Nutmeg Essential Oil

Nutmeg Essential OilNutmeg has a spicy, sweet, nutty, and warm aroma makes it perfect to produce a calming and soothing effect when diffused in the home and workplace. It adds a tinge of flavor to the dishes. It is widely used in making perfumes. Description Nutmeg single oil is extracted from the fruits and seeds of nutmeg through steam distillation and is widely used in Eurpean countries and Middle east. This tree is grown up to 60 to 100 feet tall and the leaves have

Nutmeg has a spicy, sweet, nutty, and warm aroma makes it perfect to produce a calming and soothing effect when diffused in the home and workplace. It adds a tinge of flavor to the dishes. It is widely used in making perfumes.

Description

Nutmeg single oil is extracted from the fruits and seeds of nutmeg through steam distillation and is widely used in Eurpean countries and Middle east. This tree is grown up to 60 to 100 feet tall and the leaves have a strong aromatic fragrance. This is a culinary spice that adds flavor to the desserts and salads. The fragrance of this oil makes it must-added ingredient in perfumes. Its aroma is musky, spicy and warm. Nutmeg will alleviate body pains when added in massage oil and bathing water. When this oil is used is diffused, it spread sweet fragrance and soothe your body and mind. Applying this oil to the feet promotes sound sleep. Nutmeg lifts up the spirit, reduce fear and boost self-esteem. It is widely used in aromatherapy and in  making candles, lotions, soaps and detergents. When your stomach is upset, taking this oil internally will ease your discomfort. This oil alleviates joint pains and seasonal aches.

Uses of nutmeg

• Add a few drops of this oil to carrier oil to have an unwinding and rejuvenating massage
• Diffuse a few drops of this oil in your home and workplace to balance emotions and improve happy mood
• Apply a few drops of nutmeg on the skin to improve its glow and health
• Massage with a few drops of this oil on shoulders, neck and foot to promote restful sleep
• Rub a few drops on the abdomen part to ease your stomach
• Add a few drops of this oil in water to gargle your mouth to keep bad breath at bay
• Apply this oil on the tooth ache area to alleviate pain
• Add two to three drops of this oil in soap to add anti-septic property to it

How to use this oil?

Diffusion: Add a few drops of this oil in the diffuser to spread the sweet scent of this oil in the home and workplace. Diffuse it once or twice every day for 30 minutes

Internal use: Dilute this oil with other oils for internal use to avoid side effects

Topical use: Apply two to three drops of this oil in the desired area and if your skin is sensitive, dilute this oil with other oils prior to applying

Precautions

• Keep this oil away from the children
• Do not touch your ears and eyes while using this oil
• Pregnant women have to consult a doctor prior to taking this oil internally
• Store in a cool place to improve its longevity
• Should not be inhaled in a high dosage to avoid side effects

Benefits of this oil

• Relieves from muscle and nerve pain
• Keep bad breath at bay
• Improve concentration and cognitive ability
• Keep constipation and a bloating stomach at bay
• Help get rid of wrinkles, fine line and other aging signs on the skin
• Remove toxins from the body and melts kidney stones
• Relax your body with its soothing aroma and promote sound health

Aromatic description

Rich, spicy, sweet, and woody

Extraction method

Steam distillation

From which part of the plant the oil is extracted

Seeds

Key ingredient

Myristica fragrans