Muscat: pros and cons of nutmeg trips
Pros of a nutmeg trip:
- the low cost and legality of nutmeg remain unrivaled;
- long trip time (up to two days at high dosages);
- in small doses, nutmeg acts as a light cannabis cigarette for the whole day;
- light and pleasant relaxation (if you do not break the rules of the nutmeg trip);
- with the appropriate dosage of nutmeg, the required trip depth can be achieved.

Cons of nutmeg trips:
- long action, many begin to strain;
- due to the long time of the nutmeg trip, it is necessary to carefully plan the next day;
- with large doses of nuts, bad trips and betrayals are possible;
- nutmeg is disgusting to use;
- possible abdominal pain, red eyes;
- if you neglect the advice on the trip - then there is a chance to get a hard breakdown and a strong blow to the liver.

Nutmeg trip rules
1. Conditions for taking nutmeg. It is better to take nutmeg on an empty stomach. When nutmeg is consumed on a full stomach, a bad breakdown is guaranteed, the effect will be weaker, pain in the stomach is possible in 3 ... 4 hours. After taking it, do not eat for two to three hours, it is allowed to drink (not alcohol). After a few hours, you can eat, preferably liquids, like soups and cocoa, but a little and if necessary. It is possible to use some kind of digestive pills, this will minimize the negative effect of the nutmeg alkaloids, nothing will hurt. It is best not to eat hard and dry foods during the trip at all. In a word, carefully monitor your food intake, do not overdo it.

2. The shape of the nutmeg for consumption. Take nutmeg nuts only in chopped form, mixed with fermented milk products containing bifidobacteria. Ordinary kefir is also suitable, milk is absolutely useless and even harmful, the best option is Bifidok and Snezhok. It is possible to use nutmeg with honey: honey is mixed with nutmeg to a very thick consistency. It is said that eating Nutmeg with honey is even better. It is better not to gnaw the nuts, it is harmful to the teeth and is very poorly absorbed: it is better to crush them with a hammer and throw them into a coffee grinder, or grind them through a grater. It is undesirable to buy ground nutmeg.

3. Dosage of nutmeg. The amount of nutmeg for a trip is calculated as follows: for 1 kg of human weight, you need 0.33 grams of nut, that is, 15 ... 20 grams per 60 kg of human weight. If you consume more than 20 grams of nutmeg, you must carefully prepare for the trip. With frequent use, the body develops a tolerance to nutmeg; to overcome it, it is enough to take a break in trips or mix nutmeg with morning glory seeds, or gradually increase the dosage of nutmeg. When buying nuts, it is enough to take 4 ... 5 nuts, depending on their freshness - this is enough with a margin.

4. Start time of the nutmeg trip. It is better to take nuts in the morning or at lunchtime. The action of nutmeg begins in different ways, on average after 3.5 ... 4 hours, the peak of action begins approximately 8 hours after consumption. It makes no sense to start a nutmeg trip in the evening, especially if you expect to go to bed.

First example: ate nutmeg at 6 pm. The effect starts from 22.00 to 23.00, the peak of the trip will be at 02.00. You need it ?! Weak action guaranteed for the next day after the trip; it is even possible that you sleep all day.

Example number two: took nutmeg at 13.00. Effects start at 17.00, maximum nutmeg effect will come at 20.00 ... 21.00. In the morning, a flutter may have a very weak residual effect or a slight breakdown.

5. Mixes of nutmeg with other substances. Many psychonauts believe morning glory is ideal. Someone has tried mixing nutmeg with dextromethorphan (DXM), but it is very life-threatening. Possibly smoking marijuana during a nutmeg trip. Alcohol is categorically contraindicated. Nutmeg does not mix well with other substances and poisoning is possible. Be careful when experimenting with potent substances. Caffeine will speed up the action of the nutmeg alkaloids, but heart problems are possible: a very heavy load.

6. Action of nutmeg. With a nutmeg trip, tactile hallucinations from nutmeg are possible, that is, hallucinations with the behavior of the extremities of the viscera (something cracks, crunches, opens). There is a feeling of euphoria, more physical. Possibly impaired coordination of movements when eating a large amount of nuts. Memory and concentration deteriorate, time stretching, increased color saturation, and the effect of presence occur. It is recommended to spend the time of the trip under the nutmeg in a warm place. It is possible on the street, provided that it is summer. It is desirable to watch films without violence: comedies, science fiction, cartoons. It is possible and even necessary to listen to music during a trip, but not heavy. Some advise to have sex under nutmeg - in fact, just for this you can already try. It is very good when both trip partners.

A warning before the nutmeg trip
Don't underestimate nutmeg. You have no idea how many people were stunned by its action, and this is due to the fact that the nutmeg begins to act after a very long time (up to four hours), and not noticeably, not in waves, but constantly increasing without indulgence. In no case, do not try to "catch up" during this time (that is, take an additional dose of nutmeg to enhance the trip)!

Nutmeg is not a drug and is not addictive. It is not prohibited by law, it is sold legally as a spice. Muscat is a psychedelic of medium strength, it contains a lot of useful substances and vitamins, but even more harmful substances. When taken in large quantities, it leads to a state of euphoria. Nutmeg poisoning is not caused by the nutmeg itself, but by a violation of the digestive function of the stomach. That is why it is recommended to follow a diet after a nutmeg trip, eat only soups and drink juices, teas, cocoa.

Nutmeg is a well-known spice widely used in cooking and traditional medicine for its many beneficial and medicinal properties. It can relieve pain, stress, improve sleep, calm the stomach, and enhance cognitive function. It is recommended for cleansing the body, for toothache, for strengthening the immune system. It prevents leukemia and improves blood circulation. Once upon a time, these nuts with a spicy aroma were worth their weight in gold for their delicate refined taste and healing properties, they could make a spice seller a very rich person.

What does nutmeg look like and where does it grow?

Nutmeg is not actually a nut, but the fruit of the tropical nutmeg tree. Outwardly, it looks like a small peach apricot.

Muscatnik is a tall evergreen tree belonging to the family of the same name "Muscatnikovye". The homeland of Muscat is tropical forests. There are about 400 species of these plants, but only 80 of them give this aromatic spice. The rest also have similar fruits, but do not have a lesser aroma and value.

The Maluku Islands, which were once called the "Spice Islands", are considered the birthplace of nutmeg. A mature tree can reach a height of 20 meters. When grown from seed, the first harvest can be obtained only after 7-9 years. Muscat lives for about 70-75 years and about 2000 nuts can be obtained from one tree per year.

Nutmeg gives two spices at once - this is the nut itself and matsis, the outer red membrane that covers it. Both of these spices have a subtle spicy sweet aroma, but it is more pronounced in the nut.

Originally, nutmeg was grown on the island of Banda, which is part of the Moluccas. For thousands of years, the inhabitants of the island have harvested the fruit of the nutmeg tree and used it for cooking and healing. They also traded nutmeg with the surrounding islands. From there, he first came to Europe.

When Europeans first became acquainted with this spice, it captivated them not only with its exquisite aroma, but also as a means that could stop the spread of the plague. No wonder in those days 1 pound of nuts was worth like a cow.

In general, the history of nutmeg is shrouded in constant wars and battles. The first "spice islands" were discovered by the Portuguese, who were soon ousted by the Dutch and held control over the supply and prices of spices for decades.

The excitement around this spice died down when the French, and after them the British, secretly took the nuts to their conquered tropical islands.

Today, nutmeg is grown commercially in many tropical countries, including the Caribbean and India.

Muscat blooms with small pale yellowish flowers in the shape of a bell.

The fruit is light yellow in color, enclosed in a fleshy membrane, which cracks in half when the nut ripens.

The extracted walnut is covered with a red membrane and resembles apricot or plum pits in its shape.

Ripe fruits are harvested (up to 3 times a year) and dried within 2 months. Modern technology has greatly accelerated this process, reducing it to a few days.

After drying, the membrane is removed from the nut, which is used as an independent seasoning. In addition to a spicy spice, a valuable nutmeg oil is obtained from the nut.

Why nutmeg is good for you and what it contains

In nutmeg, oils are the main value, accounting for almost 40 percent. Most of it is a substance called elemicin. It is he who, in case of an overdose, causes hallucinations. Therefore, more than 3-6 pieces of fruits per day should not be consumed. It all depends on the individual characteristics of a particular person.

The rest of the essential oil components are:

Myristicin;

Terpinen;

and other connections.

In addition, it contains:

Vitamins: C, thiamine, riboflavin and others;

Minerals: iron, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, potassium, zinc, chromium, cobalt and others;

Catechins;

Saponins;

Unsaturated fatty acids: oleic, linoleic, palmitic, myristic, caprylic, formic and others.

All these compounds give the nut a number of useful and healing properties, contribute to the normal functioning of the body, and have a beneficial effect on the internal organs and skin.

Like all nuts, it is high in calories. In 100 grams, it reaches 520-550 kcal. Why such difference? As a condiment, nutmeg is often blended from several varieties that differ from each other in smell and nutritional value. This only applies to the powder form.

Nutmeg health benefits

By adding nutmeg to your meals during cooking, you can improve metabolic processes, reduce hunger, stabilize the digestive tract, and solve a number of digestive problems. Nutmeg is often recommended for dietary supplementation in weight loss programs. The spectrum of its beneficial properties and effects on the human body is very extensive. Among the main ones it should be noted:

Preventing the development of pathogenic microflora in the oral cavity and helping to eliminate unpleasant odor.

Help in relieving headaches and toothaches (essential oil contains a number of compounds that have analgesic properties).

Relieves fatigue, tension, improves concentration and attention.

Helps improve blood circulation.

Eliminates flatulence, including after eating foods that increase gas formation.

Normalizes digestion and the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.

Helps with diarrhea, vomiting, the first symptoms of poisoning.

It has diuretic and choleretic properties.

Normalizes metabolic processes.

Promotes cleansing of the body and the elimination of harmful carcinogenic substances.

Effective as a diuretic and choleretic natural remedy.

Relieves pain in the musculoskeletal system in diseases and injuries.

Has a beneficial effect on the male reproductive sphere.

Increases libido and improves erectile function.

Promotes the restoration of the menstrual cycle.

Relieves unpleasant symptoms of menopause.

Nutmeg oil is widely used in cosmetics for skin and body care, and in the perfume industry.

Nutmeg medicinal properties

Nutmeg has been used as a medicine by local people for centuries. It can be used when:

Disturbances and malfunctions of the nervous system;

Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;

With a decrease in potency in men;

Sexual disorders and decreased libido in women;

Skin diseases;

Weakening of immunity;

Poisoning the body.

Nutmeg has the following properties:

Stimulant;

Astringents;

Antimicrobial;

Anti-inflammatory;

Antibacterial;

Sedatives;

Toning.

Nutmeg helps with:

High temperature;

Colds and viral diseases;

Headache;

Halitose;

Toothache;

Rheumatism;

Heart problems;

Hemorrhoids;

Varicose veins;

Insomnia;

Weakening of potency;

Nervous strain.

It is chewed to get rid of the unpleasant smell of fumes and cigarettes.

However, it must be remembered that overdose can lead to hallucinogenic effects.

Nutmeg for problems of the gastrointestinal tract

Its main use for such problems is to eliminate bloating and increased gas production. These properties are provided by camphor, eugenol, safrole, which are present in essential oil.

Pectin, Sabonol, and Zinc are powerful antiulcer drugs. In total, it contains about 20 compounds that have a calming and relaxing effect on the abdominal muscles.

It is often used for:

Bloating (take 1 gram of powder after meals three times a day);

Gastritis;

Impaired digestion of food;

Loss of appetite (sprinkle food with spice before eating);

Anorexia;

Insufficient salivation.

Nutmeg stimulates the production of gastric juice, which improves digestion and digestion of food. It is taken either before meals or after meals, depending on the problem. It can be used in conjunction with other herbs and spices in the form of a tea, adding ginger, cinnamon to relieve digestive and stomach discomfort.

In addition, the dietary fiber that is present in it enhances intestinal motility.

Nutmeg for respiratory and colds

It is used as an expectorant and anti-inflammatory agent. To relieve cough, bronchitis, warm compresses soaked in nutmeg essential oil are made. For this, the napkin is warmed up and applied to the chest. These compresses help at the first sign of respiratory illness.

You can add a pinch of ground nut to any warm drink.

Nutmeg for insomnia

It is considered by many to be the best remedy for sleep disturbances. All you need to do is add a pinch of ground nutmeg to the warm milk. Its effect occurs in 2-6 hours. Therefore, you need to take it a few hours before bedtime. Its sedative effect lasts up to 8 hours. This should be taken into account when taking late admission. For example, if you drink milk with nuts at 10 pm, then the next morning you can feel sleepy.

Keeping in mind the undesirable effects of the nut, take no more than 1-10 grams. You need to start taking nutmeg with small doses.

Using nutmeg for insomnia can help restore sleep. However, there may be other reasons that milk with nuts alone cannot be resolved.

Nutmeg for hypertension

Due to the presence of potassium, it has antihypertensive properties and can reduce blood pressure. Potassium is a vasodilator that relaxes the blood vessels, thereby lowering blood pressure and lowering stress on the cardiovascular system. Although it is used very rarely for this purpose, you need to know about these properties.

Nutmeg to improve circulation

The main action is provided by the compounds that make up the essential oil. These compounds can reduce the degradation of nerve endings and improve cognitive function, and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

By affecting blood circulation, it helps relieve pain and other unpleasant symptoms associated with this problem.

These and anti-inflammatory properties provide the use of the nut for hemorrhoids and varicose veins. A lozenge or ointment made from powder (5 grams of nutmeg powder and any vegetable oil) reduces swelling and pain. The ointment is applied directly to the affected area.

Nutmeg as an aphrodisiac

Nutmeg is an aphrodisiac. It is often added in small amounts to other herbal ingredients with similar properties.

They are used to season dishes for a romantic date. It allows you to relax and calm down, relieve constraint and tension.

There is no need to wait for some stormy passions. However, if someone is very anxious, stressed, insomniac, nutmeg can be a good helper and remove any barriers to sex. He can help make you a more pleasant and cheerful partner.

Make small tablets with equal proportions of nutmeg and cinnamon, adding a little ground cloves and water. You can add a little flour for tying. Eat them to calm down and relieve any bitterness and unpleasantness.

Nutmeg can also support male sexual health and is used locally for benign prostatic hyperplasia, premature ejaculation and impotence.

Nutmeg use in traditional medicine

The Europeans, having become acquainted with nutmeg, found use for it not only in cooking, but also began to use it for treatment. Perhaps they have adopted some information from peoples where this spice is not at all exotic. Check out several recipes for different diseases.

Nutmeg for varicose veins

The action of nutmeg in this disease is based on its ability to improve blood circulation, relieve pain and inflammation.

At the first symptoms of the disease, it can be taken daily as a powder on an empty stomach for three weeks.

The infusion is prepared as follows:

Boil 20 grams of nutmeg powder with a glass of boiling water. Insist and filter, add 100 grams of honey.

Drink the infusion three times a day, 15 grams (1 tablespoon). Keep refrigerated.

A weaker infusion is prepared from half a teaspoon of ground nuts in a glass of boiling water. After insisting for 15 minutes, add one tablespoon of honey to it. Drink half a glass in the morning one hour before breakfast and before bedtime two hours after the last meal.

Alcohol tincture of nutmeg for varicose veins

For cooking, take:

100 grams nutmeg (ground)

500 ml of vodka

Remove to a dark place for 10 days. Take it 3 times a day, 20 drops diluted in a little water. Duration of admission is 3 months.

Nutmeg to increase potency

There are several ways to use nutmeg to improve and increase potency.

The first is the reception of ground powder. To do this, buy a ready-made nut in powder form or grind it yourself. Take 1/3 teaspoon, dividing it into three equal parts. Can be taken with water or added to food. In order not to exceed the dosage, use the following calculation formula: 1 gram of powder for every 10 kg of body weight. The total amount should still not exceed the daily rate. The maximum is one or two teaspoons.

Nutmeg can be added to a drink, cocktail (except alcoholic), salad, or seasoned meat.

The second way is to make a tincture. Take 150 grams each of nutmeg and ginger root. Add 5 grams of anise and pour in one liter of vodka or alcohol. Insist for a week. Drink 1 tablespoon of tincture every day.

This tea recipe is suitable for both men and women. For its preparation, take in equal proportions nutmeg, lavender flowers, ginger root and cloves. Add five rose petals to this collection and brew 500 ml of boiling water. You can add honey or sugar to the finished tea.

Nutmeg to improve memory

Prepare a tincture by taking a tablespoon of ground nutmeg, caraway seeds and anise. Pour 1 liter of red wine. Insist for 2 weeks and filter. Drink 50 ml three times a day.

You can make a tincture by taking cognac instead of wine. This tincture is drunk 25 ml three times a day.

Nutmeg for diseases of the musculoskeletal system

For pain in muscles and joints caused by rheumatism, arthrosis, osteochondrosis, rub in an ointment made from ground walnut and vegetable oil. To prepare it, slightly heat the vegetable and add the nut powder. Mix thoroughly to get a paste similar in consistency to thick sour cream.

After applying the drug, wrap the sore spot well and leave until the heat acts. It is possible for the night.

Instead of powder, you can use essential oil, which is rubbed in with light massage movements and wrapped. Be sure to dilute with any vegetable oil.

As a prophylactic agent that allows you to relieve inflammation, you can take a tincture made from 100 grams of nutmeg and 500 grams of vodka. Drink 1 teaspoon of tincture before meals three times a day, previously diluted with water. Duration of admission is 14 days.

You can also take this mixture. Take 12 parts celery root, 4 parts rue leaves, 3 parts nutmeg, and 2 parts cloves. Everything is grinded in a blender and mixed well. Take 1 teaspoon before meals.

For neuralgia, muscle pain, you can add a few drops of essential oil to the ointment or cream prescribed by your doctor, or do it yourself using vegetable oil, beeswax, powder or nut oil.

Nutmeg overdose contraindications

High doses of nutmeg can cause:

Impaired concentration of attention;

Headache;

Cardiopalmus;

Stomach upset;

Dry mouth;

Redness of the eyes;

Increased sweating;

Temperature increase;

Pain and body aches;

Hallucinations.

Treatment with nutmeg is prohibited in the presence of epilepsy or mental illness.

In small doses, it is safe during pregnancy and lactation, provided a doctor is consulted. This does not apply to nutmeg used in recipes. Typically in cooking, it is literally used at the tip of a knife.

It should not be consumed in large quantities with alcohol. In addition, it can interact with certain medications. Therefore, be sure to consult with your doctor about the compatibility of the treatment.

Nutmeg is primarily a seasoning that imparts a delicate, sophisticated aroma and flavor to many dishes. And only then - the medicine. Moreover, it should be borne in mind that this is an exotic seasoning that came to us from overseas countries and is not so native to our body.

Nutmeg as medicine

Why is nutmeg dangerous?

Hello everyone! Until now, we have not found videos on the effects of nutmeg on the body from the point of view of biology, although the substance is popular, we are correcting the situation.

So, if you know nutmeg only as a seasoning, then we hasten to inform you that it is also a compound that can change the mental state. Nutmeg is actively used by adolescents and sometimes older people, when they want to accept something so that everything is legal, but not alcohol with nicotine and not overeat pills. How nutmeg works, what side effects and effects it has, about all this in today's story!

How nutmeg works

At the beginning, we inform you that a nut is not just one substance, but a multitude of active substances that may differ from one nut to another, therefore, we highlight the general direction.

1. Endocannabinoid system

Nutmeg may be somewhat similar to marijuana. 2016 study ( Link 1) demonstrated that nutmeg interacts with the endocannabinoid system by inhibiting entocannabinoid metabolizing enzymes. Now it's easier: our body already has cannabinoids, their molecules are attached to receptors, then after a while they are destroyed. Nutmeg delays decay time. We get a light effect like marijuana, but of course weaker. There are also many other effects that will be more noticeable (you can read more)

1. Inhibition of mao

One of the active ingredients in nutmeg, myristicin, is weak or MAO. This means a greater effect of dopamine, phenylethylamine and norepinephrine. This can be considered a stimulating effect. ( 3 )

1. Metabolization to MMDA

A possible action, which was sometimes confirmed, was sometimes disproved. MMDA is a derivative of. Myristicin, which was mentioned earlier, probably becomes MMDA during metabolism. But even here there is not a lot of myristicin for a nut, and eating a lot of them is deadly, it turns out there is an action, the force is small ( 4 ).

1. Decrease in Choline and Acetylcholine

This is what you really feel from taking nutmeg, in direct proportion to the dosage, is the blockage of acetylcholine in the brain. This group of substances is called anticholinergic. Something like anti-nootropics. Nutmeg, in a sense, is temporarily dull, and in high dosage it is confusion, hallucinations, tachycardia, etc. So if you've ever taken nutmeg and felt really bad, you should have eaten less.

Nutmeg Effects

The effects depend on the dosage, with a small one - it is more likely to stimulate, improve mood. With a large - delirium, lack of coordination, hallucinations ( 5 ). You can actually get to the hospital.

Other effects can be distinguished from a small dosage: an aphrodisiac, to improve sleep (on the decline of effects) and as a spice, of course.

It starts working only after a few hours, conditionally the first stage is 1-5 hours, the peak falls at 9-12 hours, then the decline is another 12 hours.

How to use

Nutmeg is used for psychoactive purposes on its own, without other substances. Available as a powder or as a whole. If it is powder, make sure it contains only nutmeg, no other seasonings or salt and pepper.

Dosage up to 3-4 grams, this is about 1 tsp. without a slide - optimal and quite safe. Ideally, start half. Many take many times more, but here a specific stupefaction is already underway, and count the days that fall out of life.

Side effects

Walnut can increase blood pressure and heart rate - keep this in mind. It is also toxic to the liver, especially in high doses.

While we have found references to 2 or 3 deaths due to an overdose of nuts, of course, we do not know the whole picture, and you can also reproach that millions of times more people die from vodka. Nevertheless, there were such data and it is necessary to say about them ( 6 ).

In general, serious side effects and poor health are more likely to occur when eating 10 or more grams of nuts.

ANTIDOTE: Nootropics (at least 3-5 days piracetam, 4 grams per day, lecithin or chicken eggs) + Water (so there will be wild dry forest) + activated charcoal (1 tab per 10 kg of weight).

Separately, it should be said about its taste, it is, to put it mildly, bad. For this reason, most often this teaspoon of nuts is taken with juice or kefir somewhere in the afternoon or in the late afternoon, but there may be problems with falling asleep.

Outcome:

- Nutmeg is a powerful additive with different effects. The stimulating dosage is usually small, the narcotic dosage is large.

- Works as an endogenous cannabinoid, mild MAO inhibitor and anticholinergic.

- It is taken in a dosage of 3-5 grams, the effect after 8 hours. It is better to drink with juice.

- Side effects depend on the dosage.

Well, from time to time there are comments like "what can be taken to change the psyche, but legal and not alcohol." Half or 1 teaspoon of nutmeg is an option. Don't listen to junkies who advise 15 grams at once.

Write your reception experience, if any! And I hope you enjoyed the release, good luck and see you soon!

This overseas nutmeg spice has spread throughout the world. It is used as a seasoning in cooking, added to cosmetics, and used for treatment. How the kernels of the fruits of this tree are used, what are the benefits and harms of them - interesting questions that are advisable to deal with.

What is nutmeg

India, Brazil, the Malaysian island of Rune and African countries are the places where the evergreen dioecious tree with leathery leaves prefers to grow. It belongs to the Muscat family. The plant has female flowers in the axils of the leaves, which become fruits of bright color with a burning-spicy taste. On the fragrant nutmeg - the nutmeg - more than two thousand of them grow per year. Fruiting is ongoing. What the fruit looks like can be seen in the photo.

Nutmegare found inside the fleshy pericarp in a large seed. The kernels have a pleasant spicy aroma that becomes more intense over time. The aroma depends on the size of nutmeg - the larger, the thinner, more pronounced. After harvest:

• the seed is dried;
• smash;
• take out the kernels;
• to increase the shelf life, they are soaked in seawater with coral lime.

Composition

The pleasant smell is determined by the substances included in the structure of the nucleus - elemicin, myristicin. With a caloric content of 527 kcal,contains nutmeg:

• vitamins A, PP, E;
• thiamine;
• folic acid;
• riboflavin;
• pyridoxine;
• magnesium;
• phosphorus;
• zinc;
• iron;
• chlorine;
• calcium;
• copper;
• sodium;
• potassium;
• pectin;
• starch;
• fiber;
• proteins;
• pectin;
• carbohydrates;
• essential oils;
• starch.

Why is nutmeg useful?

The most common use for nutmegs is in cooking. Residents of different countries add seasoning to national dishes. Knownbenefits of nutmegfor other areas. When used:

• digestion, food digestion improves;
• the muscles of the body are toned;
• calms down the mind and nerves;
• skin rejuvenation occurs;
• hair growth is stimulated;
• the smell in the mouth is eliminated;
• immune strength increases;
• fatigue is removed.

This unique product contains the hormone of joy, which improves mood and cope with depression. Nutmeg contributes to:

• exacerbation of sexual desire, being an aphrodisiac;
• restful sleep;
• fight bacteria;
• improving memory;
• stimulating the memorization process;
• treatment of diseases;
• stopping blood;
• weight loss.

For women

Regularly using nutmeg for cosmetic masks, at aromatherapy sessions, massage, a woman will notice significant changes, comparing with her photo two years ago. Fresh skin, bright eyes, great mood - this is the result of the action of a moderate amount of spice. There are othersbeneficial properties for women:

• disclosure of sexuality;
• increased sex drive;
• removal of painful symptoms during menstruation;
• normalization of the menstrual cycle;
• reduction of unpleasant symptoms of menopause;
• help in the treatment of mastopathy.

For men

Since ancient times, walnut has been attributed to magical properties. The spice was used in their medicinal infusions by oriental healers to improve men's health. Sorcerers and shamans performed rituals with her.Nutmeg for menis an aphrodisiac, but has a less pronounced aphrodisiac effect on them than on women. However, moderate use of the walnut helps to solve the problems of sexual dysfunctions:

• eliminate premature ejaculation;
• cope with impotence.

Harm

The use of this seasoning should not be overused, especially as whole kernels.Nutmeg is harmfulif you eat more than 2 pieces per day. The substances safflower and myristicin, which are in the composition, irritate the nervous system. In this case, there is:

• intoxicating effect;
• mental problems;
• mental disorder;
• clouding of the mind;
• impaired coordination of movements.

This nutmeg composition is harmful as a seasoning for the work of internal organs, when it is used often and in large quantities. Essential oils:

• act irritatingly on the tissues of the kidneys, liver, provoking diseases - cholecystitis, fatty hepatosis;
• increase the secretion of juice in the stomach, pancreas, causing gastritis, dysbiosis, ulcers.

Medicinal properties

Due to its constituent components, nutmeg seed has application in the treatment of numerous diseases. Recipes with it are recommended by doctors in clinics and traditional healers. There are suchmedicinal properties:

• calm the nervous system;
• reduce pressure - it dilates blood vessels;
• improve brain function;
• increase muscle tone;
• relieve painful symptoms;
• boost the immune system;
• prevent bleeding;
• stop diarrhea due to astringent action.

The nuclei contain potassium, which helps for the prevention and treatment of diseases of the bones and joints. The use of moderate doses promotes:

• restful sleep - stops insomnia;
• strengthening teeth and gums;
• normalization of bowel function;
• removal of nervous excitement;
• relief of breathing;
• destruction of bacteria in the mouth;
• decrease in urine acidity - improves kidney function;
• stopping the division of cancer cells;
• stimulating the work of the heart and blood vessels.

How does nutmeg work

The effect of the application depends directly on the dosage. Reception of a large amount can cause hallucinations, drug intoxication - up to death. At low doses, something else is observed.action of nutmeg:

• acceleration of digestion processes;
• activation of blood circulation;
• warming up during massage with essential oil;
• sedation, relaxation with aromatherapy;
• removal of depressive conditions;
• restoration of hormonal levels;
• improving brain function;
• getting rid of extra pounds.

Human brain activity

The nuclei of the fruit of the plant have a beneficial effect on the activity of the human brain. Due to the presence of elemicin, myristicin in the composition, they are used:

• in the treatment of depressive conditions, as a tonic;
• in order to increase concentration of attention;
• improving the processes of memorization;
• reducing the degradation of the nervous system in patients with Alzheimer's disease, increasing the functions of attention, language, spatial-visual perception.

Psychoactive effects

In narcology, it is believed that substances in the composition of nutmeg havepsychoenergetic effectlike a drug. Requires medical attention in case of overdose. Eating them in large quantities, fresh or dried, can cause severe poisoning, which will be accompanied by:

• euphoric state;
• loss of spatial orientation;
• heart palpitations;
• drug intoxication;
• lack of coherent speech;
• the appearance of hallucinations;
• coma.

Slimming

It seems that a product with such a high calorie content cannot be used for weight loss. If you remember that it must be consumed in small doses, it becomes clear that this will not have a negative effect. Activeslimming nutmeg So:

• increases the rate of metabolic processes;
• accelerates fat burning;
• increases the quality and speed of the digestion process;
• reduces appetite;
• assimilation of the eaten food improves.

Application of nutmeg

In the form of essential oils, it is very popular to include nutmeg in perfumery compositions. The plant is included in recipes for cosmetics.Where is nutmeg used?Besides? Its use is very popular among home cooks. Fragrant seasoning:

• added to dishes, drinks;
• put in baked goods;
• marinade is added with cloves when canning;
• treat various diseases;
• used by traditional healers.

In cooking

This seasoning enjoys the greatest love among culinary experts around the world. A special aroma is obtained if you grind the nutmeg yourself, and do not use ready-made ground powder. Where is this spice added?Cooking Nutmeg manifold:

• dishes with fish, meat;
• vegetable side dishes;
• sauces;
• all kinds of desserts;
• bakery;
• additive to drinks - coffee, wine, liqueurs, kefir;
• seasoned teas with the addition of cinnamon, cardamom.

The spice is also used in the food industry. Nutmeg is included in recipes:

• marinades for cooking sausages;
• mustard;
• ketchup;
• sauces;
• tomato pastes and juices;
• sweets;
• baking;
• canned fish;
• preparations from vegetables;
• curry mixes;
• alcoholic beverages - mulled wine, punch, beer;
• marinating fish;
• making jam, preserves;
• chocolate;
• cocoa.

In folk medicine

Many useful recipes with this plant are used by traditional healers. They use the spice in powder or essential oil form. It is recommended to drink with milk or make a tincture with vodka. It is important not to overuse the quantity.The use of nutmeg in traditional medicine helps:

• cope with a cold by adding half a spoonful of seasoning, ginger and cardamom to tea;
• fall asleep when you drink milk with nuts at night;
• discharge of urine, if you brew half a teaspoon of seasoning in a glass of boiling water;
• when taken orally fresh, rubbed with thrombophlebitis.

• grind nutmeg kernels and ginger - take a glass;
• add anise seeds - 150 grams;
• pour a liter of vodka;
• withstand the solution for 7 days, shaking systematically;
• filter out;
• use according to the instructions.

In medicine

As a supplement to basic purposes, it is often usednutmeg in medicine... This is done using essential oils that help:

• relief of breathing with bronchitis, pneumonia with cold and hot inhalation;
• calming the nerves and disinfecting the air during aromatherapy;
• creating a warming effect during massage;
• reducing pain during the application of compresses on sore joints;
• relief of depression with the use of therapeutic baths;
• in gynecology - the removal of menopausal symptoms;
• improving the condition with varicose veins.

In cosmetology

Essential oils obtained by steam stripping from nutmeg are often used in cosmetic formulations. Due to their useful property to activate metabolic processes, increase blood circulation, they have a beneficial effect on the skin. Finds thisthe use of nutmeg in cosmetology:

• compositions for hair that improve their growth, appearance;
• face masks that regenerate the skin.

You can look like the Hollywood beauties in the photo if you use homemade recipes with nutmeg kernels. A homemade scrub will not be harmful when you grind them very finely, mix with kefir and oatmeal. This will help resolve issues:

• removing excess fat from the skin;
• acne problems;
• renewal of the epithelium;
• correcting acne scars;
• improving blood circulation to refresh complexion.

Contraindications

Using this substance, even as a seasoning, it should be remembered that an overdose causes serious problems - hallucinations, death. The recommended serving is no more than 0.1 grams per kilogram of weight. Should be consideredcontraindications for nutmeg:

• pregnancy;
• sensitivity to components;
• the likelihood of allergic reactions;
• period of breastfeeding;
• epileptic seizures;
• joint use with alcohol - convulsions are likely;
• excitability;
• old age and childhood;
• individual intolerance;

Nutmeg is a spice that is not only tasty, but also healthy. This product is often used for canning or smoking meat and also has many medicinal properties. Therefore, it is better to find out in more detail what nutmeg is, how to use it with benefits for the body.

Many years ago, this nut was more valuable than gold. The tree on which it grows is large, spreading and, most importantly, evergreen. They call it Muscat or Myristic. Its native lands are the Moluccas, but at the same time it is often found in the tropics of Brazil and in India.

There are legends about. In ancient times, the priests used it for their own purposes for carrying out ritual ceremonies. This plant blooms all year round and when it ripens, a fruit appears instead of a flower, which can be compared in size to an apricot, and inside is the nutmeg itself.

how to use

In this small and rather valuable nut, you can find many different minerals, vitamins, which, by their properties, play an important role for the systems of the human body. With this ingredient, you can enhance the flavor of many dishes, such as mushrooms and vegetables, sauces and gravies. Also, thanks to its pleasant spicy aroma and sweetish aftertastes, you can add spice to your sweet dishes: flour products, cocktails and punches.

In ancient times, this nut was often used as a natural pain reliever. Nutmeg and its medicinal properties are widely used for pain in muscles, joints, stomach. With the help of this nut, you can eliminate pain in the head area. It has also been used many times to heal insomnia or nervous breakdown.

If you take this nut every day in small doses, it will help to strengthen the immune system, nervous and cardiovascular systems. But besides this, it is taken to cure impotence and other similar diseases.

And the systematic use of this medicine with food will help you cleanse your organs: liver, kidneys, as well as blood, lymph, and the entire body from toxins and poisons. Nutmeg can lift your mood and awaken your appetite.

But do not forget that this nut is a spice. It should not be taken more than a certain dose. To do this, of course, you need to know how to use nutmeg correctly, that is, its dosage. And this dose is equal to one nut per day with food. Otherwise, headaches, vomiting, heart palpitations, and most importantly, hallucinations may begin. This is very dangerous for the gastrointestinal tract, it can damage the liver and pancreas.

How to consume nutmeg

You need to either grind it yourself, or buy ready-made ground spice in the store.

Most often, you will find this spice in the form of whole nuts, because when they are chopped, the aroma is lost. Therefore, it should be stored not in powder form, but whole nuts, and then grate before adding to dishes.

Application for treatment

If you have purchased nutmeg, cooking, eating it has its own rules.

As noted above, the beneficial properties of the product were noticed and used by ancient people. The valuable medicinal properties of this nut are used today.

How does nutmeg work? How to use it for various diseases?

To cure a headache, add it to milk in a ratio of 1 teaspoon to three glasses of milk and use it to compress on the forehead.

To improve digestion, you need to make a mixture according to this recipe: dilute half a glass of natural yogurt with half a glass of boiled warm water. Then add 1/3 teaspoon of grated ginger and nutmeg. And then drink this composition before bedtime.

If you want a sound sleep, then you should add ¼ teaspoon of the spice to a glass of warm milk and consume before bed.

A paste of nutmeg and vegetable oil (1: 1) is good for relieving pain. You just need to heat it up, then apply to the affected area and wait until it cools down. Such a remedy helps with osteochondrosis, muscle inflammation and rheumatism.

If you add this spice to massage oils, then they will increase the warming effect, which is also effective for colds.

Use in aroma lamp and bath

The essential oil is known to have the same properties as the fruit itself. If you add two or three drops of it to an inhaler or aroma lamp, then this spicy aroma can calm you down. It will also improve the condition of the respiratory system, and the inflammation in respiratory diseases will decrease.

You can also use oil of such a spice as nutmeg as a compress. How to use it in this case? Simple enough: add about six drops of oil to one hundred grams of water and make compresses. Such procedures have more than just a relaxing effect. Thanks to them, the skin becomes more elastic and taut. This oil helps the cells of the epithelium to regenerate. Also, such a bath has a good effect on the hair roots.

To achieve a good effect, you do not have to spend more than half an hour of your time. You can add five to ten drops of oil to your bath. After that, you just need to dry yourself with a towel.

Erotic overtones of nutmeg

The nutmeg tree is a plant of Aphrodite. According to legend, it kindles love and passion, especially in women, but the effect lasts no more than six hours. If you decide to try nutmeg, how to use it for love purposes, it will be described below.

You can season your meals with nuts or make a drink.

The recipe is as follows - in a ratio of 1: 1: 1: 1: nutmeg, cloves, ginger, lavender + 5 pink rose petals. Brew everything in a ceramic or clay teapot. You can serve instead of tea, add a little to the dishes that you will have for dinner.

The main thing is to first find out if your partner is allergic to this spice.

Intoxication, overdose

Undoubtedly, nutmeg, which is eaten in enormous ways, is dangerous to take in large quantities.

Many people want an extract that will allow them to hallucinate. This is often described as seeing dragons, as well as the appearance of euphoria and intoxication. This is how the body reacts to what is contained in this nut.

To get the result, you do not need to be limited only to the nuts themselves, you can also use the powder in a horse dose. But all this ends in failure, because it is very toxic and damages the liver.

The temperature may rise sharply, the pressure rise, fainting, constipation may occur. It is not compatible with alcohol, drugs.

In cooking, this spice is used in an amount of 0.5 g per 2-3 liters of liquid or a kilogram of food. This is the norm that will add taste and not poison the human body.

You can not use nutmeg for pregnant women and people with psychological, epileptic disorders.