Nutmeg
Myristica Fragrans
Description:
An evergreen tree, up to 70ft/20m high, with dense foliage and small dull-yellow flowers.
Actions:
Analgesic, antiemetic, antioxidant, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, digestive, emmenagogue, orexigenic, prostaglandin, inhibitor, stimulant, tonic.
Extraction:
The oil is extracted by steam (or water) distillation from the dried, worm eaten nutmeg seed, or the dried orange-brown aril or husk (mace)
Characteristics:
Nutmeg oil is a water-white or pale yellow, mobile liquid, with sweet, warm-spicy odor with terpeney top note. It blends well with lavender, bay, orange, geranium, clary sage, rosemary, lime, petitgrain, mandarin, coriander and other spice oils.
Perfume:
Scent:
Rich, spicy, oriental, sensual, sweet, warm
Key Qualities:
aphrodisiac, analgesic, narcotic, tonic (nerve and heart), comforting, soothing, calming, elevating, cephalic, euphoric
Odour Intensity:
High
Aromatherapy Use:
Circulation, Muscles & Joints:
Arthritis, gout, muscular aches and pains, poor circulation, rheumatism
Digestive System:
Flatulence, indigestion, nausea, sluggish, digestion
Immune System:
Bacterial infection
Nervous System:
Frigidity in women, impotence in men, neuralgia, nervous fatigue
Safety Data:
Generally nontoxic, nonirritant, nonsensitising WARNING: Used in large doses nutmeg oil shows signs of toxicity. Use in moderation. Do not use during pregnancy or on young children.
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The treatments listed on this site relies on alternative healing with essential oils, and please note that no clinical trials or results are available and rests heavily on anecdotal proof.
