Botanical Name: Myristica beddomei King
Family: Myristicaceae.
Introduction:
In folk it used for indigestion. its properties and usage similar to Myristica fragrans (jatiphala)
Names in different Indian languages
| English | Wild nutmeg |
|---|---|
| Hindi | |
| Kannada | |
| Malayalam | Kattu jathika |
| Sanskrit | |
| Tamil | Kattu jathikai, kaakkai moonji |
| Telugu | |
| Unani | |
| Folk |
Synonyms
Myristica dactyloides Auct. Non Gaertn.
Classification according to Charaka, Susrutha & Vagbhata
| Charaka | |
|---|---|
| Susrutha | |
| Vagbhata |
Varieties & adulterants – (CV – controversy, AD – adulterants)
Morphology
Medium sized evergreen tree, 3-5 m height
Leaves – simple,alternate, broaden-lanceolate
Flower – white, cymes
Fruit – globose
Distribution & Habitat
South India
Karma –
its properties and usage similar to Myristica fragrans (jatiphala)
Indication:
its properties and usage similar to Myristica fragrans (jatiphala)
Part used:
Seed, aril
