Have anti-inflammatory properties

Numerous harmful medical problems, including heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis, are associated with chronic inflammation. Monoterpenes, which include sabinene, terpineol, and pinene, are anti-inflammatory substances that are abundant in nutmeg. These could aid people with inflammatory diseases by reducing inflammation in their bodies. Additionally, a variety of the spice's antioxidants, including cyanidins and phenolic compounds, have potent anti-inflammatory activities.

In one experiment, rats were treated with a substance that causes inflammation before receiving nutmeg oil. The oil significantly reduced joint swelling, discomfort associated with inflammation, and inflammation itself in rats. By blocking the enzymes that cause inflammation, nutmeg is considered to lessen it. To further understand its anti-inflammatory properties in people, more research is nonetheless required.