Evergreen tree with a height of 10-20 m with 8-12 centimeter leaves and large pale yellow flowers resembling lilies of the valley - all this is about a nutmeg tree. It begins to bear fruit only in the 8th year; the fruits resemble peaches and, while still in the trees, shed their soft shell, after which only a red shiny roof remains, which is clearly visible on the seed peel. The homeland of nutmeg are considered the Moluccas.
Active substances
Nutmeg - the seed kernel, contains at least 3% of the essential oil of a rather complex composition (including geraniol, pinene, eugenol, linalool, dipentene), about 40% of the dense oil, which consists mainly of myristic acid (its triglycerides), as well as starch (nearly 20%), saponins, pigments, pectin substances. Another seedling (color) contains at least 2% fat; 4.5% of essential oil and about 30% of amylodextrins.
Nutmeg - application and beneficial properties
Nutmeg, which is extremely rare on its own, has various beneficial properties. In small doses, essential oil is included in a variety of gastric and restorative medicines, but here its true value decreases. Often for external use, the natural essential oil of this nut is used together with eucalyptus and camphor in various grindings for rheumatic diseases and colds. People often find nutmeg to be used as an abortion.
People previously claimed that if you take the powder of these nuts in large doses, then this can cause some kind of narcotic state. But such a judgment is unlikely to be justified - the aroma is weak, the taste is initially delicate, barely perceptible, later spicy, spicy.
Ground nutmeg actively stimulates the formation of bile in the liver and its separation. Dietary food is always prepared with nutmeg, especially this seasoning is good for patients with chronic diseases of the biliary tract and liver.
Nutmeg also has analgesic properties, and also has a wonderful rejuvenating effect, can perfectly treat benign formations, especially such as mastopathy. In addition to all this, it activates the human immune system, miraculously cures from dangerous staphylococcal infections, treats peptic ulcer and stomach diseases.
This is a great pain reliever for severe rheumatic pains. Regular use will contribute to a noticeable rejuvenation of the entire body. The use of herbal tea drinks with the addition of only 1 drop of walnut oil helps to improve reduced appetite and optimal stomach activity. Still, such tea actively stimulates digestion, it helps with flatulence, diarrhea, various intestinal infections, and in women it improves overall well-being with menopause.
More healing properties:
- nourishes and strengthens hair;
- has a positive therapeutic effect in myositis, osteochondrosis, arthritis;
- stimulates blood circulation;
- improves digestion;
- possesses warming effects;
- during aromatherapy stimulates the defenses of the whole organism.
Nutmeg. Cooking Application
Ground nutmeg is also widely used in cooking. It is used as a seasoning. But you should remember that you need a very small amount, since a possible overdose is very unsafe for life. In general, you can add it to any dish. Nutmeg and color are most often used for flavoring cocktails, spirits, as an indispensable spice in the manufacture of various sweet dishes, milk sweets, compotes, cocoa, jams. Sometimes they add nutmeg to soups, tomato sauce, pastes, fresh vegetables, fish, rice, meat, vegetables, poultry, and meat broths. The use of these spices contributes to a marked increase in appetite.