Herbs & foods5 min
A Pinch of Javitri (Mace) in Warm Milk
A tiny pinch of crushed mace blade in warm milk at night, a traditional flavouring. Use only a pinch; not in pregnancy, and not a sleep treatment.
Important: this remedy is only a supportive home measure. Keep taking any medicine your doctor has prescribed, monitor your readings, and consult your doctor before adding anything new.
A fragrant spice from the nutmeg fruit
Javitri, or mace, is the lacy red outer covering of the nutmeg seed. It has a warm, sweet aroma and is used in small amounts in biryanis, sweets and warm milk.
Crush a small piece of one blade, a pinch no bigger than a grain of rice, into a cup of warm milk. Do not use more; mace and nutmeg are strong in large amounts. This is a traditional flavouring and not a treatment for sleep.
Ingredients
- 1 small piece of javitri blade
- 1 cup warm milk
How to prepare
- Crush the blade piece to a coarse pinch.
- Stir into warm milk and let it steep for two minutes.
How to use
- Sip warm in the evening.
- Use only occasionally.
Helpful habits
- Buy whole blades, not powder.
- Never exceed a pinch.
Precautions
- Avoid in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Large amounts can cause nausea and dizziness.
- A flavouring, not a treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Is javitri the same as jaiphal?
- No, both come from the same fruit but are different parts.
Can children have it?
- Not as a remedy; stick to normal food amounts.
Does it help sleep?
- It is a flavouring; evidence is limited.
