A. Yes, nutmeg and jaiphal are the same. It comes from a dark-leaved evergreen tree whose fruit gives two spices, mace and nutmeg. 'Jaiphal' is a Hindi name commonly used in India for Nutmeg. Mace is a red lace-like substance that covers the seed. While nutmeg is the seed surrounded by mace, they are exotic spices with a characteristic sweet aroma.