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Mace Mace is a spice that tastes and smells a lot like pungent nutmeg. This is because mace is made from the bright red membrane that
covers the nutmeg seed. This membrane is removed, dried and then ground. Mace has a yellow-orange color and is used to flavor all
kinds of foods, from sweet to savory. Mace is sold in supermarkets mainly in ground form. Tips about MaceNutmeg or mace and its medicinal use Nutmeg or mace is said that it relaxes the muscles, sedates the body and helps in removing gas from the digestive track. It is also used by many to relieve stomach problems such as indigestion, to prevent nausea and to treat abdominal pain, diarrhea, inflammation, liver disease and vomiting. Despite the above, nutmeg has not been proved to be effective for treating any illness. In fact, an overuse of nutmeg can be dangerous or even, in some cases fatal.
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