NUTMEG

One of the favorite spices in this country is the nutmeg. In addition to having high economic value, nutmeg is also a versatile herb. Levels of the chemical to be a natural solution to relieve stress and insomnia disorders Nutmeg (Myristica fragan Haitt) is a spice native to Indonesia, precisely from the Banda and the Moluccas. Nutmeg plants spread to the island of Java, at the time of Marco Polo traveled to China over the island of Java from 1271 until 1295. Since then the cultivation of nutmeg plants continue to spread to Sumatra.

Nutmeg has long been known as the spice-producing essential oils. This oil is one of the basic ingredients in the beverage industry and cosmetics. 

In general, the benefits derived from the bark of nutmeg to the fruit.

1. Alleviate pain
   Nutmeg tree trunk called kino, often used as firewood. Bark and leaves of plants produce essential oils. In addition, there is also a mace or objects that surrounds the fruit shaped like a braid, and called mace. Mace is the dried form is sold domestically.
   
   Hereditary, nutmeg used as a herb, especially the seeds and pulp. Nutmeg is believed to be very good for treating indigestion, vomiting, and others.
   
   Nutmeg can alleviate all the aches and pains due to cold body and the stomach and intestines "colds". Meat nutmeg very well and liked the community if it has been processed into snack foods, such as pickles, preserves, or jam nutmeg.
   
   Not only in the country, in some countries in continental Europe and Asia, nutmeg is also well known. Nutmeg is often used as an herb for the treatment of sleep disorders, stress, prevent dehydration, and increase stamina.
   
2. Stress reliever Based on research conducted National Science and Technology Authority, in his book Guidebook on the Proper Use of Medicinal Plants, revealed that nutmeg contains chemical compounds that are useful for health. The skin and flesh of the fruit contains essential oils of nutmeg and tanning substances, while the mace or mace contains essential oils, tanning substances, and starch.
   
   Nutmeg seed contains volatile oil, saponin, miristisin, elemisi, lipase, pectin, lemonena, and oleanolat acid. Thus, almost all the nutmeg contain chemical compounds that are beneficial to health.
   
   In addition was made of herbs, nutmeg can also be used as raw material for making syrup. How, nutmeg poached to take the juice. Add sugar to taste if desired. Syrup which dihasilakan like other beverages that are refreshing. Nutmeg syrup has soothing properties and is suitable to relieve stress.
   
   Because it is soothing, made ​​from raw herbs nutmeg suitable for use by those who experience sleep disturbances or insomnia, as well as to smooth the blood, relieving stomach disorders, pain, and stomach pains due to colds.
   
3. Maintaining Stamina and Prevent Dehydration
   
   Mixed Coconut Water, nutmeg in powder form is often used as a mixture of juice or young coconut water. Extracts of nutmeg despite a sharp odor, if mixed with juice can have a positive effect. Especially for field workers, nutmeg extract can be used to maintain stamina and prevent dehydration.
   
   Extracts of nutmeg can be our own making. The trick, dried nutmeg, ground until smooth. To a mixture of young coconut juice or water. The dose should not exceed 15 grams of nutmeg extract to one large drinking glass.
   
   Currently the market is not much nutmeg extract is sold. Fortunately, several healers have been developed in the form of steeping a stand alone or mixed with other herbs.
   
   In the international market, known for several types of nutmeg, Myristica fragrans Houtt ie, Myristica argentea Ware, fattua Houtt Myristica, Myristica specioga Ware, Myristica Sucedona BL, and Myristica malabarica Lam.
   
   Types that has been developed especially nutmeg Myristica fragrans, because it has high economic value compared with other types. Followed by the type and Myristica argentea Myristica fattua.
   
   Type specioga Myristica, Myristica sucedona, and Myristica malabarica production low, so low economic value as well. While this type of Myristica fragrans relatively widely developed in Indonesia because it is a habitat

Ingredients and Benefits: Many of the younger leaves contain a protein that feels soothing. In addition, nutmeg also contains essential oils, tanning substances, and starch are believed to increase appetite, removing gas from the stomach, and calm the nerves.

usefulness:

1. Vomiting, Pain Maag, Go Wind, Hiccups.
   1 teaspoon ground nutmeg brewed with a little water. Drinks every time you've been vomiting.
2. Stomach Heartburn (but not diarrhea)
   A little nutmeg powder placed under the tongue, let dissolve bersam saliva.
3. Sprue.
   Sap nutmeg mixed with a little water. Use this mixture to rinse.
4. Coughing phlegm.
   Same with recipes no. 3, but this herb in the mouth to the windpipe.
5. Insomnia.
   Method I: A little nutmeg powder mixed with 1-2 drops of water, and rub on the forehead.
   Method II: ½ nutmeg ground and brewed with 1 cup water. We will give a little drunk honey / sugar
                   cubes. Drink this concoction 2x a day, each 1 cup.
6. Rheumatism.
   Bathing with soap nutmeg or rub the sore body parts with nutmeg balm. Soap and nutmeg balm sold in pharmacies and drug stores.
7. Painful Menstruation.
   A little powdered nutmeg, 7 grains of coriander, a piece of turmeric, 1 clove boiled with 1 cup of water until the water half. Drink this mixture warm while at the same time.
8. Hypertension.
   Some fresh grated nutmeg, and then squeezed to take water. Do this 2x a day