HEALTH BENEFITS OF MONODORA MYRISTICA

🌰HEALTH BENEFITS OF MONODORA MYRISTICA

(alias Ehu, AFrican Orchid Nutmeg, Calabash Nutmeg)🌰

Monodora myristica,which is popularly known as African Nutmeg Orchid Nutmeg is the spice behind the aromatic flavour and taste of some local delicacies like nkwobi, abacha, isi ewu , banga soup, etc. Ehu seeds whose botanical name is Monodora Myristica is a tropical plant of West African origin. Different tribes in Nigeria has different names for Ehu seeds. The Yoruba’s call it ariwo, Hausa’s call it, gujiya dan miya, the igbos call it Ehu, and Ehre by Urbobos.The African Orchid nutmeg other names include African nutmeg, Ehuru,Ghana seeds, Jamaican nutmeg, calabash nutmeg etc.

🌰African nutmeg comes in a shell that is usually removed to get the seed. The seed is then ground and added to soups pepper soup or stew as spice. Ehu seeds produce stronger aroma and taste if they are roasted moderately before use. Due to the strong flavor of this spice, A little quantity is usually enough so that the flavour does not over power other flavours of your food.

NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF AFRICAN NUTMEG
African nutmeg is rich in potassium, calcium, manganese, iron, zinc, copper, magnesium and vital B-complex vitamins, including vitamin C, folic acid, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin A and many flavonoid anti-oxidants that are essential. African nutmeg contains essential oils which is responsible for its aroma and flavor.The aromatic fragrance of African Nutmeg seeds makes it suitable for using them in spicing assorted food types such as vegetables, confections, sausages, sauces, meats and puddings etc. The brown ehu seeds are encapsulated in aromatic pulp, the leaves can serve as manure when decayed while the tree can be cut and used as firewood or for carpentry works.

BENEFITS OF AFRICAN NUTMEG SEED
🌰Body detoxification
The last benefit that can be obtained from consuming nutmeg is the process of removing toxins from the body or detoxification. Actually, detoxification can be done in various ways such as drinking warm water, consuming vegetables and fruits, or by drinking lemon water. The detoxification process will be excreted through urine, feaces, and sweat.

🌰Weight Loss
African nutmeg seeds are a good solution for weight loss.
👉Just chew one raw seed a day for about 3 months and you will see a reduction in your stomach areas. Its best to take it on a work free day because of the number of times you might have to visit the restroom.

🌰👫Boost sexual Drive👫
To boost your sex drive for both female and male make spicy herbal pepper soup with African Nutmeg and add as spice to your other recipes. 👉Eat a meal made with African Nutmeg two hours before Sex.

🌰As a cold medicine
Nutmeg fruit has almost the same benefits as ginger that can eliminate cold and flu. Because this fruit can warm the body and treat flatulence due to colds. In addition, this is also due to the essential oil content in the nutmeg. To eliminate the colds, nutmeg can be consumed in the form of beverages.

🌰Overcoming insomnia
Insomnia is a sleep-related disease in health benefits of hibiscus tea. Insomnia not only causes the sufferer difficulty sleeping but also has poor sleep quality. If insomnia is not addressed properly, it will affect the quality of life and also the incidence of various diseases. To eliminate insomnia can be by consuming nutmeg. Namely by drinking water nutmeg stew before bed.

🌰Sore Treatment
The seeds and leaves of African nutmeg (ehu seeds) can be decocted or infused, which is used for treating sores and wounds.The nutmeg also contains a chemical compound called menthol. the menthol can relieve pain in the body such as pain from injury, injury, or inflammation.

🌰Overcome vomiting
For those of you who are experiencing nausea and vomiting due to motion sickness or for other reasons, you can try to consume nutmeg. This fruit has antiemetic properties that can relieve nausea and also vomit.

🌰Relief of Stomach Pains
The seeds are used in the treatment of digestive problems like constipation and diarrhea. They stimulate digestion and relieve stomach pain, cramps or disorder

🌰Management of Sickle cell anemia
African Nutmeg seeds has been listed as part of foods that help alleviate problems associated with sickle cell anemia.

🌰Beneficial for Newborn Mothers
African Nutmeg seeds are used for preparing special hot soups with piper Piper guineense ‘Uziza’, for newborn mothers for easy control of uterine hemorrhage. It is also believed that adding these two spices in their soups helps the newborn mother’s milk to start flowing normally immediately after childbirth. Basically, the ehu seeds can be ground and used as a postpartum tonic.

🌰Essential Oil Constituent
The leaves of the African nutmeg (ehu seeds) contain an essential oil that comprises of α-pinene, β-caryophyllene and α-humulene. Moreover, the essential oil of the African nutmeg is made up of fundamental compounds such as pinene, α-phellandrene, limonene, α-pinene and myrcene.

🌰Constipation Relief
The seeds act as a stimulant thus can be ground and used to prepare soup that helps to relieve constipation. Ehu seeds can also be used for treating stomach ache.

🌰Hemorrhoids Treatment
The bark of monodora myristica can be used to treat haemorrhoids otherwise known as pile. Haemorrhoid are swollen veins in the lower part of the rectum and anus. They cause severe pains, severe itching and difficulty sitting.

🌰Oil Content
The pulp of the ehu seeds contains essential oil such as; dipentene, pinene and camphene. These types of oil can be used industrially for manufacturing perfumes, soaps and washing detergents. The oil can also be used as cooking oil.

🌰Treatment of Rheumatism
African nutmeg (ehu seeds) can be used to make an ointment that can be used for treating rheumatism.

🌰Treatment of Arthritis
According to researchers, Monodora myristica can be used for treating arthritis.

🌰Culinary Purposes.
African Nutmeg seeds can be ground into powdered form, which is used for spicing and flavouring food such as pepper soup.

🌰Diabetes Treatment
African nutmeg can be used for treating diabetes mellitus.

🌰Anti-sickling Properties
According to researchers, ehu seeds have been proven to possess anti-sickling properties.

🌰Treatment of High Cholesterol level
Researchers reveal that the ehu seeds (M. myristica), contain cholesterol lowering ability thus can be used for treating individuals with high cholesterol level.

🌰Ornamental Benefits
Because of the orchid-like flowers of the African nutmeg, the tree can be used for ornamental purposes. The seeds can also be used for making beads and necklaces.

🌰Insect Repellent
The seeds and leaves of African nutmeg act as insect repellent to drive away live and fleas infestation.

❌❌Caution❌❌
Consuming African nutmeg in excessive amounts can cause hallucinations. This effect is similar to the effects of narcotics. Consuming in large quantities can also cause difficult body performance