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Nutmeg is the powdered middle part of the root nutmeg, an evergreen tree native to the island of Molucca in the Spice Islands archipelago. The most common use of nutmeg is as a spice added to dishes, but it is also used in natural medicine. Nutmeg, apart from its healing properties, also has hallucinogenic properties – its action is similar to that of drugs. For this reason, care should be taken when using it, whether in the kitchen or for medicinal purposes.
Medicinal properties of nutmeg
Nutmeg contains the following nutrients: protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber and vitamins: thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, folic acid, vitamin A and vitamin C. In addition, in ground nutmeg There are minerals such as iron, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and zinc as well as fatty acids: saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated.
Nutmeg ma properties positively influencing the digestive system. It improves digestion and prevents stomach ulcers. It accelerates and supports the production of gastric juice and is carminative. No wonder it can be found in the products included in the Digestive Kit available on Medonet Market.
It also has an anti-inflammatory effect. According to Saint Hildegard nutmeg detoxifies the body (cleans it of toxins), supports concentration and improves well-being. In nutmeg there is a substance called eugenolwhich probably slows down the production and release of substances responsible for the formation of inflammation, which, among other things, protects against damage to the gastric mucosa. Consumption nutmeg it also causes a reduced rate of aggregation, i.e. clumping of platelets, which makes it a valuable substance in the prevention of blood clotting disease. Nutmeg has a positive effect on the nervous system and stimulates blood flow, which is why some consider it an excellent means of improving male potency. Her action stimulants causes slight congestion of organs in the small pelvis, including the genitals. Hence, it is recommended for men who have erection problems. The substance contained in nutmeg, myristicin, is the main ingredient of potency tablets. It also causes a reduction in appetite, which it does nutmeg a good slimming aid.
- You can find whole or ground nutmeg at Medonet Market.
Hallucinogenic properties of nutmeg
Nutmeg also has an effect similar to drug action – precisely because of the content in it myristic, which is part of the essential oil providing nutmeg spicy smell and taste. 6-30 grams of powdered nutmeg is a hallucinogenic dose. Symptoms appear several hours after ingestion knobs and lasts up to 24 hours. Myristicin causes restlessness, disorientation in time and space, derealisation (detachment from reality), strange dreams including daydreams, visual delusions and hallucinations, and the feeling of floating (levitation). Abuse nutmeg (excessive consumption of it to induce hallucinogenic effects) is harmful to health and may cause liver cancer. As a curiosity, it can be added that it is hallucinogenic myristicin it is also found in parsley seed oil.
Nutmeg used in large quantities at once can even lead to death – excessive consumption can cause cardiac arrest. Fortunately, its use for culinary purposes is completely safe.
Culinary uses of nutmeg
Nutmeg has invaluable culinary advantages and for this reason it occupies a permanent place in the kitchen of many regions. It is added to meat dishes, sausages, pates, and to seasoning fish, clams and crustaceans. You can use it for dishes made of spinach, cabbage, eggplant, onions and beans, and for scrambled eggs. Works great as spice added to gingerbread, mulled wine and beer, compotes and punch. Nutmeg it is also one of the ingredients of the spice called masala, which includes coriander, black pepper, cumin, cardamom, bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon and chilli. You can buy Garam masala in 50g packages at Medonet Market. Nutmeg we can also find it in Masala chaj tea and in some blends of spices.
Keep in mind that nutmeglike other spices, it can cause allergy in people allergic to pollen.