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Nutmeg Seed Essential Oil Information
Nutmeg seed essential oil is used in aromatherapy to fight inflammations and muscle as well as rheumatic pain, while assisting the digestive system and supporting the reproductive system, and at the same time stimulating and invigorating the mind.
Nutmeg seed essential oil is an evergreen tree that grows up to 20 meters (65 feet) with dense foliage and small dull-yellow flowers. It is a native of the Molucca islands, but is also found in Peneng, Java and Sri Lanka.
Nutmeg seeds resembles a small peach and the oil is obtained from the kernel of the seeds. It was used by the Indians for intestinal disorders, the Egyptians in embalming and by the Italians during the Plague.
During the Middle Ages it was grated and mixed with lard as an ointment for piles, but in modern times it is used in soap, candle making, dental products and hair lotions.
Nutmeg oil is extracted by steam distillation from the dried seeds.
Nutmeg oil is useful for the digestive system, to stimulate the heart, help with muscle pains and assist with sexual problems.Applications Used as a blended massage oil or diluted in the bath, nutmeg oil helps with muscular aches and pains, gout, rheumatism, gallstones, arthritis, circulation, digestive disorders and sexual problems.
Creams or lotions Although it is not recommended that nutmeg oil be used for skin care in general, any cream containing it can help with relieving muscular pains and aches,. It has a good toning action on hair.
Although most essential oils blend well with one another, nutmeg oil blends particularly well with black pepper, cypress, geranium, clary sage, ROSEMARY and orange.