16/09/2025
Nutmeg /Jaiphal /Javitri Difference, Ayurvedic Properties, Medicinal Benefits, Health Benefits & All
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🌿 Nutmeg & Mace (Jaiphal & Javitri)
Nutmeg (scientific name: Myristica fragrans) is a highly aromatic spice derived from the seeds of the nutmeg tree. The seed itself is called Nutmeg (Jaiphal), while the dried lacy covering around the seed is known as Mace (Javitri). Both belong to the family Myristicaceae and are widely used in Ayurveda, Unani, and traditional medicine for their potent therapeutic and culinary properties.
🌿 Types & Regional Names:
Nutmeg: Jaiphal (Hindi), Jatiphala (Sanskrit), Nutmeg (English)
Mace: Javitri (Hindi), Japatri (Sanskrit), Mace (English)
Family: Myristicaceae
🌱 Ayurvedic Properties:
Nutmeg (Jaiphal):
Rasa (Taste): Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent), Madhura (Sweet)
Guna (Qualities): Laghu (Light), Snigdha (Unctuous)
Veerya (Potency): Ushna (Hot)
Vipaka (Post-digestion Effect): Madhura (Sweet)
Karma (Action): Deepana (Appetizer), Grahi (Absorbent), Nidrajanana (Sleep-inducing)
Mace (Javitri):
Rasa (Taste): Tikta (Bitter), Katu (Pungent), Madhura (Sweet)
Guna (Qualities): Laghu (Light), Teekshna (Sharp)
Veerya (Potency): Ushna (Hot)
Vipaka (Post-digestion Effect): Katu (Pungent)
Karma (Action): Rochana (Improves taste), Krimighna (Anti-parasitic), Hridaya (Cardiac tonic)
🌿 Phytoconstituents:
✔️ Essential oils (Myristicin, Elemicin, Eugenol, Safrole)
✔️ Alkaloids & Terpenes
✔️ Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and carminative compounds
💊 Therapeutic Actions of Nutmeg & Mace:
🌿 Improves digestion & relieves bloating
🌿 Enhances sleep & calms the mind
🌿 Relieves joint & muscular pain
🌿 Supports healthy skin & complexion
🌿 Improves absorption & controls loose motions
🌿 Acts as a natural aphrodisiac
🌿 Balances Vata & Kapha dosha
🏥 Clinical Uses in Ayurveda:
Nutmeg (Jaiphal):
✔️ Insomnia & Anxiety
✔️ Diarrhea & Dysentery
✔️ Cough & Cold
✔️ Rheumatism & Pain
✔️ Premature Ej*******on & Sexual Weakness
Mace (Javitri):
✔️ Loss of appetite
✔️ Nausea & Vomiting
✔️ Heart-related ailments
✔️ Worm infestations
✔️ Oral health & bad breath
🌿 Methods of Usage:
Nutmeg Powder / Paste: For digestive issues & insomnia (taken in small, regulated doses).
Mace Powder: Used in medicines, teas, and tonics for digestion and appetite.
Oil Application: Nutmeg oil is massaged for pain relief and improving sleep.
Infusion/Decoction: For colds, coughs, and nervous debility.
⚠️ Important Note: Both Nutmeg and Mace should be consumed in small, Ayurvedically recommended doses. Overdose may cause nausea, hallucinations, or nervous system imbalance due to their strong active compounds.
🌿 Planet Ayurveda Formulations Containing Nutmeg & Mace:
Nutmeg and Mace are used in many classical and proprietary formulations of Planet Ayurveda, including:
Chitrakadi Vati
Sanjivani Vati
Chandraprabha Vati
Kumaryasava
Stress Support Capsules
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