It relieves muscle spasms, eases joint pain, lowers blood pressure, improves concentration and circulation, lowers cholesterol levels ...
nutmegNutmeg (Mvristica fragrans), as well as cloves, comes from Molučkih islands for centuries and is used not only as a spice, but also as lek.Kao spice, is used in the form of seed nuts, used and flower which has a milder flavor.
In the Middle Ages it was very much appreciated and expensive, and in order to show the richness, those who had the money to buy it, wore it in a lavishly made bins and mills of precious metals. Later it began to be grown in India and the Caribbean, which allowed the price of this spice is much lower. It is interesting that in the Caribbean country of Grenada this tree national symbol and its color (red, yellow and green) are even on the flag of this country.
Otherwise, the tree this tree grows 10 to 20 feet. The leaves are dark green, a bell-shaped flowers of red. The fruit is pale yellow and is similar to apricot. When mature shoots and reveals two large black seeds that are dried for two months break and receives seed - maskatni nutmeg. When nastruže has a pleasant smell and peppery taste. It is used as, in the culinary seasoning (for soups, sauces, mashed potatoes, as well as stews cauliflower, snap bean, leek and Kohlrabi) and confectioneries (cookies and sweet sauces).
Nutmeg contains a fatty oil red-brown color (about 10%), which, because of the density, called butter muscat, as well as several types of essential oil (by compression stand out). It is known that contains a drug and myristicin which smaller quantities can be harmful, however, two or three nuts have it in an amount which causes toxicity and causes hallucinations.
Nutmeg, an essential ingredient of cooked cereals, it is beneficial for people who suffer from insomnia. He works hypnotic, while calming anxiety and restless. It also relieves muscle spasms, eases joint pain, lowers blood pressure, improves concentration and circulation, lowers cholesterol levels ...
However, with nutmeg should not be exaggerated in order to avoid side effects as nausea, hallucinations, swelling and cardiovascular problems. That's why, literally, be only lightly grate the cooked cereal, soup, or some other treat, only to improve the taste and odor.
ADVICE
It is best to buy whole nutmeg, not powder, because it keeps its flavor better.
In Europe, as a condiment, put in the dishes of potatoes and meat in India garam masala, curry in Japan ... It is also used for various kinds of sweets. It can be placed in a cup of coffee, with cinnamon.
Treat joint pain and gout pour 5-6 drops of nutmeg.
RECIPE
Baked pumpkin
1 kg pumpkin
1 tablespoon sage
2 tablespoons coriander grain
1 crushed cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon of nutmeg
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 dl olive oil
Cut pumpkin with bark into slices and each piece abundantly coat the mixture of specified spices. Arrange the pieces of the crust down into a suitable container and cook until pumpkin is tender. This is a great side dish to grilled meat varnish.