Mace (Javitri) is the dried, crimson-red or amber coloured, lacy outer aril or covering of the nutmeg (jaiphal) kernel. Nutmeg kernels and their enveloping mace arils are two separate spice products of same nutmeg fruit. Mace is an integral component of Indian garam masala and Moroccan rass-el-hanout.
Mace should have a special place in your kitchen spice box for the following reasons:
- Mace has a sweet, aromatic flavour and it enhances the color, taste and flavor of food.
- It contains some anti-oxidant compounds, essential oils, minerals, and vitamins. In fact mace has more Vitamin A, Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin C, calcium, copper, manganese, magnesium and iron than nutmeg.
- Mace enhances digestion and prevents flatulence, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach spasms, stomach ulcers and stomach aches.
- It helps in relieving coughs, colds and asthma
- Inhaling the vapors of mace oil daily can help stimulate brain function.
- Mace oil has eugenol which helps in relieving toothaches, joint pains and muscle aches.
- It acts as an anti-depressant and is used in many traditional medicines to prevent mood swings and to treat nervous disorders.
- Mace powder mixed with honey and lemon juice helps relieve nausea. but do not have this if you are pregnant.
- Sprinkle a pinch of mace powder onto your toothbrush to get relief from bad breath.
- It is also used as an aphrodisiac.
Eat judiciously and stay blessed with good health...always!!!
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