Health Benefits of Nutmegs
June 22, 2009
Nutmeg is one of the most aromatic, nutty tasted, spice in Indian Kitchen and is an essential ingredient is preparation of Indian dishes. Although the magical aroma of the spice is well-known for its culinary effect, but hardly people are aware of the multiple medicinal effects of nutmeg. Some of the medicinal therapeutic effects of nutmeg are mentioned here.
Nutmeg is an excellent natural brain power booster. Recommended doses of nutmeg help in active reduce of stress and promote mental activities which results in improved concentration power, and increases better blood circulation in brain. However, it should be consumed in recommended and restricted amount.
Herbal remedy of nutmeg is an excellent antidote for cardiovascular systems as it improves blood circulation as well as stimulated proper function of heart. Herbal remedy of nutmeg is an excellent tonic for heart.
Nutmeg oil is an excellent herbal medicine for liver treatment because of its detoxicating medicinal property. Recommended consumption of nutmeg oil based herbal medicines helps in elimination of toxins from kidney. Also it promotes natural dissolve of kidney stones.
Herbal tea made with light amount of nutmeg helps in curing insomnia; if you do not like herbal tea you can add some amount of this herbal medicinal herb in dessert also.
Herbal dose of nutmeg is an excellent natural tonic for male sexual dysfunction and it is now considered as great natural aphrodisiac medicine.
Nutmeg is rich in antiseptic medicinal property and due to its apparent sweet taste can be used as oral antiseptic for gum and teeth problems. You can use 1 drop of nutmeg oil in your brushing time on your toothbrush or else you can add some minor amount of nutmeg is daily diet.
Poultice made with nutmeg paste cures joint pain, muscle sprain, and painful rheumatic fever. Its anti-inflammatory properties work efficiently in neutralizing pain almost instantly.
Smelling the aroma of nutmeg oil help to release blocked nose, however, nutmeg is an effective antidote for cold attack and it is widely used in herbal cough syrups for prevention of coughing.


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