Each day of Navratri celebrates a different incarnation of Goddess Durga. Each day has its own colour and significance. Similarly, the different spices in our kitchen have their own significance and protect us in their own way! In this Navratri Series, today we will know more about the spice called Nutmeg or Jaiphal.
You may have enjoyed Nutmeg with your warm milk or in your baked goods, but while you are busy devouring the musky fragrance of the spice, do you know it protects you against many diseases?
How Nutmeg Protects You?
Protects Against Insomnia
The spice is the best known natural cure for insomnia. It is known to have sedative properties that help relax the brain and regulate sleep. Mix a pinch of the spice powder in a glass of warm milk and have it at bedtime to get the best results.
Protects Against Toothache
The spice has been widely used in ayurvedic toothpaste due to its antibacterial properties. These properties prevent tooth decay and cavities. As the spice flushes out toxins, it also helps in removing bad breath. To get the benefit, apply the spice powder on your teeth and flush it out after 5 minutes.
Protects Against dark spots & Blemishes
Jaiphal has skin lightening properties. It is also a natural scrub. The spice has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties which fight against acne and blemishes. The spice is a tonic for skin as it helps in addition to removing blemish marks and skin lightening it also prevents wrinkles. The spice powder can be mixed with honey and applied to the face once a week to get all benefits.
Protects Your Heart
The spice helps in the reduction of oxidative stress. It also works on the reduction of bad cholesterol and triglycerides. Therefore improving the lipid profile and protecting the heart. It also helps in detoxification. It also helps in regulating blood pressure. So, overall, there are multipronged benefits of the spice for the heart. But, be careful about the quantity you are consuming.
While Nutmeg or Jaiphal is known only for its distinct aroma, it has some extraordinary health benefits too that protect us and keep us healthy. Include the spice in your daily diet in small quantities to get all the benefits from it. ORDER NOW.
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