Nutmeg Benefits: The kitchen of our house is considered to be a mine of many medicines. Actually, there are many such spices in the kitchen, which not only enhance the taste of food but also take care of health. But due to lack of information, people are not able to take proper benefit of it. The name of one such spice is nutmeg. Yes, nutmeg is used in homes as a remedy of grandmothers. This is no less than a miracle for children. Because consumption of nutmeg prevents cold, cough, indigestion, mouth ulcers, stomach and ear pain. Also, antibacterial and antibiotic properties are found in nutmeg, which increases immunity in children and keeps them away from infections. This is the reason why it has been used in Ayurveda for years. Now the question is how is nutmeg beneficial for children in cold? Which diseases does it keep you away from? Balrampur Hospital, Lucknow is telling about these questions.
Benefits of giving nutmeg to children in winter
Prevent cough and cold: According to Ayurvedacharya Dr. Jitendra Sharma, nutmeg is a great medicine for children in cold, which prevents many diseases. Actually, due to weak immunity of small children, diseases attack them quickly. In such a situation, you can consume nutmeg. By doing this the risk of seasonal infections is reduced. Besides this, the child will also be protected from cold and cough. Because, nutmeg is hot in nature. Eating this provides relief from cough. It should be consumed by grinding nutmeg, mixing it with honey and giving it to the child to lick. Mixing nutmeg powder with ghee and applying it on the chest reduces stiffness.
Provides relief from indigestion: Dr. Jitendra says that giving nutmeg to children in winter provides relief from indigestion. Actually, children often suffer from indigestion. To avoid this problem you can use nutmeg. Actually, grind nutmeg and mix it in ghee or honey and apply it on the navel of the child. By doing this the problem of stomach pain will go away. Besides, the child’s metabolism also increases.
Cure mouth ulcers: Many times children get mouth ulcers due to which there is difficulty in eating and drinking. In case of blister problem, feed nutmeg to the child. Mix nutmeg and sugar candy and give it to the child. This will cool the stomach and the ulcers will be cured. Giving barley water mixed with sugar candy and nutmeg powder to a small child also provides relief.
Relief in ear pain: Children can be fed nutmeg if they have ear pain. Nutmeg has anti-inflammatory properties which provide relief from ear pain and swelling. Due to its anti-bacterial properties, ear dirt gets cleared. Grind nutmeg and make a paste and apply it behind the ears. This will reduce ear pain and swelling. If you want, you can mix nutmeg in sesame oil and put it in the child’s ears.
Increases appetite: Dr. Jitendra Sharma says that giving milk mixed with nutmeg helps in increasing the child’s appetite. This speeds up metabolism. Eating nutmeg strengthens immunity and also improves digestion. Nutmeg can be used to increase the appetite of children.