Nutmeg is the seed or ground spice of several species of the genus Myristica. It is native to the Moluccas, or Spice Islands, of Indonesia. The term nutmeg also is used to refer to just the seed of this tree or to the ground or grated spice developed from this seed.
It has a warm aromatic, slightly bitter taste and is often added to custards, puddings, pies, certain vegetables, and milk drinks like egg-nog. In the past, nutmeg was much used in medicine.
In Indian cusine, nutmeg is used in many sweet, as well as savoury, dishes. In Kerala Malabar region, grated nutmeg is used in meat preparations and also sparingly added to desserts for the flavour.
Nutmeg is used medicinally in powders, capsules, and essential oil. It is most commonly used for stomach problems such as indigestion and also used for chronic nervous disorders, kidney disorders, and to prevent nausea and vomiting . In Chinese medicine, nutmeg is used to treat abdominal pain, diarrhea , inflammation, impotence , liver disease, and vomiting. It is used to treat anxiety or depression.
Nutmeg is anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial, so it was used as a preservative and the powder was sprinkled on wounds to prevent infection.
Health benefits of nutmeg
- Good for oral health
- improve the blood circulation
- Fights acne
- Good for skin
- Improves digestion
- Effects against diarrhoea
- Reduce bad cholesterol
- Regulates blood pressure
- Protect liver
- Boost immune system
- Treats kidney infections
- Sleep aid
- Improves brain health
- Reduce insomnia
- Improves blood circulation
Nutmeg Home remedy
Ingredients
3 pinch of nutmeg powder
1 cups of warm milk
Method
Take a glass of warm milk and mix a three pinch of nutmeg powder.
Enjoy your milk.
You can try this home remedy for before sleep.
You might see good results.
Nutmeg home remedy for menstrual cramp
Ingredients
1 gram of nutmeg powder
1 teaspoon of honey
Method
Mix one teaspoon of honey with one gram of nutmeg powder in a small bowl.
Eat it twice a day.
You will reduce menstrual cramp.
You can try this home remedy for 2 times a day.
