Nutrition and Nutmeg (Jathikai)

The nutmeg fruit, in fact, is a drupe, about the size of an apricot, when ripen splits up to a single, centrally situated oval shaped kernel known as "nutmeg spice."

The hard brown seed from the tropical evergreen nutmeg tree has a warm, spicy sweet flavor. The dried lacy membrane around the nutmeg seed is called as Mace. Both nutmeg and mace are used for cooking purposes.

Nutmeg, otherwise called as Jathikai in southern language is not only known for its popular spice but also for many health benefits. This aromatic spice keeps the immune system strong. Some of the minerals found in nutmeg are calcium, potassium, iron, and manganese. 

During ancient times, Roman and Greek civilizations used nutmeg as a certain type of tonic. This nutmeg tonic helps to get rid of fatigue, stress, anxiety or depression. 

Nutmeg and its oil were being used in Indian and Chinese traditional medicines for health issues related to the nervous and digestive systems.

A glass of milk added with a pinch of nutmeg powder will relax you and helps to sleep better.

Just applying a few drops of nutmeg oil on the skin or a little amount of nutmeg, grated into soup or sauce do a wonderful magic on your health. 

To get relief from muscle pain, aching joints, sores, arthritis, and other ailments, apply nutmeg oil on the affected areas.

Nutmeg helps to boost one’s appetite. It also provides relief from digestion problems such as diarrhea, bloating, constipation, and so on. By removing the excess gas from the intestines, nutmeg oil relieves stomach aches.

Jathikai effectively treats bad breath or halitosis with its antibacterial properties. It is also used as a remedy for toothaches and gum problems.

Nutmeg is useful for liver disease and dissolving kidney stones.

Skincare is one of the priorities of everyone, especially woman. Nutmeg acts an important role in skin care. 

Apply a paste of nutmeg powder with honey on the acne marks which helps to reduce the scars and make it less noticeable. A scrub made from and orange lentil powder and nutmeg powder helps to remove blackheads.

In most of the Asian countries, the spice is used as an ingredient in curry powder to marinate vegetable and meat dishes.

Remember nutmeg while you think about skin and health care 

Research by NatturaBio.