OilGrow’s pure natural Nutmeg essential oil is known to help heal mental stress, treat respiratory problems and help eliminate odor in the mouth.

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About Nutmeg

Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) – is proudly sourced from South Africa.  It has a sharp, spicy and musk-like fragrance. This spice is best known used in puddings and baked goods.  Nutmeg essential oil is a warm oil and also a top note. The oil has a sharp spicy taste and is wonderfully fragrant when used in culinary recipes. Want to try it out? Why not get our Culinary Box to test it in a recipe?  You can take it internally, if done responsibly. See our responsible usage guide here.

Main Chemical Compounds

The main chemical compounds found in our Nutmeg are monoterpenes. sabinene (up to 29%), with α-pinene (up to 10%) and β-pinene (also up to 10%). These two compounds make up up to 50% of the total constituents in this oil. Additionally, terpinen-4-ol, limonene, β-myrcene, safrole and myristicin are present in significant amounts. Sabinene is known for being a strong anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-fungal and anti-cancer compound. α-pinene is a compound known for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It assists in restoring aging due to exposure to the sun. Both α-pinene & β-pinene are ability to increase mental alertness, clarity, and cognitive functions. They also have been researched for their ability assist with bronchodilation, pain relief, epilepsy and cancer treatment, as well as neuroprotection.

Myristicin (the compound responsible for the characteristic aroma of the nutmeg) may help slow cognitive decline associated with Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Terpinen-4-ol is known to help suppress inflammatory activity in cases of mouth infection. Limonene may help to lower the risk of getting certain types of cancers. It might also reduce signs of aging because it reduces the amount of oxidative stress on your body. β-myrcene is a strong muscle relaxant and pain reliever as well as a strong sedative compound.

Benefits

Firstly, Nutmeg is known to be a brain tonic – it is a neuroprotective essential oil. Neuroprotective essential oils serve to protect nerve cells against damage and degeneration as well as from impaired function. It may help increase mental alertness and clarity, cognitive function as well as memory recall.   Nutmeg invigorates and activates the mind. In addition to stimulating brain activity, nutmeg can help reduce fatigue and stress, in turn assisting with better sleep.  It is often used as a folk remedy for mood disorders such as anxiety and depression.

Nutmeg essential oil is also a good oil for the entire digestive system.  It is particularly useful in breaking down fats and starchy food. It encourages appetite.  Use it topically in a carrier oil to rub clockwise on the belly of those that feel like they don’t have an appetite. May help relieve winds, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and even bad breath.  Although it can help stop diarrhea it might also help avert constipation.  If used responsibly internally, it can be used as an intestinal antiseptic.  It might even dissolve gall stones.

Furthermore, it is known to imitate estrogen thus acting as a tonic to the reproductive system. This in turn helps regulate insufficient periods while also soothing pain related to menstrual cycles. But this is the very reason it should be avoided during pregnancy. Due to the oil being a warm oil, it is known to assist with pain relief, not only to menstrual pain, but also other muscular pain.  It may even relieve chronic rheumatism. Because it is a very stimulating oil, it invigorates the circulatory system including the heart.

An interesting fact about Nutmeg essential oil is that it is also an aphrodisiac and when used during the birthing process, it strengthens contractions.

How do I use Nutmeg

You can use it in culinary recipes. Use it as a replacement for the actual spice. Nutmeg can even be used in salty dishes although more known in sweet baked goods. We have a culinary recipe box that will help guide you to use essential oils in culinary recipes. Also, always refer to our responsible usage guide to see how to use essential oils responsibly internally.

When using medicinally in a blend for topical use, always dilute properly in a carrier oil.  And when using it in capsules for internal usage – always dilute properly in Fractionated Coconut Oil inside each capsule.

Blends well with

Don’t know how to make a blend? Keep an eye out on our Facebook page to see when the next Masterclass will be presented.  However, here is a list of single pure natural oils that blends well with Nutmeg:

• Black Pepper
• Cinnamon
• Clove Bud
• Coriander
• Cypress
• Frankincense
• Lemon
• Lime
• Sweet Orange
• Patchouli
• Rosemary
• Tea Tree

Cautions of Nutmeg

• Always consult your medical practitioner before using essential oils you are unsure of or if any side effects are experienced because of its use.
• Do not use topically or diffused around children under the age of six unless very diluted.
• Keep away from the eyes.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Store in glass, in a cool dry place away from sunlight to preserve longer.
• Do not use during pregnancy since it might cause uterine contractions resulting in miscarriage or preterm labor.
• Do not ingest undiluted. Can be taken orally – 1 drop mixed with honey to emulsify properly, added to a jug of tea or lemon water.
• One drop in a capsule, topped up with Fractionated Coconut Oil.
• Again, see our responsible usage guide here