Jaifal

Nutmeg, also known as Jaiphal, is a sweet and aromatic spice usually used in powder form. It helps with digestion and is a popular ingredient in desserts and cakes. Nutmeg is also a hidden flavor in many rich dishes like paneer makhani, butter chicken, and even biryani.

Jaiphal (Latin name: Myristica fragrans), commonly known as Nutmeg, is an evergreen tree native to Indonesia. It is widely cultivated in tropical regions such as China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, the Caribbean Islands, Sri Lanka, India, and South America.

The fruit of Jaiphal is valued for its strong fragrance and pleasant aroma. In Ayurveda, it is described as bitter and pungent in taste, with dry, strong, and penetrating qualities, and has a hot potency. Jaiphal is known to help balance the Kapha and Vata doshas in the body.