Health Benefits of Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)

Nutmeg (Scientific name: Myristica fragrans, Family: Myristicaceae) is used as flavouring agent and condiment. This valuable spice consists of the dried kernels of the seeds.

Parts used:

Dried seed, nutmeg, arillus surrounding the seed, mace and wood

Constituents

Nutmeg

• Contains a volatile oil, fat, starch, proteins, ash and mucilage.
• Fixed oil is called butter of nutmeg consists of myristin and myristic acid.
• Essential oil contains myristicene and myristicol.

Mace (Arillus)

• Contains a volatile oil, resin, fat, sugar, destrin and mucilage.
• Essential oil of mace is of a yellowish colour and consists of macene

Nutmeg is aromatic, carminative, stimulant. Mace is carminative and aphrodisiac

1. Nutmeg improves circulation of blood in the body, helping to stimulate the brain.

2. Nutmeg improves the condition of cardiovascular diseases.

3. Nutmeg oil is effective as a liver tonic.

4. Nutmeg oil is main ingredient in herbal toothpaste. It can treat dental problems like toothache and gum problems.

5. Nutmeg concentrate oil is used as rubefacient.

6. It can act as an antiseptic.

7. Nutmeg is an effective pain reliever.

8. Prevent colds and cough.

9.Nutmeg oil is applied to the body to sooth aching joints and muscles.

10. Drink a cup of milk + some nutmeg powder = The perfect sleep-inducer.

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  The effect of Nutmeg long-term in humans has not been tested. However, animals have been experimented and the findings are