702 ORD. XL. Oleracee. MyYRistica MOSCHATA. 
concludes, that in apoplectic and paralytic cases this spice may be 
very improper. The officinal preparations of Nutmeg are a spirit 
and essential oil, and the Nutmeg in substance roasted, to render 
it more astringent. Both the spice itself and its essential oil, 
enter several compositions, as the confectio aromatica ,spiritus 
amoniz com. &c. Mace possesses qualities similar to those of the 
Nutmeg, but is less astringent, and its oil is supposed to be more 
volatile and acrid. 
he fell asleep; but waking a little from time to time, he was quite delirious: and 
he thus continued alternately sleeping and delirious for several hours. By degrees, 
however, both these symptoms diminished, so that in about six hours from the 
time of taking the Nutmeg he was pretty well recovered from both. Although he 
still complained of head-ach, and some drowsiness, he slept natura rally and quietly 
the following night, and next day was quite in his ordinary health.” Mat. Med. 
vol, it, p. 204, - 
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