8 THINGS YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT NUTMEG

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NUTMEG

 

(S) Jatiphala

 

Part Used:

  • fruit (seed)

 

Energetics:

  • pungent/heating/pungent

    • VK- P+

 

Tissues:

  • plasma

  • muscle

  • marrow and nerve

  • reproductive

Systems:

  • digestive

  • nervous

  • reproductive

Action:

  • astringent

  • carminative

  • sedative

  • nervine

  • aphrodisiac

  • stimulant

 

Indication:

  • poor absorption

  • abdominal pain

  • distension

  • diarrhea

  • dysentery

  • intestinal gas

  • insomnia

  • nervous disorders

  • impotence

 

Precautions:

  • pregnancy

  • high pitta

 

Preparation:

  • infusion (do not boil)

  • milk decoction

  • powder (250 to 500mg)

 
  • NUTMEG is one of the best spices for
    • increasing absorption,
      • particularly in the small intestine.
    It works well in this aspect with such spices as
    • cardamom
    • ginger
    Taken in buttermilk, it improves
    • assimilation and
    • stops diarrhea.
    It helps reduce high vata in
    • colon and
    • nervous system
    It is one of the best medicines for
    • calming the mind.
    For this it can be taken
    • 500 mg in warm milk before sleep,
      • to promote sound sleep.
      However it has tamasic quality,
      • somewhat like poppy seeds, and
      • in excess can increase dullness of mind.
  • It is good for
    • incontinence of urine
    • premature ejaculation
    • relieve muscle-spasms
      • particularly of the abdomen.  

 

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