Mace

Mace

Mace
Mace is known to be aromatic product which is used in tonics and electuaries and is recommended for the treatment of inflammations of the bladder and urinary tract. It has a stimulating effect on stomach and intestines, increasing appetite and reducing nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea and a helpful remedy for many digestive problems. It is also applied externally and is useful in arthritis and chronic rheumatism.
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Description
The Mace seed is enclosed in yellowish fruit. When the fruit split, bright red covering over the seed is exposed. This bright covering also called aril, is dried and sold as mace. The nut is under the aril inside which is the oval shaped seed Mace. Mace is Dark brown on the outside, lighter brown on the inside. To protect nutmeg from insects and fungus, it is coated with lime.