Herbal Information for Rou Dou Kou in Cut Form

Common Name:  Nutmeg

Botanical Name:   Myristica fragrans seed

Channels/Meridians: Spleen, Stomach, Large Intestine

Pin Yin Name:   Rou Dou Kou

Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.

Package Size:   500 Grams   ( 1.1 pounds)

Form:   Cut / Sliced - sizes vary    

Dosage: Follow doctors instructions on how to use this herb.

Origin: China

Brand: Plum Flower, species - authenticated herbs

Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.  Do not use in large doses:  7.5 gm of the powdered herb can lead to dizziness, stupor or convulsion.

California Prop 65 

Naturally Occurring Components: Pinene, Sabinene, Camphene, Myristicin, Eugenol, Safrol, Elemicin, α-Thujene, Carene, Dipentene, Geraniol, Myristin

Additional Information About Nutmeg  

• Warms the middle Jiao
• Regulates Qi
• Aromatic Stimulant

Product Properties: Acrid, Warm, Toxic

Nutmeg wholesome and nutritious

Nutmeg is used world over in sweet and savory dishes. Valued for its sweet aroma, this spice is actually the seed of an evergreen tree that is a native of Indonesia. A lot of Indian cuisines use nutmeg for its aromatic value and unique flavor. Nutmeg is more than just a spice that enhances the taste and smell of food. It has an abundance of nutritional value too.

Nutmeg is known to have medicinal properties that benefit stomach aliments and help in digestion.

Nutmeg for inducing sleep is an organic and healthy way of treating insomnia.

Nutmeg has anti-inflammatory properties that can help ease pain and discomfort. Nutmeg has chemicals like myristicin, elemicin, safrole, and eugenol that makes it useful as a natural pain reliver. These chemicals are found in the oil of the nutmeg. The benefits of nutmeg oil include treating swelling, inflammation, joint and muscle afflictions.

Naturally organic product Nutmeg, works great as a face scrub. There are many benefits of Nutmeg for face and skin. Nutmeg  has many antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.  Assisting to help keep the skin healthy, supple, and free from blemishes. The best way to use this spice for your skin is by mixing it in powdered form with honey and gently scrubbing your skin. 

Bad breath is an overload toxin in your body. Nutmeg is known to have antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. One of the essential oils that are found in nutmeg is eugenol, which can help to relieve a toothache as well. Macelignan, a chemical found in nutmeg, which may aid to combat dental aliments. 

Nutmeg is rich in minerals like calcium, potassium, manganese, and iron, all of which help in regulating blood pressure and enhance the circulation of blood. Nutmeg posses minerals that support stress reliving and contribute and aid in the regulation of blood pressure.

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About Plum Flower Quality Herb Cut Bulk Herbs

Plum Flower is an established worldwide manufacturer of high-quality Chinese herbs, and innovative Chinese medicinal herbs and products. Plum Flower uses sulfur-free herbs and laboratory tests its products for contamination and heavy metals, such as mercury, lead, and pesticides.

Main Characteristics (Attributes) of Herbs

• Harvested at the proper level of maturity and correct time of the season to maximize potency.
• Free from Chlorine
• Manufactured without the use of sulphur
• Preservative Free
• Made at GMP internationally certified facilities (Good Manufacturing Practices) Quality control tests are done at the manufacturing site and at third party labs to confirm results
• Aluminum Phosphate free
• Packaged in an airtight sealed bag
• Pin Yin Names and Botanical Names are listed on the bag
• Certificate of Analysis are available upon request
• Conforms to Standards of Chinese Pharmacopeia
• No dyes, colors, or bleaching of the herbs
• We are a authorized direct distributor of Plum Flower Herbs.
• 500 gram bag size which equal anywhere from 4 to 6 cups of herbs

Chinese Traditional herbs should be regarded as a supplementary aspect to modern western healthcare, and not as a replacement. Chinese traditional herbs ( Teas ) emphasize harmony, and balance.

Why use Chinese Bulk Herbs?

Traditional Chinese Medicine curative herbal formulas have been developed, improved and perfected for over 5000 years.

Traditional Chinese Medicine is an ancient, holistic medical system used all over the world to treat a wide variety of health issues. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) works by helping to balance the bodies’ functions thus restoring health.

As soon as the Chinese people began to carve out a civilization in ancient China it developed a cultural heritage that has continued to the present day. TCM is the oldest and one of the safest, effective systems one can use to care for their body, it promotes health and helps to sustain longevity.

Chinese herbs have been with mankind for 5,000 years and will be with us in the years ahead – it is using nature’s bountiful gifts to have good health.   

References:
https://www.spicespicebaby.com/health-benefits-of-nutmeg-and-a-dark-side/
https://parenting.firstcry.com/articles/benefits-of-nutmeg-know-how-this-spice-can-make-your-familys-life-better/
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-788/nutmeg-and-mace
https://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/7-incredible-nutmeg-benefits-from-inducing-sleep-to-relieving-pain-1464121