Benefits of Nutmeg

Benefits of Nutmeg

Nutmeg is a world famous spice that has a long list of  benefits such as, its ability to relieve pain, improve memory, help digestion, boost skin health, reduce insomnia, increase immunity, prevent leukemia and improve blood circulation.

But doctors do not recommend more than one nutmeg per week because it is a strong spice and must be taken in small quantities. 
Nutmeg (the black color part of the fruit) and mace (red color part of the fruit) both have a sort of an acidic taste. Mace is regularly used in cake and pudding for the splendid saffron-like taste it produces. Nutmeg is used to flavor meat products.

The skin of this fruit (the yellowish color part) has a strong sour and acidic taste compared to the rest of the fruit. This is added into foods like chutney, jam, and cordial. And also it has got many medicinal uses. In fact it is a good home remedy for stomachache. In many Ayurvedic medicines nutmeg is used.

Aloe

Aloe plant

Aloe is a short-stemmed succulent plant growing up to about 70cm tall. Leaves of this plant are thick and have spikes all over them. The edge of the leaf is serrated and has little white spikes. Inside aloe leaves there is a cool gel. Value of aloe can be mainly attributed to this gel. Aloe Vera is a plant that is mostly grown in desert like places. In other words aloe grows well in tropical areas. This plant has been used as a medicine from a very long time. Aloe is mostly used in cosmetics.  Aloe is known as a good skin conditioner that can protect you from the sun by acting as a sunblock. Aloe also has this natural substance that can heal pimples and blemishes. Many are the uses and medical advantages of aloe. People have started adding aloe juice into beverages also. i.e  milk shakes, fruit juice and so on.