Nutmeg Essential Oil

Nutmeg Essential Oil

Botanical Name

Alternative Names

Source Location

Plant part used

Myristica fragrans

Malaysia, Indonesia

Seeds

Extraction Method

Color

Consistency

Aroma Strength

Steam distillation

Clear

 Thin

Medium

Fragrance

Rich, spicy, sweet, woody

Benefits

Use for arthritis, constipation, muscle aches, neuralgia, poor circulation, rheumatism and indigestion, as well as diarrhea, vomiting, flatulence, nausea, and upset stomach.  Aids in exhaustion and fatigue.

Blends Well With

Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Clove, Cypress, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Lavender, Orange, Rosemary, Vanilla

Constituents

Terpinen-4-ol, pinene, sabinene, cineole, camphene, limonene, myristicin, alpha terpenene

Properties

Analgesic, anti-emetic, antioxidant, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, carminative, emmenagogue, orexigenic, prostaglandin inhibitor, stimulant (digestive), tonic

Safety

Generally safe; however, in high doses can cause hallucinations