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Nutmeg Essential Oil
(myristica
fragrans)
Characteristics
A water white or pale yellow liquid with a sweet,
warm, spicy aroma and a terpeney top note. An evergreen tree up to 65
feet high with a grayish brown smooth bark, dense foliage and small
dull yellow flowers.
Aromatherapy
and Skin Care
Arthritis, gout, muscular aches and pains, poor
circulation, rheumatism, flatulence, indigestion, nausea, sluggish
digestion, bacterial infection, frigidity, impotence, nervous fatigue,
analgesic, anti-oxidant, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic,
aphrodisiac, digestive, stimulant
Extraction
Essential oil by steam (or water) distillation from
the dried worm eaten nutmeg seed. The worms eat away all the starch and
fat content.
Blends
Well With
Oakmoss, Bay, Peru Balsam, Orange, Geranium, Clary
Sage, Rosemary, Lime, Petitgrain, Mandarin, Coriander, and spice oils
Cautions
Nutmeg is generally non-toxic, non-irritant, and
non-sensitizing. However, used in large doses it shows signs of
toxicity such as nausea, stupor, and tachycardia. Use in moderation,
and with care in pregnancy.
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