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Myristica fragrans Houtt.
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Scientific Synonyms:
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| Previous name used in the website: |
Myristica fragrans |
| Family name: |
MYRISTICACEAE
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| English name: |
Nutmeg
Mace
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| Sinhala name: |
Sadikka (සාදික්කා)
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| Tamil name: |
Sadikai
Catikkay
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| Sanskrit name: |
Jatiphala
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| Conservation status: |
NE - Not Evaluated - Due to exotic origin
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| Description: |
Tree, 9-18 m or more tall. Leaf lamina 6-10(-15) x 2.75-4(-5.5) cm, dark-green above, pale-green beneath; petiole 0.5-1.25 cm long. Flowers 6-8 mm long, pale-yellow, urceolate. Fruit 4-6 x 3-5.5 cm. Seed 2.5-3.5x1.75-2 cm, surrounded by scarlet or rarely yellow-white aril.
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| Native Distribution Status: |
Native
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| Edible parts: |
Seed
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| Treatment for: |
Diabetes
Flatulency
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Pains
Dyspepsia
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| Parts used in Treatment: |
Seeds
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| Related Medical Properties: |
Carminative
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