Nutmeg Myristica fragrans
Specifics
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| Country of Origin: Indonesia | Extraction Method: Steam Distilled |
| Chemical Families: Monoterpenes | Plant Part: Seeds |
| Cultivation: Unsprayed | Botanical Families: Myristicaceae |
| Aromas: Exotic and Sensual, Spicy, Sweet, Warm and Radiant | |
| Note: Middle |
Personal Experience, Research, Possible Actions
Nutmeg is most useful as a digestive tonic and stimulant. The spice is traditionally added to food to support digestion and to reduce gas after eating a heavy meal and for nausea. It can be useful for reducing diarrhea.
The oil is helpful to reduce the swelling and pain in arthritis and rheumatism. I like to add it into a cream or oil (at no more then 1%-5-6 drops of Nutmeg in one oz. of carrier oil) to help reduce the pain in swollen joints and muscles.
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Traditional Knowledge
- Analgesic
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti rheumatic - prevents and/or relieves chronic rheumatic pain and swelling
- Antiseptic - assists in fighting germs/infections
- Antispasmodic - relieves spasms and cramps, detoxifying
- Carminative - settles digestion and may assist in preventing gas
- Rubifacient- generates localized increase in blood flow and circulation by irritation of skin, will often reduce pain and swelling for a cold, constricted area.
- Stimulant
- Warming
Emotional and Energetic Qualities
Drives out negative forces
Useful when feeling burdened or overwhelmed
Releases worry and negative thinking
Recipe
Digestive aid
4 drops Nutmeg
6 drops Roman Chamomile
6 drops Bergamot
Add to 1 oz. jojoba and rub on abdomen.
Safety Issues
The use of the oil on the skin is considered safe at low dilutions (1%-5-6 drops of Nutmeg in one oz. of carrier oil). Some literature suggests to avoid the use of Nutmeg during pregnancy.
