Health benefits of Nutmeg (jaiphal)

From the racks of top grocery stores, customers find rich quality of Nutmeg. It has different names such as Nuez moscada (Spanish),  Noix de muscade (French), Jaiphal, Zaiphal (Hindi), Jaathikkaai (Tamil), Jathikka (Malayalam), Jaji kayi (Telugu), Jayfa (Gujarati), Jaifall (Bengali), Jaiphal (Marathi, Punjabi & Urdu), Jaiphala (Oriya).


Nutmeg is in fact seed kernel of fruit-nutmeg which has pleasant fragrant. It is high quality of spices identified since ancient times for its pungent, aphrodisiac, and curative properties. Nutmegs are evergreen trees, native to the rain forest Indonesian Moluccas Island.

 

Nutmeg spice is a good source of minerals like copper, potassium, calcium, manganese, iron, zinc and magnesium. It is also excellent source of many vital B-complex vitamins, including vitamin C, folic acid, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin A and many flavonoid anti-oxidants like beta-carotene and cryptoxanthin which are needed for good human health.


Nutmeg Nutrition Facts (Amount: 100 g)
Total Weight: 100 g
 Proteins: 5.8 g
Water: 6.2 g
Ash: 2.3 g
Phytosterols: 62 mg

Calories    

Total Calories:    525
Calories From Carbohydrate:        201
Calories From Fat:       304
Calories From Protein:          20
           
Carbohydrates  
Total Carbohydrates:  49 g
Dietary Fiber:      21 g
Sugar:        28 g
           
Fats & Fatty Acids
           
Total Fat: 36 g
Saturated Fat: 26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat:   350 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids: 350 mg

Vitamins   
Vitamin A:  102 IU
Vitamin C:  3 mg
Thiamin:    346 mcg
Riboflavin: 57 mcg
Niacin:       1.3 mg
Vitamin B6:         160 mcg
Folate:       76 mcg
Choline:     8.8 mg

Minerals    
Calcium: 184 mg
Iron:  3 mg
Magnesium: 183 mg
Phosphorus: 213 mg
Potassium:          350 mg
Sodium:     16 mg
Zinc: 2.2 mg
Copper:     1 mg
Manganese:       2.9 mg
Selenium:  1.6 mcg


Nutmeg contains many plant-derived chemical compounds that have been anti-oxidant, disease preventing, and health promoting properties.



Nutmeg is known for its great medicinal properties. Nutmeg powder has strong antibacterial properties. Nutmeg contains a type of oil known as myristic acid, which has inhibitory effects on all types of bacteria. Traditionally, nutmeg powder has been used to reduce flatulence, aid in digestion and improve appetite. It also helps to treat diarrhoea.

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