HEALTH AND NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS OF NUT MEG (MYSTICA FRAGRANS HOUTT)
Journal Title: Int J of Pharm Rev& Res - Year 2014, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Myristica fragrans commonly rich nutmeg is one of the highly prized spices, known since antiquity for its aromatic, aphrodisiac and curative properties. Like other herbs and spices, the assumed health benefits of nutmeg have been used for everything from stomach cramps to a cure for the plague, even so there is evidence that nutmeg does have health benefits. Studies show that it can help lower blood pressure and sooth a stomach ache as well as stop diarrhea and (in low dose) help to detoxify the body, stimulate the brain. Nutritionally, nutmeg is rich in energy, carbohydrates, proteins and dietary fibre. It is particularly rich in vitamins A, C. and E. It also contains electrolytes (Sodium and Potassium) minerals (calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, zinc and Phosphorus) and phytonutrients including carotene-B and crypo-xanthin B. It is also established that Myristica fragrans has a lot of industrial applications in liqueurs, soap production and cosmetics
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Agbogidi OM , Azagbaekwe OP
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