Dried Nutmeg / Jaadhikai / Jathikka / Jaikaaya / Jajikayi / Jaiphal-200gm

Other Common Names:

Scientific Name: Myristica fragrans

English Name: Dried Nutmeg

Tamil Name: Jadipathri / ஜடிபத்ரி

Malayalam Name: jatikay / ജതികായ് 

Hindi Name: Jaiphal / जायफल 

Telugu Name: Jaji Kaya / జాజి కయ 

Description:

Myristica fragrans is a botanical name for nutmeg belonging to the Myristicaceae family. Nutmeg is a tropical evergreen tree that grows in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Caribbean. Nutmeg is helpful as a spice and flavor for baked foods, puddings, meats, sauces, vegetables, etc. 

The common names of nutmeg are jaatipatree, jaiphal, jatiphal, muscade, muskatbaum, muskatnuss, myristica, nux moschata, etc.

Nutrition Facts:

• Calories: 525
• Total Fat: 36 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Sodium: 16mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 49 g
• Dietary Fiber: 20.8 g
• Sugar: 28 g
• Protein: 6 g

Health Benefits:

• Dried nutmeg has antibacterial properties that help to treat oral pathogens and bad breath.
• Dried nutmeg has a rich amount of antioxidant properties that help to protect against the signs of aging.
• Dried nutmeg helps to treat heart diseases and liver diseases.
• Dried nutmeg is rich in fiber, which helps to keep the digestive system healthy.
• Dried nutmeg helps to treat muscular pain.
• Dried nutmeg helps to treat stomach-related problems like indigestion, diarrhea, and gas troubles.
• Dried nutmeg is also helpful for the face, skin, and hair, which helps to cure pimples, blemishes, acne, and scars. 
• Dried nutmeg helps to prevent cancer.

Dosage of Dried Nutmeg:

Take a required amount of dried nutmeg(jathikai) powder and mix it with warm milk. Consume it before going to bed which helps to aid in better sleep. Regular consumption of this dosage can also cure all stomach-related problems.