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“Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse…”
But down in the kitchen, cookies, cakes, and cups of hot chocolate were being lovingly made with a dash of nutmeg for flavor, warmth, and plenty of nutrition.
Nutmeg is famous as a warming aromatic herb used in cooking. It is also an important medicine.
A little nutmeg goes a long way. So you only need to use a small amount.
Nutmeg is not a nut, but a kernel of an apricot-like fruit.
In TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), it is used more as a medicine than as a food to aid digestion and stop diarrhea.
Medicinally, nutmeg is thought to remove toxins from the kidneys and the liver. It may help remove kidney stones, allowing them to pass naturally.
Happy Holidays and consider adding a pinch of nutmeg to your coffee, tea, or hot chocolate!
