Crude Drug: Mace
Biological Source Myristica fragrans
Family Myristicaceae
Official used part Dried aril
Major Marker Constituent Myristicin; volatile oil
Constituentclass Volatile oil
Pharmacognostic traditional use Flavoring; aromatic preparation
Drug Type Aril
Scientific Name Myristica fragrans
Category Seed/Aril drugs
Source Type Natural crude drug
Databasescope Pharmacognosy / Crude Drug Database
Educational Note Educational pharmacognosy reference; therapeutic claims and regulatory status should be verified against current authoritative sources.