Botanical Name: Myristica fragrans
Aroma: Warm, spicy, sweet, and slightly woody with a rich, invigorating fragrance that is both comforting and energizing. Nutmeg has a rich, spicy aroma with a hint of sweetness and a slight earthy undertone.
Extraction: Steam-distilled from the seed (nutmeg) of the Myristica tree, which is native to Indonesia and the spice islands of the Moluccas.
Benefits:
Stimulating and energizing, Nutmeg essential oil can help reduce mental fatigue, improve focus, and promote clarity and concentration.
Known for its analgesic properties, Nutmeg oil is often used to relieve muscle pain, joint pain, and cramps, particularly in massage blends.
Digestive aid: Nutmeg essential oil can help stimulate digestion and alleviate indigestion, bloating, and nausea when used in aromatherapy or diluted in a carrier oil for abdominal massage.
Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant qualities make Nutmeg oil useful for soothing skin irritation, reducing swelling, and promoting overall skin health.
Mood-enhancing: Nutmeg is often used to relieve symptoms of stress, anxiety, and mild depression. It has a warming effect on the emotions, helping to uplift the spirit and calm the mind.
Uses:
In aromatherapy to boost mental alertness, improve concentration, and reduce stress and fatigue.
In skincare to soothe skin irritations, inflammation, and to promote healthy, youthful skin.
In massage blends to relieve sore muscles, joint pain, and menstrual cramps.
In personal care products like soaps, lotions, and perfumes for its warm, spicy fragrance.