The odour and taste of the Monodora myristica seed is similar to nutmeg and it is used as a popular spice in the West African cuisine.[1] The fruits are collected from wild trees and the seeds are dried and sold whole or ground to be used in stews, soups, cakes and desserts.[3][2] For medicinal purposes they are used as stimulants, stomachic, for headaches, sores and also as insect repellent. The seeds are also made into necklaces.[5]