Nutmeg is the seed or ground spice of several species of the genus Myristica.Myristica fragrans (fragrant nutmeg or true nutmeg) is a dark-leaved evergreen tree cultivated for two spices derived from its fruit: nutmeg, from its seed, and mace, from the seed covering.

Nutmeg is known as "jaayaphal / Jayphal" in Hindi, "Jayaphaḷa" in marathi and bengali, "Jajiksya" in telugu and "Jatikka" in malayalam.

Nilgiri Spices sells hand picked, pealed and sun dried farm fresh aromatic nutmeg from tropical South India. Ground nutmeg, a brown-colored spice, enhances many foods with its rich flavour is used in small quantities in Indian garam masala. Ground nutmeg is also smoked in India. In traditional European cuisine, nutmeg used especially in potato dishes and in processed meat products; they are also used in soups, sauces, and baked goods. Nutmeg is a good source of minerals rich with copper, potassium, calcium, manganese, iron, zinc and magnesium this helps in anti-fungal, anti-depressant, digestive and carminative functions. The Spice is also rich in vital B-complex vitamins, including Vitamin C, Folic acids, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin A and have anti-oxidant, disease preventing and health promoting properties.

Uses of Nutmeg (Jayphal)
1. Nutmeg/Jayphal is used in milk or cream based soups to enhance the creaminess.
2. In foods, nutmeg is used as spices and flavorings.
3. Nutmeg oil is used as a fragrance in soaps and cosmetics
4. Nutmeg is used for diarrhea, nausea, stomach spasms and pain, and intestinal gas.
5. Nutmeg is applied to the skin to kill pain, especially pain caused by achy joints, mouth sores, and toothache.

Nutmeg for Babies Diarrhoea:
To treat loose motion of infants and toddlers, wash a nutmeg from clean water and rub it on a rough rolling surface (4-5 rounds in circular motion) with 1 tsp of water. The water will be light brown; keep the water into the spoon and feed your baby. You can also use breast milk instead of water to rub the jaiphal. You can give it twice a day if needed. Reference 1000 Natural Remedy

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