The Unani system of medicine is that which originates from the Persio-Arabic region. In this form of medicine, many herbs and spices are considered aphrodisiacs. Nutmeg is one spice that is considered in Unani medicine to possess some aphrodisiac effects in humans. Nutmeg refers to the kernel of the Myristica fragrans plant which grows indigenously in India, Indonesia and Sri Lanka. Nutmeg contains about 30 to 40 % fatty acids, and this is sometimes used to create nutmeg butter. Nutmeg also contains a volatile oil that contains amongst other phytochemical pinene and camphene (80%), eugenol and myristicin. One study investigated the effects of nutmeg and clove on the mating behaviour of rats and found that mating behaviour was significantly greater with nutmeg compared to clove, although both spices were effective. Nutmeg and clove are both able to stimulate the central nervous system and so this might be the mechanisms by which they are able to act as an aphrodisiac.
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