The article describes the nutmeg of a tree (Myristica), which is used as spice and traditional medicine but also abused an illicit drug. main chemical components, namely myristicin, are described. Full text English translation available in on-line version.

Nutmeg is an export commodity that can be utilized in the food or beverage industries. Only a small portion of nutmeg flesh used, so remainder discarded as waste. pulp waste used to make instant powdered drink. Processing drinks requires fillers such maltodextrin expedite drying and protect raw materials from damage. This study aimed determine best concentration on drink's physicochemical senso...

or ' pan ') with the addition of lime, arecanut, catechu, cardamoms, nutmeg, cloves and camphor. In treatises on Ayurveda, the betel leaf has been stated to have beneficial effects on the throat, larynx, respiratory and digestive organs, particularly in conditions like cough, dyspnoea and indigestion in children. According to Susruta, it is aromatic, carminative, stimulant and astringent. Inter...