【Naming】
Mace (Aril of Nutmeg, Yuguohua, Xiaohua)
n 【Source】n
Chinese Materia Medica
n 【Common Usage Level】n
E
n 【Botanical Origin】n
It is the aril of Nutmeg Myristica fragrans Houtt. of the Myristicaceae family.
n 【Characteristics】n
It is a flat, lobed piece, about 25mm long, or longer, and about 1mm thick. It is light reddish-brown or orange-reddish-brown, translucent, and brittle. When immersed in water, it returns to its original shape on the seed. The upper part is irregularly lobed, and the lower end is connected, slightly bowl-shaped. It has the inherent aroma of Nutmeg, and the taste is fragrant and slightly bitter.
n 【Category】n
Seeds