Nutmeg and mace are plant products. Nutmeg is the shelled, dried seed of the plant Myristica fragrans, and mace is the dried net-like covering of the shell of the seed. Nutmeg mace and health benefits active taken by mouth for diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach spasms and pain, and intestinal gas.
What exactly is Mace?
Mace or Javitri (Myristica fragrans) plant is a member of the Myristicaceae (Nutmeg family). It comes from a fruit of the evergreen tree usually 9-12 meters high. In the processing of the seed, the crimson-colored aril is removed from the nutmeg seed that it envelops.
In India, mace is widely used many curry and chutney recipes. The whole blades are often toasted in a dry pan with cardamom, cloves, and black pepper before being pulverized in a mortar and pestle with fresh ginger, garlic, and turmeric until it forms a paste.
Nutmeg mace and Health Benefits:
- Regulates Digestive System.
- Treats Constipation.
- Treats bowel issues.
- Heals Bloating of Stomach.
- Regulates bowel movement.
- Cures Nausea and diarrhea.
The presence of essential oils in nutmeg has a carminative effect on the digestive system, which helps in relieving the discomfort caused due to bloating, constipation, etc. Moreover, nutmeg helps in the secretion of digestive enzymes that improve metabolism and help in losing weight.
Nutmeg is a warming and aromatic spice which is beneficial for your digestive health. It is commonly used for constipation, bloating, and gas and even helps in treating stomach ulcers. It can also relieve diarrhea and irritable bowel movement. You can add a pinch of this powder to your drinks, soups, and stews.
Does it have Side effects?
It is recommended that you should not exceed 1 to 2mg a day. Mace contains the chemical myristicin which has been linked to hallucinations and other mental side effects. People who have taken larger doses of nutmeg, which also contains myristicin, have experienced nausea, dry mouth, dizziness, irregular heartbeat, agitation, and hallucinations.
