Description

Nutmeg Essential Oil, Botanical Name Myristica Fragrans, extract from Nutmeg's seeds by steam distillation. Nutmeg combined with Clove and Rosemary for relieving rheumatic pain. This is certainly a powerful and effective blend, but it should be used with care, as it is very stimulating. Nutmeg is also a stimulant of the heart and circulation, another reason for caution. Nutmeg makes an agreeable addition to winter blends of oils for warming and generally toning up the body, and strengthening its resistance to cold. In the bath 3 drops is enough, and more can give rise to skin problems. Used Nutmeg in burner or diffuser, especially during the winter. It makes a particularly enjoyable scent when used with Orange, or with Clove. The latter blend virtually reproduces the perfume of traditional pomanders, which have been used for centuries to perfume rooms and ward off infection.

Nutmeg is the kernel of the fruit of a tree, the outer layer of the same fruit also yields a spice, mace. The oil is extracted from the net by steam distillation and its active principles include camphene, dipenyene, sabinene, borneol, geraniol, linalol, eugenol, safrol and myristicin.

Well Blend with other Essential Oils 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, Clove, Petitgrain, orange and other spices. The note is Middle.

100% Pure Natural Purity aromatherapy therapeutic quality Essential oil, no additive, no artificial color, no animal test.

Precautions : Nutmeg in high doses, or over a long period of time, can cause mental or nervous disturbances. Should be avoided if pregnant.