Benefits of Nutmeg

Before starting with the nuts and bolts of the benefits of nutmeg, just a short little introduction to what it is and where it comes from.

• Nutmeg is the dried kernel of the seeds of and evergreen tree native to the Indonesian Molucca Islands.   This tree is cultivated for two spices derived from it's fruit: nutmeg and mace.
  
  
• It is also a commercial source of an essential oil and nutmeg butter.

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.

Medicinal Properties of Nutmeg

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.

Benefits of Nutmeg for the Cardiovascular System

• Lowers harmful cholesterol
• Prevents clotting.
  

Mental and Emotional Benefits of Nutmeg 

External Benefits of Nutmeg

• Ground Nutmeg mixed with water can be used for ringworm as well as exzema.
• Nutmeg essential oil can be applied to numb toothache which 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

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

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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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