Ground mace has a more delicate flavor than nutmeg and has various uses in the kitchen. In Indian cuisine, it becomes part of the mix of spices that make up the curry, and in Chinese cuisine, where it is used in both savory and sweet dishes.
Turmeric is a plant native to eastern India. The plant, introduced by sailors, is found in Europe already in the monastic writings of the 6th century. Due to the color similar to saffron, it was also wrongly called Indian saffron. The therapeutic power of turmeric is manifold.