Jaiphal – Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)
JAYPHAL (Myristica fragrans Houtt., Jatiphala)
Benefits
- Effective for digestive disorder especially in dehydration
- Skin disorder
- Treats insomnia
Ayurvedic Remedies
Diarrhoea in children – A pinch of powder or fruit rubbed on a clean surface with milk or water should be given 3-4 times a day.
Irritability – If child is restless & irritable 1-2 pinch of powder given with milk acts as mild sedative. This may be used 3-4 times a day.
Black pigmentation – Black pigmentation over the face is common complaint in ladies especially around menopausal age. Jayphal rubbed in milk and applied on such areas is helpful.
Abdominal pain – If pain is due to diarrhoea 2 gm. powder with warm water should be taken 4-5 time a day. It reduces the motility of intestine their by reducing pain.
Insomnia – Take a mixture of coarse powder of nutmeg and fresh amla (gooseberry) juice.
For infants who wail at night for no apparent reasons – Mix nutmeg paste with honey and give it.
Ayurvedic Supplements
- Jaiphaladi churna
- Grahani kapat ras
- Nimbadi churna
- Jatiphaladi vati