Description
NUTMEG (MYRISTICA FRAGRANS)
Nutmeg is used to season dishes and is available to buy as a ground spice or in its whole form. It can be found in baked goods, entrees, and desserts. Certain cuisines, such as Moroccan and Indian cuisines, feature nutmeg in their dishes. It’s also sometimes used in beverages, like cider.
It is a well-known aromatic perennial plant with a characteristic scent that possesses multiple medicinal applications, being used to treat
- Stomach ulcers.
- Indigestion.
- Liver disorders.
- As emmenagogue.
- Nervine.
- Diuretic.
- Diaphoretic.
- Aphrodisiac.
Nutmeg is found to have health benefits, including its ability to
- Relieve pain.
- Soothe indigestion.
- Strengthen cognitive function.
- Detoxify the body.
- Boost skin health.
- Alleviate oral conditions .
- Reduce insomnia.
- Increase immune system function.
- Prevent leukemia.
- Improve blood circulation.
