Nutmeg has been found to be an effective anti-diarrheal agent, reducing the amount of stool, increasing the period between evacuations and improving intestinal tone while inhibiting the contractions that would normally be stimulated by irritating agents.
American herbalists use nutmeg as a digestive remedy for nausea, vomiting, indigestion and diarrhea.
The fruit is a good source of vitamins A, C and D, minerals (calcium, manganese, iron, copper, potassium and magnesium), carotenoids and essential volatile oils.
Nutmeg consumed as a brain tonic during ancient Roman and Greek. This due to the nutmeg can effectively stimulate human brain which resulted in eliminate fatigue and stress.
Nutmeg oil relieves stomachaches by removing the excess gas from intestines. Nutmeg also can boost appetite.
Modern research has revealed that nutmeg extract possess aphrodisiac activity. Nutmeg also has other effects beneficial to sexual health; it can help increase circulation, lower cholesterol and lower blood pressure.
What are the health benefits of nutmeg?
