including as a treatment for diarrhea. In high doses it has narcotic effects.    

Important Phytochemicals 

Antioxidants: Caffeic acid, camphene, coumaric acid, cyanidin, delphinidin, epicatechin, eugenol, isoeugenol, kaempferol, myrcene, myristicin, myristic acid, oleanolic acid, quercetin, terpinenes, vanillin

Others: Elemicin, furfural, linalool, limonene,  safrole    

Medicinal Properties 

Nutmeg provides several important antioxidants, including eugenol which inhibits platelet aggregation and oleanolic acid which can lower blood lipids. It also contains limonene which has preventive properties against some cancers, and linalool which has anticancer and antiviral effects.