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Nutmeg Essential Oil Botanical Name: Myristica fragrans Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled Parts Used: Seed Note Classification: Middle Aroma: Spicy, warm, and nutty Largest Producing Countries: Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Grenada Traditional Use: Used as a flavoring agent in pharmaceuticals, especially analgesic and tonic preparations. It is also used in soaps, lotions, detergents, cosmetics, and perfumes. Properties: Analgesic, antioxidant, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, carminative, emmenagogue, larvicidal, neurotonic, stimulant, and tonic. Benefits: Arthritis, bacterial infection, diarrhea, flatulence, frigidity, gout, impotence, indigestion, muscular aches and pains, nausea, nervous fatigue, neuralgia, poor circulation, rheumatism, and sluggish digestion. Blends Well With: Bay, clary sage, coriander, geranium, lavandin, lime, mandarin, oakmoss, orange, peru balsam, petitgrain, and rosemary. Of Interest: Inhaling the fragrance of nutmeg is said to open the conscious mind to attract financial prosperity. Safety Data: Generally non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing. However, used in large doses they show signs of toxicity such as nausea, stupor and tachycardia, believed to be due to the myristicin content. Use extreme caution when administering internally. Its use while pregnant is not recommended.   Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not complete, nor may its data be accurate. As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier.   View Cart/Check Out Privacy Policy   |   Return Policy   |  Ordering Information   |  International Orders   |  Quality Control Products Index     |    A Modern Herbal     |    Botanical.com Copyright © 2000-2010 Botanical.com customerservice@mountainroseherbs.com