Jathikkai (ஜாதிக்காய்) is nutmeg, the botanical Myristica fragrans (family Myristicaceae). AVM Herbals’ Jathikkai Powder is titled “Nutmeg” and its listing names the plant as Myristica fragrans.
Names at a glance
- Tamil: ஜாதிக்காய் (Jathikkai), AVM Herbals’ spelling; Tamil Wikipedia’s page title is சாதிக்காய் (Saathikkai) and it lists ஜாதிக்காய் as an alternative
- English: nutmeg
- Botanical: Myristica fragrans Houtt. (family Myristicaceae)
- Part used in AVM’s powder: not specified in AVM’s listing — please check the exact product label
Nutmeg and mace
English Wikipedia describes nutmeg and mace as two separate spices that come from the same species. AVM Herbals’ product is titled Nutmeg; its listing does not say which part of the plant the powder is made from, so this page names none. Please check the part used on the pack label.
In the AVM Herbals range
Jathikkai Powder is the AVM Herbals powder listed as nutmeg, in 25 g and 50 g packs. Its product page gives the directions for use; please follow the directions on the pack. See Ingredient Stories for other herbs and the AVM Herbals powders made from them, and How to Read an AVM Herbals Product Page for what each line on a pack means.
Herbal products are not suitable for everyone. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a health condition, please speak to a qualified practitioner before starting any herbal product.
தமிழில் சுருக்கம்
ஜாதிக்காய் (சாதிக்காய்) என்பது Myristica fragrans (nutmeg) தாவரத்தின் தமிழ்ப் பெயர். ஏவிஎம் ஹெர்பல்ஸின் தற்போதைய பட்டியல் ஜாதிக்காய் பொடியில் எந்தத் தாவரப் பகுதி உள்ளது என்பதைக் குறிப்பிடவில்லை; தயாரிப்பு லேபிளைப் பார்க்கவும். பயன்படுத்தும் முறைக்குத் தயாரிப்புப் பக்கத்தைப் பார்க்கவும்.
References
- Kew Plants of the World Online (POWO) — Myristica fragrans Houtt., accepted species, family Myristicaceae (botanical identity and accepted name only): powo.science.kew.org/taxon/586076-1
- International Plant Names Index (IPNI), Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew — Myristica fragrans Houtt. (name record): ipni.org/n/586076-1
- English Wikipedia — Nutmeg (common name; nutmeg and mace): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutmeg
- Tamil Wikipedia — சாதிக்காய் (Tamil names): ta.wikipedia.org/wiki/சாதிக்காய்
- AVM Herbals product listing (Tamil product name ஜாதிக்காய் பொடி and ingredient line): Jathikkai Powder
Kew’s Plants of the World Online gives the accepted botanical name; IPNI is cited as a name record; Wikipedia is cited only for common and Tamil names; AVM Herbals’ listing does not state the plant part. None of this is evidence of health effects, and this page is not medical advice.
About this guide
Published by AVM Herbals. Prepared with AI assistance from the cited botanical sources and AVM product listings. Tamil wording is awaiting native review. Suggest a correction.