Effects of nutmeg

September 6, 2023
Nutmeg is the dried seed kernel of nutmeg, family Myrtaceae. It is pungent and warm in nature, and belongs to the spleen, stomach and large intestine meridians. Here is a look at the specific efficacy and effects of nutmeg.

Warming the middle and moving Qi

Nutmeg is pungent and warm in nature, with the effect of warming the middle and moving qi and strengthening the spleen, and can be used for deficiency cold and stagnation in the intestines and stomach, and for deficiency cold in the spleen and stomach.

Astringent to stop diarrhea

Nutmeg is classified as astringent to the spleen, stomach and large intestine meridians, and is often used as an astringent to treat deficiency diarrhea, cold dysentery, distention and pain in the abdomen, vomiting with little food, prolonged diarrhea, and consolidation of the intestines.

Appetite and appetite

The volatile oil contained in nutmeg has a stimulating effect on the gastrointestinal tract, and a small amount can promote the secretion of gastric juice and stimulate peristalsis, which can play a role in appetizing and eliminating food, and is often used for symptoms such as intestinal slippage that is not solid, accumulated food that does not dissolve, and persistent food that does not disappear.

Sedative and hypnotic

Nutmeg contains a variety of volatile oils, and the methyl isoeugenol contained in it has the effect of inhibiting the central nervous system, thus playing a sedative-hypnotic effect.

Antibacterial

Methyl isoeugenol in nutmeg has an antibacterial effect on Staphylococcus aureus and S. pneumoniae; Malabarone B on Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus perseveratum and Bacillus subtilis; Malabarone C on Bacillus subtilis.

Anti-fatigue

Nutmeg can increase body circulation and make concentration, plus it has a stimulating effect on the brain, which can eliminate mental fatigue.

Anesthetic

The elemicin and methyl eugenol in the volatile oil of nutmeg can act as an anesthetic.

Skin care

The combination of nutmeg and honey is effective in treating scars; and the specific active substances contained in nutmeg can also help inhibit acne breakouts.

Eliminates bad breath

The antiseptic properties of nutmeg and its woody aroma can help to effectively reduce bad breath. And mixing nutmeg with petroleum jelly can help relieve tooth pain.
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