| PHYTO- NUTRIENTS | Myristicin – liver protective and anti-inflammatory: reduces levels of TNF from white cells which occurs in inflammatory diseases (such as Rheumatoid arthritis) |
| NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS | Digestion – Carminative; Anti-diarrheal actions including improving intestinal tone and inhibiting intestinal contractions stimulated by irritating agents; Mild sedative; Food preservative, disinfectant and antiseptic of animal and plant pathogens and food poisoning and spoilage bacteria |
| DANGERS | Oxalate (Calcium binding and Kidney stones); hallucinogenic and toxic in large doses |
Adapted from:
Murray, M. (2005). Encyclopedia of Healing Food. New York, N.Y.: Atria Books
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