Nutmeg Essential Oil (Myristica fragrans)

BOTANICAL NAME

Myristica fragrans

ORIGIN

Indonesia

PLANT PART

Seeds 

EXTRACTION METHOD: 

Steam 

PLANT FAMILY: 

Myristicaceae

NOTE: 

Middle

PROPERTIES

analgesic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, digestive, emmenagogue, laxative, parturient, stimulant and tonic.

SKIN:

Not generally recommended for skin.

MIND:

Supports motivation and focus.

BODY: 

Eases digestive complaints as well as muscular aches and pains.

BLENDS WELL WITH:

Nutmeg is a valuable addition to many aromatherapy blends, adding warmth, spice and inspiration, when used in very small amounts. Lavender, Clary Sage, Geranium, Rosemary, Petitgrain, orange, other spices. 

MAIN CONSTITUENTS

a-pinene, camphene, b-pinene, sabinene, myrcene, a-phellandrene, a-terpinene, limonene, 1,8-cineole, y-terpinene, linalool, terpinen-4-ol, safrole, methyl eugenol and myristicin.

CAUTION

Should not be taken orally.