The kernel and mace of nutmeg is usually
used in cooking and also as a medicine.But this contains phenylpropanoids like
myristicin and elemicin which can cause nausea and severe liver damage if used
in large quantities.Nutmeg should be used carefully during pregnancy since it
inhibits prostaglandin production and contains hallucinogens.Nutmeg is
digestive and provides good sleep .
How to use Nutmeg
1.Mix 1/4 tsp of nutmeg powder with honey and have after
dinner.This helps to improve digestion and absorption and expels intestinal
parasites.You can try this if you have stomach ache and gas after a heavy
meal.
2.Add 1/4 tsp of nutmeg powder to 1 cup milk and have at bedtime
to get good sleep.This also helps to lower blood pressure.
3.In diarrhoea have 1/4 tsp of nutmeg with honey or apple juice
thrice daily.Also to prevent dehydration drink tender coconut water.In small kids the dosage of nutmeg powder
should be 1 pinch.Also it is better to roast nutmeg mildly in a frying pan
before using for kids.
4.Nutmeg paste may be applied locally to get pain relief in
arthritis.To prepare a massage oil for pain relief add 1tsp powdered nutmeg to
100 ml coconut oil or sesame oil and heat till it starts to boil.
5.Pulp of nutmeg is used to make jam,pickles and wine.
