Nutmeg oil is extracted
from Myristica fragrans (also
known as Myristica
officinalis, M. oromata and
Nux moschata) of the
Myristicaceae family and is
also known as jatiphala.
It is extracted from an
evergreen tree that grows up
to twenty metres high and
produces creamy- white
waxy flowers, the male
flowers being smaller. The
fruit is yellow and fleshy
resembling a large apricot.
When ripe the outer part splits
to expose the purplish -
brown seed, nutmeg. The
outer membrane which is
crimson being mace. Native
to the Moluccas Islands but is
also found in Peneng, Java
and Sri Lanka.
It was used by the
Indians for intestinal
disorders, the Egyptians in
embalming and by the Italians
during the Plague. During the
Middle Ages it was grated and
mixed with lard as an
ointment for piles, but in
modern times it is used in
soap, candle making, dental
products and hair
lotions.
This warming spicy
essential oil is used in
aromatherapy to fight
inflammations and muscle as
well as rheumatic pain, while
assisting the digestive
system and supporting the
reproductive system, and at
the same time stimulating
and invigorating the mind. It
produces a spicy and rather
musky in aroma.
Useful as part of a
massage oil, its warming
properties help to stimulate
circulation and help with
muscular aches and pains.
Stimulates digestion, and like
the other spice oils is helpful
for many stomach upsets.
Latin Name:
Myristica fragrans from
the myristicaceae family.
Natural Touch Aromatherapy's
Nutmeg oil is produced in
Indonesia from the dried
nutmeg seeds and is
considered superior to that
produced in West India. The
pale yellow oil has a warm,
spicy aroma and blends well
with other spice oils. This
stimulating and invigorating
oil can also be combined
with Cypress,
Lemon,
Lime , Rosemary
& Tea Tree.
A warm and stimulating
oil with properties similar to
Cinnamon.
Refreshing after a draining
day. Usually it is popular
during the cold season
especially at Christmas
along with Clove and
Orange.
Whilst oral ingestion of
Nutmeg may have
psychotropic effect.
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