What is the importance of nutmeg in Ayurveda?

 What is the importance of nutmeg in Ayurveda?

A little nutmeg should be mixed in the meat, the taste and aroma will double. Not only meat, nutmeg can be used in other spicy foods.

Nutmeg is called 'Jati Phal' in Ayurveda and Sanskrit. The hard part inside the fruit is called nutmeg in common language. Its taste is bitter and bitter. It generates heat in the body. Nutmeg powder is not only used as a spice or medicine. Oil and perfume are also prepared from it.

Since the use of nutmeg has many health benefits, it is considered a multi-purpose herb in Ayurveda.

Interesting history about nutmeg

Its plant was seen in Rome in the first century. Arab traders brought it to Constantinople in the sixth century. At that time the 'Dutch War' was going on. In which many people were killed.

Meanwhile, the British East India Company was bringing nutmeg plants from Constantinople to India and sending them to other countries. Because of this, nutmeg has spread from India to Asian countries. This plant called 'Green Gold' is believed to have originated in Indonesia.

After five years of planting, the nutmeg plant begins to flower. And it takes 15 years for the tree to mature. When it grows as a tree, it bears fruit for 50 years.

More than two thousand nutmegs grow on one tree. This fruit is yellow in color when it is raw. When yellow flowers start blooming on its tree, its beauty increases.

When it is well-ripened, its outer part becomes crispy. After ripening it is dried. This fruit takes only two months to dry. Its production is more in volcanic areas. What is surprising about it is that its males and females are of both sexes. Which blooms differently.

What elements are found in it?

It contains antioxidant, antidiabetic, antihyperality, anti-inflammatory and analgesic, mylisticin, trimyzamol chemicals. Vitamin C, B, B12, sodium, potassium, iron, magnesium and minerals are also found in abundance.

The anti-hyperglycemic elements present in it work to reduce lipid (cholesterol) levels. Anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties reduce pain and swelling. And, anti-diabetic controls blood sugar in the body.

What are the benefits?

Consumption of nutmeg is useful if the process of making sperm in the male body is reduced or the number of semen is thin. Nutmeg has been mentioned in most studies to increase sexual potency. According to a study published in the National Institute of Medicine, it contains stimulants. Therefore, if it is used only a little daily, it increases sexual power by bringing stimulation and sexual desire in men.

In Africa, a traditional food 'porridge' is prepared by adding nutmeg. The dish is given as medicine to women who are not interested in sexual desire. Because nutmeg contains stimulants.

Brain Tonic: Nutmeg was used as a brain tonic in Roman and Greek civilizations. That is, its intake relaxes the brain by reducing fatigue and stress. It also increases concentration.

Pain reliever: Nutmeg can be used to reduce pain. The use of nutmeg has been found to be at the top in ancient Chinese medicine. Even today, nutmeg oil is considered excellent for relieving joint pain, muscle pain and rheumatism.

Indigestion: Nutmeg has been used in Nepal for centuries to get rid of indigestion. Eating nutmeg is considered beneficial for diarrhea, constipation and vomiting. Nutmeg is also used to get rid of flatulence. It works as an antiallergic to kill stomach lice.

To get rid of bad breath: Nutmeg can be used as a powder to get rid of bad breath. Its antibacterial properties destroy the germs in the mouth.

To keep the liver and kidneys clean: Many types of toxins can enter the body through food. Contaminated air, consumption of tobacco and alcohol also leave complex toxins in the body.

Nutmeg helps to get rid of it. As soon as toxins are removed from the body, it improves liver and kidney health.

Cough, asthma and asthma: It has anti-allergic properties, so it relieves the problem of cough, asthma and asthma. Also, mixing it with water and eating it will remove the congealed khakar and ringworm.

Other benefits

Drinking nutmeg mixed with milk induces sleep. But mixing more can be harmful. If you have a sore throat, take nutmeg boiled in water or milk and drink it in a few moments.

How to use? How much to eat?

Nutmeg is used as powder and oil. Its powder can be mixed with water, milk or vegetables and kheer. But if it is crushed and kept for a long time, its luster will decrease.

As far as quantity is concerned, 250 ml to one gram can be mixed with warm water or milk if taken daily. Two grams of nutmeg powder mixed with two grams of misri and eaten daily makes the body strong.

What should be noted is that there is a thin leaf inside the nutmeg, it should be pulled out. It does not benefit health.

Its oil relieves pain. It is used for skin wounds and scabies and scabies. Do not apply more than 16 drops of this oil. Just because it is good for taste and health does not mean to eat too much. If you eat more than one gram, toxic symptoms appear.

Side effects seen in higher doses

Eating too much can cause overheating, confusion, irregular heart rate, dry mouth and dizziness can Some recent studies have also shown that if its amount is high, it may cause infertility.

Who should not eat?

Do not take this medicine if you have a problem with allergies. Similarly, it contains elements that stimulate the uterus. Because of this, nutmeg should not be eaten for 3 months after conception.

Similarly, those taking blood thinners and taking anti-depressants should not eat nutmeg.