Jadikkai (nutmeg)

Scientific name : Myristica fragrans

Family :Myrcisticaceae

Habitat : Perennial dioecious tree

Medicinal Uses : Recommended for inflammation of bladder and urinary passage. Nutmeg butter or fat obtained from nutmeg is used as mild external stimulant , in ointments , hair lotions and plasters . Applied for rheumatism ,sprains and paralysis . Raw fruit is very effective for all kinds of stomach disorders .