Myristica - Myristicae - Nutmegr. U.S. P
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This section is from the book "A Text-Book Of Materia Medica, Pharmacology And Therapeutics", by George F. Butler. Also available from Amazon: A text-book of materia medica, pharmacology and therapeutics.
Myristica - Myristicae - Nutmegr. U.S. P
Macis - Macis - Mace.
Definition. - The kernel of the ripe seeds of Myristica fragrans Houttuyn.
Origin. - The seed (Myristica) and the membrane, "arillode," investing the kernel (Mace) of Myristica fragrans Houttuyn, a tree about 30 feet (9 M.) high, found in the Molucca Islands and cultivated in the East Indies.
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