Specifics

Personal Experience, Research, Possible Actions

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.

I like to add it into a cream or oil (at no more then 1%-5-6 drops of Nutmeg in one ounce of carrier oil) to help reduce the pain in swollen joints and muscles.

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Therapeutic Properties

• Analgesic
  
• Anti-inflammatory
• Antirheumatic - 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

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.