Nutmeg - induce sleep

 

Nutmeg

Introduction

NutMeg is a ground spice. nutmeg is made from seeds.The spice nutmeg has a distinctive pungent fragrance and a warm slightly sweet taste.Historically, grated nutmeg was used as a sachet, and the Romans used it as incense.It is used to flavour bakery, meat, and fish dishes; to flavour sauces and vegetables; and in preserving and pickling. scientific name is myristica fragrant.The seeds are dried gradually in the sun over a period of six to eight weeks.During this time the nutmeg shrinks away from its hard seed coat until the kernels rattle in their shells when shaken. The shell is then broken with a wooden club and the nutmegs are picked out.Dried nutmegs are grayish brown ovals with furrowed surfaces.The word nutmeg comes from the latin word nux, which means nut, and muscat, meaning musky.

Nutmeg Native

Nutmeg is native of small cluster of island of Indonesia,Banda Island.Europeans discovered nutmeg in the middle age and it's become valuable for Culinary and medicinal uses. nowadays it's grows in New Guinea,West Indies, Southern Florida in the United States.

Nutmeg Description

Nutmeg is produced from the dried, ripe, inner seed and mace from the seed coat that separates the seed from its outer husk.Nutmeg is tropical evergreen tree. The tree grows up to near about 20 metres.tree may survive up to 80 years.it's grows from seeds.the tree shape is conical. Leaves are dark green and glossy.leaf length is 5 to 15cm.the flowers produces by the tree are pale yellow color and fragrant. nutmeg fruit is elliptical in shape,20-30 mm long,15-18 mm wide, Weight 5-10g in dried form.

Nutmeg Nutritional values

Vitamins: A,C,E,B-complex,folic acid, Riboflavin, Niacin

Flavonoids Antioxidants like Beta-carotene, Cryptoxanthin.

Minerals: Copper, Manganese,Zinc, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, C, Potassium.

Benefits of Nutmeg

1) Nutmeg is wealthy in cancer prevention agents, including phenolic compounds, fundamental oils, and plant colors, all of which assist with forestalling cell harm and may ensure against constant sicknesses.

2) Nutmeg might decrease irritation by hindering certain fiery catalysts. 

3) nutmeg has antibacterial impacts against possibly unsafe microorganisms, including E. coli and Streptococcus mutans.

4) nutmeg supplements diminished coronary illness hazard factors, for example, elevated cholesterol and high fatty substance levels.

5) Nutmeg helps to boost mood.

6) Nutmeg contains many essential volatile oils such as myristicin, elemicin, eugenol and safrole which useful for relieve muscle pain.

7) Nutmeg induce good sleep

8) digestive issues such as diarrhoea, constipation, bloating or gas, a home remedy is to grate a pinch of nutmeg in soups and stews or milk.

9) Nutmeg is an aphrodisiac, stimulating the nerves in the brain. It was commonly used as a brain tonic by the Greek and Romans during the ancient times.

10) Nutmeg is touted to help in detoxifying the body, clearing out toxins from the liver and kidneys. 

11) Nutmeg is a good ingredient for skincare because of its anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties as well as its ability to remove blackheads, treat acne and clogged pores.