Myristica fragrans Houtt.

 

Myristica fragrans Houtt.:



    * Family: Myristicaceae

    * Genus: Myristica

    * Species: fragrans

    * Scientific Name: Myristica fragrans Houtt.

    * Commercial Name: Fragrant Nutmeg

    * Local Name: Pala

Myristica fragrans is Myristicaceae family member.  This herb known as one of many Indonesia's original spices, it may be found in Mollucas, North Sulawesi, Aceh and Papua as well. This Banda Island's herb brought and spread to Java and Sumatra when Marcopolo passed Java hundred years ago. No doubt at all, this is one of the oldest spices ever known.

Medicinal Properties:



* anti-flatulent

* anti-diarrhea

* hair tonic

* anti-inflammatory