Nutmeg is considered one of the most important traditional spice crops with high commercial and nutritional value globally, extracted from an evergreen tropical tree and gaining importance from its warm flavor. Studies and pharmacological research have proved that nutmeg contains bio-active chemical compounds, such as Myristicin and Elemicin, which grant it tremendous therapeutic and preventive properties as strong antioxidants protecting body cells from damage. It has also shown an effective role in supporting digestive functions, improving brain and cognitive functions, relieving chronic pain and joint inflammation, in addition to improving sleep quality and enhancing deep relaxation. Global trade data indicates a growing demand for the crop, emphasizing the necessity of consuming it in moderation to avoid side effects, based on studies in the Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, Food Chemistry journal, FAO reports, and the NCBI database.
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Study titled "Phytochemical composition and pharmacological activities of Myristica fragrans" published in the Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine. Research "Evaluation of the antioxidant potential of nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) extracts" published in Food Chemistry. Reports and statistics of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) related to spice trade and production. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) database on active compounds in nutmeg. General information from the Syrian Agricultural Guide and Livestock in Syria - Specialized Evidence Center.
