Benefits of Nutmeg

"Let food be your medicine and your medicine be your food. Each one of the substances in a person's diet, acts upon the body and changes it in some way, and upon these changes the whole life depends, whether in health, in sickness or convalescent."  

Hippocrates 2 000 years ago.

Welcome to our journey into the enchanting world of The Benefits of Nutmeg, a spice renowned for its multitude of benefits and captivating aroma.

Through the years, the benefits of nutmeg have always been known as a love potion, which it is, but it also has so many other medicinal benefits that will most definitely surprise you.

With it's sedative and relaxant properties, nutmeg has long been used to calm the mind and promote restful sleep, offering a natural remedy for those seeking a peaceful sanctuary.

Beyond its calming effects, this remarkable spice also boasts, powerful anti-inflammatory properties, alleviating pain and reducing swelling in the body.

As an antiseptic, nutmeg helps to cleanse wounds and prevent infection, while its bacterial properties fight against harmful bacteria, promoting a healthier environment overall.

Additionally, nutmeg acts as a stimulating agent, enhancing mental clarity and boosting mood.

Prepare to unlock the extraordinary potential of nutmeg and experience the harmony it can bring to your body and mind.

Medicinal Properties of Nutmeg

• Sedative
• Relaxant
• Anti inflammatory
• antiseptic
• bactericide
• stimulant

How to Use Nutmeg

• Nutmeg freshly grated from a whole nutmeg seed is far more powerful than the powdered, commercial nutmeg.
• If the recipe you are preparing does not specify using grated nutmeg, use only ¾ tsp of the grated spice for every 1 teaspoon called for in the recipe.
• And remember it is best not to store grated nutmeg, rather just grate enough of the spice for whatever dish you are preparing.
• Generally, we would use nutmeg in goods like spice cake, but some people say you should try it in a fruit salad or as a topping for steamed vegetables such as cauliflower, sweet potatoes, spinach, asparagus or cabbage.
  

What are the Benefits of using Nutmeg.

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• Relieves indigestion
• Hiccups
• Colic
• Anti-inflammatory and antiseptic for Crohn's Disease
• Colitis
• Diarrhea
• Dysentery
• Gastroenteritis
• Nausea and vomiting
• Flatulence

Benefits of Nutmeg for the Cardiovascular System

• Lowers harmful cholesterol
• Prevents clotting.
  

Mental and Emotional Benefits of Nutmeg 

• Nutmeg is a powerful brain stimulant, yet it promotes sleep
• Relieves muscles
• Eases muscle spasm and pain.
  

External Benefits of Nutmeg

• Ground Nutmeg mixed with water can be used for ringworm as well as eczema.
• Nutmeg essential oil can be applied to numb toothache while awaiting dental help.
• The oil is anti-inflammatory.
• And also pain relieving in rubs for home remedies for arthritis, nerve and muscle pain.
  

Other Medicinal Benefits of Nutmeg

• Nutmeg oil is effective for treating menstrual cramps.
• It is an effective liver and kidney detoxifier (but remember: never try alternate natural medication without the permission of your Medical Practioner).
• Can help clear up congestion from colds, it is used in many cough mixtures.
• Nutmeg oil helps in removing bad breath.
• It is also antiseptic in nature and is effective for toothaches and aching gums.

• If you have trouble sleeping at night drink a cup of milk with some nutmeg powder.   This will help you relax and induce sleep.

Is eating Nutmeg good for you?

People often ask if Nutmeg is good for you?

And as always, when a spice has so many healing qualities,  there will always be drawbacks when using large amounts:

• nausea
• vomiting
• restlessness
• dizziness
• Large doses of Nutmeg can cause Hallucinogenic High's

YOUR NATURAL MEDICINE CHEST

What to Keep in your Medicine Chest

Arnica

Keep a tube of this cream for relief for muscle strains as well as bruises.

Calendula

Get this from your health shop in a cream or gel form and use as a salve for burns, cuts, scrapes and insect bites

Chammomile

Use the dried flowers to make a tea and use for stressful situations and also stomach upsets.

Echinacea

You can get these at your health shop as an  extracts or capsuled and use for colds, flu, cuts, infections and scrapes.

Eucalyptus

An absolute must for your herbal medicine chest for respiratory congestion and muscle soreness.

Ginger

Use this herb as a fresh root from your veggie store, or if you like gardening, grow them, it is an excellent medication for colds, respiratory congestion, nausea and stomach upsets

Lavender

Keep Lavender as an essential oil for stress, insomnia and headaches.

Sea Salt

Gargle with this salt for sore throats and also for bath salts.

Tea Tree

Use as an essential oil for skin infections and insect bites.

Valerian

Use as an extract for mild pain relief and insomnia

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