JAATHI PATHIRI – JAVITRI / MYRISTICA FRAGRANS / ஜாதிப்பத்திரி (जावित्री) / MACE

🌸 Product Name: Jaathipathiri

Other Names:

• Botanical Name: Myristica fragrans (Arillus part)

• English: Mace

• Tamil: ஜாதிப்பத்திரி (Jaathipathiri)

• Hindi: जावित्री (Javitri)

• Malayalam: ജാതിപത്രി (Jathipathri)

• Telugu: జాపత్రి (Jaapathri)

• Kannada: ಜಾವಿತ್ರೀ (Javithri)

• Sanskrit: Jatipatri / Javitri

📦 Product Description:

Jaathipathiri, also known as Mace, is the dried lacy covering (aril) of the nutmeg seed (Myristica fragrans). It is bright red to orange in color when fresh and turns yellowish or pale brown when dried.

Mace has a warm, slightly pungent, aromatic flavor and is used both as a culinary spice and a medicinal herb in Ayurveda and Siddha medicine.

✅ Health Benefits of Jaathipathiri:

1. Digestive Aid:

   • Improves digestion, relieves bloating, flatulence, and indigestion.

2. Boosts Appetite:

   • Stimulates gastric juices and enhances appetite.

3. Calms the Mind:

   • Mild sedative properties help in reducing stress, anxiety, and promoting better sleep.

4. Respiratory Support:

   • Helps manage cold, cough, and asthma due to its warming nature.

5. Oral Health:

   • Has antibacterial properties useful for toothache and bad breath.

6. Improves Circulation:

   • Helps stimulate blood flow and reduces muscle fatigue.

7. Anti-inflammatory & Antioxidant:

   • Contains active compounds that support joint health and fight free radicals.

⚠️ Precautions & Side Effects:

• Use in moderation—excessive consumption may cause nausea, dizziness, or hallucinations.

• Not advised for pregnant women without professional guidance.

• Always follow recommended dosage for internal use.

🍽️ How to Use:

• Culinary Use: Added in small amounts to biryani, gravies, sweets, and pickles for flavor and aroma.

• Medicinal Use: Can be powdered and mixed with honey or warm water (under medical guidance).

• External Use: Ground and added to herbal oils or pastes for joint/muscle pain relief.

Suggested dosage: 250–500 mg per day (powder form) under medical advice.