Myristica fragrans

General information:

Mace is packed with a host of therapeutic benefits. The tree is indigenous to Australia, Asia and the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. A popular but expensive herb, Mace is often used as a spice in cooking. Studies have also shown that the herb can help lower blood pressure, sooth a stomach ache and control diarrhea.

Constituents:

The main chemical components of Mace are a-pinene, camphene, b-pinene, sabinene, myrcene, a-phellandrene, a-terpinene, limonene, 1,8-cineole, y-terpinene, linalool, terpinen-4-ol, safrole, methyl eugenol and myristicin, which render the herb its therapeutic properties.

Benefits:

• The essential oil derived from Mace is considered to be the most efficacious. The oil is a potent brain booster. It increases concentration and relieves stress.
• Mace is an excellent liver tonic.
• It dissolves kidney stones and prevents infection.
• The herb is also beneficial for the heart as it stimulates blood circulation.
• Mace’s anti-inflammatory properties are used to treat joint and muscle aches