What is the Crude Drug Nutmeg: A Comprehensive Guide
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Did you know that the common culinary spice nutmeg is derived from the dried seed kernel of the evergreen tree *Myristica fragrans*, functioning as a potent crude drug with a long history in traditional medicine? This tropical native of Indonesia was historically a valuable commodity due to its complex phytochemicals, which contribute to its diverse therapeutic applications and considerable potential for toxicity.
