Essential Oil: Nutmeg
Posted on March 11, 2018
Nutmeg
Latin Name: Myristica fragrans
Family: Myristicaceae
Plant Part: Seed
Method: Distillation
Note/Element: Note: Top/Middle. Element: Earth.
Functional Groups: Terpene, Alcohol, Phenol, Ether
Type: Stimulating, warming
Ayurvedic Dosha: Kapha
Scent: Spicy, intoxicating, warm, sweet, hot
For Skin Type: None
Caution: Not during pregnancy. Irritating. Toxic
Physical Uses: Nausea, indigestion, diarrhea, circulation, cold feet, muscle & joint pain, amenorrhea, scanty menstrual flow, menstrual cramps, digestion,fatique, rheumatism.
Mental/Emotional Uses: Exhauastion, apathy, loss of sexual drive
Other Uses: Intensifies dreams, holiday scent for diffusion, men’s colognes & aftershave, aphrodisiac.
Blends Well With: Flowers, Fruit, Resin, Root, Seed, Spice, Wood
Possible Substitutions: Clove bud, ginger
References:
Graf, Katherine:Aroma Studio:Aromatherapy Home Study Certification Master Level, 2001-2012.
https://www.aromaweb.com/essential-oils/nutmeg-oil.asp
http://aromatherapybible.com/nutmeg-mace/
Schnaubelt, Kurt, Advanced Aromatherapy: The Science of Essential Oil Therapy, Healing Arts Press, Rochester, Vermont, 1998, p 49.
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