Description
Sans.- Jati-Phalam; Malthi-Phalam. Eng.-Nutmeg. Fr-Muscadier; Ger.-Acter muscatnussbaum. Hindi-Duk.&Ben.-Jayiphal; Jaepatri. Kash.-Zafal. Bom. Punji. Guj & Mah.-Jayiphal;Javantri. Tel.-Javanthiri. Tam.-Jathi pathiri. Mal.-Jatika. Can.-Jajikai. Kom.-Jaiphal. Sinh.-jadika. Burm.-Zadi-Phu. Malay.-Bush-Pala. Pers.&Arab.-Sauz-bawwa; Zanza-ba-wawa.
Uses.- This valuable spice consists of the dired kernels of the seeds. They are largely employed as a flavouring agent and condiment. A compound power made of nutmeg and dry dinger each five grains and caraway 10grains is a good carminative taken before meals. It can also be safely administered in delirium tremens, ininsomnia, where opium has failed an chloral is contra-indicated,and may also be used as carminative during convalescence after diarrhoea etc.
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