4. 1. Brain Tonic: Nutmeg’s natural
organic compound Myristicin inhibits a
brain enzyme that contributes to neuro
degenerative disease Alzheimer’s.
Nutmeg’s anti-inflammatory and
protective effects can effectively
promote brain tissue growth, stimulate
your brain cells, improve memory and
concentration, and eliminate fatigue,
stress, anxiety and depression.
5. 2. Natural Sedative: Nutmeg’s essential oil is
used to treat inflammation, abdominal
pain, aching joints, muscle pain, arthritis,
sores, and other ailments. Nutmeg oil, when
mixed with almond oil, is used to relieve
rheumatic pain.Â
3. Digestant: Freshly prepared decoction of
Nutmeg essential oil and honey relieves
digestion-related problems like diarrhea,
constipation, bloating and flatulence by
removing the excess gas from intestines, aids
digestion boosts appetite.Â
6. 4. Liver & Kidney Detox: Nutmeg cleanses
the liver & kidney of toxins, strengthening
their functions, dissolves kidney stones,
improves blood circulation, treats kidney
infections liver disease.
5. Skin Care: Scrub made from nutmeg
powder and orange lentil powder can help
you remove blackheads. Honey or milk,
work with nutmeg’s anti-inflammatory
effects, to reduce marks/scars, alleviate
acne, reduce the redness puffiness of
blemishes.Â
7. 6. Sleep Inducer: Nutmeg aids sleep by
soothing and relaxes the nervous system.
Drink a glass of warm milk with a dash of
nutmeg the perfect sleep-inducing cocktail.
7. Immunity Booster: Nutmeg contains
many plant derived chemical compounds
that are known to have anti-oxidant,
disease preventing, immunity boosting and
health promoting properties.
8. 8. Dental Relief: Nutmeg oil contains
eugenol + cinnamon makes a powerful
antiseptic, antimicrobial paste, protecting
against cavity-causing bacteria. Nutmeg oil
apply to gums around an aching tooth &
can also treat halitosis (bad breath)
9. Aphrodisiac: Sex therapists have long
recommended cooking with nutmeg to
increase sexual desire, ability. Nutmeg has
ancient history of being an integral part of
herbal medicines, to correct impotency and
increase libido.
9. 10. Anti-anxiety and Anti-depressant:
Nutmeg’s has Myristicin & elemicin, offer
mild sedative, anti anxiety, pain relieving
benefits, activate neurotransmitters like
serotonin & dopamine.Â
11. Cancer Prevention: Nutmeg’s Essential oil
is antioxidant & inhibits oxidation of the
essential fatty acid, linoleic, and
significantly reduces new blood vessel
growth that feeds tumors. Myristicin, a
component of nutmeg essential oil, inhibits
the growth of colon cancer cells.
10. 12. Digestive Health: Nutmeg has long
been used as a remedy for digestive
disorders such as nausea, vomiting,
indigestion and diarrhea, managing
symptoms of Crohn's disease, and in
regulating your gastrointestinal tract.
13. Soothes eczema: A nutmeg paste,
made by grinding nutmeg seeds with
water, smeared over red scaly patches
of eczema, significantly reduce the
eruptions and itching.
11. 14. Respiratory Soother: A pack of nutmeg
powder, flour and water, when applied to
the chest, cures chest cold. Studies have
shown that nutmeg can help combat
asthma symptoms.
15. Vitamins store: Nutmeg is rich in many
vital B-complex vitamins, vitamin C, folic
acid, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin A and
many flavonoid anti-oxidants like beta-
carotene and cryptoxanthin that are
essential for optimum health.
12. 16. Minerals Store: Nutmeg is store of
minerals like copper, potassium,
calcium, manganese, iron, zinc &
magnesium. Potassium is vital
component of cell & body fluids that
control heart rate & BP. Manganese,
copper co-factors for the antioxidant
enzyme, super oxide dismutase. Iron is
essential for RBC production as cofactor
for cytochrome oxidases enzymes.
13. In ancient India people after
heavy meal use to chew beetle
leaves, edible camphor, nutmeg,
Saffron Elaachi, clove called as
Taamboolam as an immunity
booster to improve marital bliss,
improve digestion and as
dependable mouth freshener
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