This is Jathikai medicinal value in Tamil maruthuvam home remedy treatments.
Jathikai english name: Nutmeg
jathikai botanical name: Myristica dactyloides
Very few know about the amazing jathikai benefits. Cultivation of this tree takes about more than
five years to yield its fruit but nutmeg, bark and wood is available in ayurvedic
shops to cure many diseases. Jathikai is taken as a spicy ingredient in our
Tamil recipes. Just add some grated nutmeg in your diet or use nutmeg oil for
your skin treatment and enjoy the qualities of this advantageous spice. Here
are some payangal to knowledge you on this topic.
Jathikai for sleep: Ayurveda has proved that nutmeg is beneficial
for sleep. Those who are suffering from the trouble of sleeplessness can try
the remedy of adding a pinch of nutmeg powder in warm milk and consume it
before going to bed.
Jathikai medicinal value: Add a pinch of nutmeg powder in your food
items and enjoy the rich aroma and taste of your food recipe. The consumption
of nutmeg can also build the immunity system by providing sufficient amount of
minerals to the body. The other beneficial nutrients like potassium, calcium,
iron and manganese are also found in an adequate quantity in nutmeg. Commonly prepared
jathikai recipes are pickle, soup, kashayam, rasam etc.
Jathikai for skin: Make a powder of nutmeg and add with water or
honey and make a smooth paste. Apply this paste on your skin to make it look
bright and clean. The regular use of nutmeg pack can reduce the scars or marks
on the skin.
Jathikai for infants digestion: Ayurveda always suggests consumption of nutmeg
for digestion problems. Drop of nutmeg is given to infants to improve
digestion. grated nutmeg in soup or curry is given to baby to reduce
indigestion. For adults It can reduce the acidity problem also.
Jathikai for hair: Jathikai oil help to reduce the dandruff and
improve the hair growth.
jathikai for face: jathikai face pack is prepared by adding
fresh curd and nutmeg powder to reduce all types skin infection including
pimples and acne.
Tooth and gum problem: Clove is always used to maintain oral health
but very few people know about the antibacterial properties of nutmeg which can
prove beneficial for teeth and gum health. The oil extracted from nutmeg
contains Eugenol which helps to reduce the toothache or other gum problems. If
nutmeg extracts are used along with cinnamon, then it is very advantageous
antiseptic and antimicrobial toothpaste helpful to maintain a good oral health.
It is proved that nutmeg helps to keep our brain sharp and
active. The spice is rich in myristicin, which is an organic compound.
Myristicin protects our brain from the degenerative diseases.
Joint pain mootu vali marunthu : Those who are suffering from
joint pain or muscles weakness can take advantage of using essential oil of
nutmeg. Apply the oil on painful area and massage gently. This can reduce the
pain instantly.
Nutmeg regulates blood circulation and cures kidney
infections too. Ayurveda believes that nutmeg can also provide a natural
strength to liver. When a moderate use of nutmeg gives lots of benefits, over
use can cause excess sweating, and some other health problems too. So better to
use this spice carefully!
