The Nutmeg State is applied to the state I live in- Connecticut. The reason is that the early inhabitants had a reputation of being ingenious and shrewd that they were able to make and sell nutmeg, The botanical name for nutmeg is Myristica fragrans
I feel most of s think of nutmeg as a sice for cooking and baking, but it is ore than that. The Arabs used nutmeg for various digestive ailments. It was used for kidney ailments and lymphatic support
The Hindus used nutmeg for bad breath ( halitosis) , headaches, and colds It has even been used for anxiety and relieving stress. Recent research has focused on the oil from nutmeg as an anti microbial for bacteria and viruses.
I used to obtain lots of nutmeg from The Spice Island, —Grenada. I used to transport it home between school semesters
I have seen nutmeg used in combination with cloves to enhance male libido
Until tomorrow…