Javitri is a crimson red colored thread like material that envelops the nutmeg. It is spicy in taste, somewhat like a combination of pepper and cinnamon, with a strong aroma.

Javitri/Mace consists of necessary oils, which gives it a distinct rich aroma and a strong, warm taste. It is hard to grind, so it is generally roasted until brittle, and then ground. It’s mildly sweet taste is commonly used in infusions, like in milk for preparing white sauce. Chutneys and pickles are also generally spiced with javitri.

Features:

Pungent, bitter and astringent in taste.

Traditional Indian and Chinese medicine have used mace to treat nervous system issues as it calms the brain and also stimulates it.

The Eugenol in mace relieves toothache.

Massage with medicated oil of Javitri is beneficial when the limbs or body gets cold sensation.

Improves libido and prevents premature ejaculation.

Application on the forehead as a paste relieves insomnia.

Apply a paste made with milk to alleviate pimples and give the face a glow.

Relieves dysmenorrhoeal pain in women.

Benefits in cold, cough and asthma. Useful in dry cough as well.

It has Medicinal Properties:

Hot in constitution.

Mucolytic, therefore removes mucus.

Balances vata and kapha doshas.

Mildly anthelmintic.

Improves taste and appetite.

Improves skin tone and complexion.

It is tonic for heart.

It also has anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetes and heptoprotectives.