INCI name ; Myristica fragrans (Nutmeg) Kernel Oil

CAS number 8008-45-5 ; 84082-68-8

SKU code ; EA-NUT-0010

EXTRACTION METHOD ; Steam Distilled Essential Oil

PARTS USED ; Kernels

ORIGIN  ; South Africa

COMMON NAMES : Fragrant Nutmeg, True Nutmeg, Jaiphal, Jatiphala

APPEARANCE : Colorless to pale yellow liquid

ODOUR NOTE : Light, very fresh, warm, sweet-spicy, highly aromatic aroma

QUALITY : 100 % pure and natural aromatherapy grade essential oil.

STORAGE CONDITION ; Store in a cool dark place

Myristica fragrans
Like the spice, Nutmeg essential oil aroma is invigorating, woody warm and welcoming. The essential oil used in massages and soothing baths is strongly tonifying and stimulates the circulation. It is said to help alleviate body aches and joints inflammations.

Nutmeg antifungal and antiparasitic qualities were used in ancient Egypt to embalm mommies. Because of its rich soothing properties, Nutmeg essential oil is still a component of many muscular warming ointments

Attention: can be DE-SENSITIZING. Contains natural myristicin, do not use in excess. 

Nutmeg essential oil should not be use during pregnancy, with children or with the elderly.

Fantastic for this use +++

Acceptable (suitable) for this use ++

Tolerable (not great for this use)+

Don't use for this purpose --

Massages & body care

• Body massage  use 1 to 6 drops essential oil for 10 ml carrier oil (0.5 to 2 % concentration) ++
• Bath First mix 10 to 15 drops of essential oil with 20 ml vegetable glycerine or 1 cup of Epsom salts / to help digestion, fight fatigue, energize ++

Diffusion

• Ultrasonic Diffusers for air purification, use 10 mn 3 times a day. ++
• Spray Add 5 drops of essential oil for 10 ml of vegetable glycerine and add water ++

Others 

• Cooking +++
• Homecare ++

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Reported benefits & properties:

• Tonifying, energizing
• Antalgic, analgesic
• Digestive
• Antiseptic, Antiparasitic

Traditionally used to:

• Improve Digestion by massage on the stomach/ torso area
• Ease Muscle spasms and sore joints
• Fight bacteria and fungus
• Fight unwanted smells and purify the air especially in the fall and winter
• Make room sprays, cleaners and potpourri
• Brighten and smooth complexions
• Revitalize and fight fatigue

• All citrus essential oils. In making your own diffusers blends and fragranced oil, nutmeg essential oil helps fixate other essences so they aroma last longer.
• Bay leaf, Black pepper, Cinnamon, Clove, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lavender, lemon, Neroli, Sweet orange, Petitgrain, Rosemary, Thyme

Synergy Headache (see your doctor)

4 drops of the mixture locally to the pain area as needed, up to 3 times a day for 2 to 3 weeks. If the pain persists, take a break for a week and see your doctor.

• 10 drops of Nutmeg essential oil
• 15 drops of Peppermint essential oil
• 5 drops of basil essential oil
• 5 drops of Lavender essential oil
• 40 drops (2mL) of  St. John's Wort macerated oil

Do not use during the first 3 months of pregnancy / breastfeeding 

Keep out of reach of children and pets.

As a general rule, always perform a skin patch test before using your essential oils for the first time.

DO NOT USE UNDILUTED and seek medical and specialist advise when in doubt