Australian Approved Name (AAN): Mace oil
Common name/s and synonyms: Myristica fragrans seed aril oil
Mandatory component: Safrole
Warnings and Restrictions: When used internally, the concentration of safrole in the medicine must be no more than 0.1%. When used topically, the concentration of safrole in the medicine must be no more than 1.0%.
When the concentration of mace oil in the preparation is more than 50% and the nominal capacity of the container is 25mL or less, a restricted flow insert must be fitted on the container.
Allowable purpose of the ingredient: Active. Homeopathic
TGA reference: Food Chemicals Codex__issued by the American National Academy of Sciences