NUTMEG (jayaphala)

                                 Nutmeg belongs to genus Myristica and the most important species is Myristica fragrans. It is native of the Banda islands of Indonesia. Now a days nutmeg is quite affordable but this

was not always the same case. A few hundred years ago, nutmeg was so expensive, that a small bag

of it was worth so much money, to make the owner financially independent for the rest of his life.                                                            

              Nutmeg was used in some dishes as a spice also. It is also used in small amounts as a medicine for infants as a digestive stimulant. High dose of nutmeg can be toxic so pregnant women should avoid nutmeg. It has been traditionally known as a mood elevator. 

                                        And the best part is that nutmeg can be used as a content to make some of the most effective and vital face masks. 

PROPERTIES :-

• It helps to improve your concentration.
• Nutmeg oil is use to relieve the pain when applied to the affected areas.
• It helps in problems like constipation, diarrhea and flatulence.
• It exfoliates dead skin cells and makes skin flawless skin
  
• It improves appetite and also digestion
• It helps get rid of bad breath. Reason of bad breath is presence of bacteria in mouth so nutmeg kills these bacteria.
• It helps to achieve smoother and healthier skin.
• It removes blackheads and acne marks
• It removes excess oil from skin.

    USE OF NUTMEG IN DIFFERENT MASKS -

            
1) FOR SOFT SKIN -

                               Pinch of nutmeg powder
                               1 tablespoon milk
                               2 drops of mustard oil

• Add all the above ingredients 
• Apply this on your face 
• Leave it for 10 to 15 min
• Rinse with lukewarm water

     
2) FOR GLOWING SKIN -

                                 Pinch of nutmeg powder
                                 Pinch of turmeric (haldi) powder
                                 1 tablespoon sandal powder
                                  Milk

• Mix all the above ingredients in a bowl
• Add milk to make a thin paste of it
• Apply evenly on your face
• Leave it for 10 to 15 min
• Rinse it with lukewarm water

  
  3) ALL-IN-ONE  MASK -

                             2 slices of orange
                             Pinch of nutmeg

                             2 to 3 drops of rose water
                             1 to 2 petals of saffron
                             1 to 2 drops of mustard oil
                             1 tablespoon fullers earth (multani mitti)

• Squeeze out orange juice in a bowl
• Add all the above ingredients 
• Mix it thoroughly
• Apply this mask evenly on your face 
• Leave it for 10 to 15 min
• Wet your hands and gently massage 
• Rinse it with water    

   
 4) FOR SKIN NOURISHMENT - 

                                 Pinch of nutmeg powder
                                 1 tbs red lentil (masoor dal) powder
                                 1/2 tbsp custard apple pulp (sitaphal)
                                 Rose water

• Mix all the above ingredients
• Add milk to make a thin paste of it
• Apply this mask on your face
• Leave it for 15 minutes
• Rinse it with water