Nutmeg Pure Essential Oil Properties (Myristica fragrans)
Nutmeg Pure Essential Oil has a spicy, warm and sweet odor. Smells like the spice used in cooking– oriental and exotic. A comforting and soothing pure essential oil.
- 100% Pure, Concentrated, Undiluted
- Therapeutic Quality
- Steam Distilled from Seeds
- Country of Origin: India
Nutmeg Pure Essential Oil Packaged
Amber glass bottle with Euro dropper. Tamper proof safety seal. Shrink wrapped.
Background Information on Nutmeg Pure Essential Oil
Nutmeg is a tree in which its seeds are collected to extract the essential oil. This aromatic tree can grow to be 60-100 feet tall, with strongly scented leaves, and tiny yellow flowers buds. These trees are commonly found in Java, Sumatra, Indonesia, and the West Indies. In ancient cultures the whole part of a nutmeg was used. They use the spice for pain relief, the oil to scent their homes, and the seed as an aphrodisiac.
Nutmeg was popular during the Elizabethan era where it was used to cure plagues. The seed of the nutmeg fruit produces nutmeg pure essential oil. When ripe and dried, the nutmeg fruit reveals a centrally situated oval kernel which is the seed and the nutmeg kernel which is the covering. The covering is a crimson-red in color while the seed is dark brown. Its botanical name is Myristica fragrans, and it belongs to the Myristicaceae family.
Nutmeg Pure Essential Oil Uses and Benefits
Nutmeg pure essential oil is a natural aid for problems concerning nausea, vomiting, muscular aches and pains, rheumatism, arthritis, nervousness, and insomnia.*
Nutmeg pure essential oil can help the spirit soften fears and encourages self-esteem, it dissolves sadness and brings happier moods. The mind and the oil are able to bring high levels of confidence, balance emotions, and promote a restful slumber.
Our bodies and nutmeg pure essential oil work hand in hand to soothe muscle aches and settle indigestion. Nutmeg pure essential oil contains eugenol which is used for toothache relief.*
Nutmeg pure essential oil is aroma therapeutic. The inhalation of the oil is energizing, and it supports the endocrine systems. It is an effective sedative and anti-inflammatory. It may help reduce pain associated with menstruation and hormonal imbalance.* It has been considered a panacea for bad breath.
See our references at the bottom of this page for additional information.
*This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease.
Nutmeg Pure Essential Oil Uses and Benefits / Blends & Suggestions
Nutmeg pure essential oil is an excellent addition to many aromatherapy blends and blends well with lavender, clary sage, geranium, rosemary, petitgrain, and orange oils.
- Try 1 drop of nutmeg pure essential oil with 20-40 drops of orange pure essential oil for a wonderful home blend.
- To bring about self-confidence, mix nutmeg pure essential oil with May Chang, and neroli pure essential oil then apply it to the skin in gentle strokes.
- To balance emotions, vaporize 2 drops of nutmeg, and 4 drops of grapefruit pure essential oils.
- To retrieve a restful sleep, blend nutmeg with lavender pure essential oils and linaloe wood and softly massage the mixture into your shoulders and neck before sleep.
- To ease an upset stomach, blend 2 drops of nutmeg, 4 drops of coriander seed, and 4 drops of grapefruit pure essential oils with 4 tsp. carrier oil, and then rub it into your abdomen.
- When used to rinse the mouth daily, it helps clear bad breath.
- Nutmeg pure essential oil is used to relieve toothache when applied to the particular tooth with a germ free applicator.
- When making a soap or detergent, nutmeg pure essential oil improves the antiseptic quality.
- Nutmeg pure essential oil blends with tobacco to make the scent of tobacco light.
- Adding a few drops of nutmeg pure essential oil aids digestion.
- Rub few drops of nutmeg pure essential oil on the palms and inhale to moderate depression.*
See our references at the bottom of this page for additional information.
*This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease.
Nutmeg Pure Essential Oil Safety Tips
- Should not be used at all during pregnancy or when nursing.
- Not recommended for skin care. In very high doses, may be psychotropic.
- It is not recommended to use this product on children under 2 years of age.
- For external use only. See our Safety Information page for further details when using essential oils.
Nutmeg Pure Essential Oil Reviews
“I am impressed. Great quality. Use sparingly, as it is very fragrant!” – Wendy
