TCM Basics 101: Supermarket Herbs - Nutmeg
TCM Nature: Warming
TCM Taste: Acrid, Pungent
TCM Meridian Affinity: Large Intestine, Spleen, Stomach
Benefits:
· Warms the Spleen and Stomach
· Promotes circulation of Qi
· Moves Blood and Relieves Pain
· Aids poor digestion
· Increase appetite
· Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Antiparasitic
Spirituality:
Nutmeg became valuable and was most likely brought to Europe by Arab traders around the sixth century. Nutmegs were carried to ward off all sorts of health problems. The scent will boost clairvoyance and increase energy level. It can also bring clarity and mental sharpness.
