Description
🌰 Ceylon Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)
Origin: Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 — Especially grown in the wet zone areas like Matale, Kandy, and Galle.
Ceylon nutmeg is known for its rich aroma, high oil content, and dual use of nutmeg seed and mace (the red aril covering the seed).
🩺 Top Health Benefits of Ceylon Nutmeg
| 💠 Benefit | 🔍 Description |
|---|---|
| 🧠 Improves Brain Function | Contains myristicin which may support memory and reduce cognitive decline |
| 😴 Natural Sleep Aid | Acts as a mild sedative — helps with insomnia and relaxation |
| 🔥 Anti-inflammatory | Helps relieve joint pain, swelling, and muscle soreness |
| 🦷 Oral Health | Antibacterial properties fight bad breath and gum infections |
| 🍽️ Boosts Digestion | Eases nausea, bloating, gas, and indigestion |
| 🧬 Antioxidant-rich | Protects cells from oxidative stress and supports immunity |
| 💖 Supports Heart Health | May help regulate cholesterol and improve blood circulation |
| 🦠 Antibacterial & Antifungal | Helps fight infections and skin issues like acne |
| 🧘♀️ Balances Mood & Anxiety | Used traditionally to calm nerves and reduce mental stress |
🌿 Traditional Uses in Sri Lanka
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Added to herbal tonics and spiced milk for digestion and sleep
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Used in Ayurveda for detoxifying the body and soothing nerves
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Nutmeg oil used in massage blends for pain relief
⚠️ Usage & Safety
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Best used in small quantities (pinch or ¼ tsp max daily)
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Avoid high doses — may cause drowsiness or toxicity
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Not recommended in large amounts during pregnancy
🍽️ How to Use
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In milk, porridge, tea, or curries
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In baking: cakes, cookies, pies
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Ground or freshly grated from whole seed for best potency
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