Organic Nutmeg (Powder)
Nutmeg is a tasty spice. Nutmeg has a variety of health benefits and has been used as a healing herb for many centuries. It can help lower blood pressure and sooth a stomach ache as well as stop diarrhea and help to detoxify the body. The essential oil, of the nutmeg is particularly effective for soothing many ailments.One of the interesting health benefits of nutmeg oil is its ability to stimulate the brain - it relieves stress and stimulates mental activity. It is even reputed to stimulate dreams. Its ability to improve concentration and increase efficiency was not lost on the ancient Greeks and Romans who used it as a brain tonic despite the fact that it was quite rare and costly.
Nutmeg has anti-inflammatory properties and can be used to treat joint and muscle pain. The oil works particularly well for this when it is massaged into the affected area. It is an integral herb in Chinese medicine where it is used for stomach pain and inflammation as well as reducing joint swelling.
In addition to being an excellent liver tonic which can help remove toxins from the liver, nutmeg oil is also a good herb for the kidney, helping it dissolve kidney stones as well as relieve infections of the kidney.
Heart problems may also be somewhat alleviated by nutmeg, as it can help increase blood circulation and stimulate the cardio-vascular system. It Is also great for your digestion. It can get rid of both gas and stomach aches and can relieve vomiting, diarrhea, and flatulence as well as encourage appetite.
Nutmeg can also help with respiratory problems such as a cough from the common cold. In fact, it is often found as an ingredient in cough syrups. It is also said to be able to help with asthma. However, this remains unsubstantiated by research.
While there are many health benefits of nutmeg, be careful not to take it in high doses. It can be toxic and can cause serious problems. Never consume more than 30 grams (around 6 tablespoons) in a day, and even this amount would be considered excessive.
Nutmeg (myristica fragrans) is a native spice from the Moluccas Islands in South Paicific. The tree can grow to 66 feet tall and produce a peach shaped fruit known as the nutmeg apple, which is discarded in favor of the aromatic seed inside. When ripe, the fruit splits to expose a pecan sized nut wrapped in a bright red netting called an aril. The nut and aril are separated and dried. The nut is nutmeg, and the aril yields the spice, mace.
Nutmeg has a variety of health benefits besides adding it to cookies and pies. It calms and helps lower blood pressure and soothes digestive upset. Mixed with a neutral oil and used in a massage it eases joint pain and inflammation. Nutmeg also provides fast relief for diarrhea and toothaches. The therapeutic effects of nutmeg stimulates the cardiovascular system, promotes concentration, acts as ab expectorant, reduces joint inflammation and helps also with liver removing toxins.
Regular nutmeg consumption can relieve joint pain and gout. Put 5-6 drops on a sugar cube or in 1 tablespoon of honey. Add the sugar or honey to a glass of warm milk and sip.
For toothaches, place 1 drop of nutmeg oil on a cotton swab and apply it to the gum area around the tooth. repeat several times a day.
To provide fast relief for diarrhea, dissove three pinches of ground nutmeg in a glass of warm milk and sip slowly. For stomache upset, add a small pinch of nutmeg to peppermint tea or sprinkle nutmeg over 1 tablespoon of honey. The essential oil of nutmeg can also be used as an aromatic diffuser. With a blend of nutmeg, clove and rosemary essential oils in a hanky, it is a used as a reliever for joint pains and banishing fatique.
Nutmeg is an almost overpoweringly aromatic spice, to be used very sparingly. Nutmeg pacifies Vata and Kapha and increases Pitta. It contributes the pungent, bitter and astringent tastes. It is a warming spice.
In ayurveda, it is used as a natural sleep aid, normally taken in warm milk before bed. It stimulates appetite and digestion. Nutmeg is used in desserts and in baking. In ayurvedic cooking a pinch of nutmeg is added, with spices such as whole black pepper and bayleaf, to flavor rice or rice pilaf.
Our Organic Nutmeg is grown in the pristine environment far away from pollution. It contains no animal products and is suitable for vegetarians.
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