Nutmeg Essential Oil (Myristica fragrans) - 10 ml
Description
Nutmeg Essential Oil (Myristica fragrans) - 10 ml
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.
IDENTIFICATION
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.
INSTRUCTIONS OF USE
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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DO NOT USE UNDILUTED and seek medical and specialist advise when in doubt
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REPORTED BENEFITS & PROPERTIES
Reported benefits & properties:
- Tonifying, energizing
- Antalgic, analgesic
- Digestive
- Antiseptic, Antiparasitic
TRADITIONALLY USED FOR
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
BLEND WELL WITH
- 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
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- 5 drops of Lavender essential oil
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CAUTION
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