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Nutmeg Oil
Botanical Name : Myristica fragrans
Origin : India
Mode of Extraction : Steam Distillation
Main Constituents : Alphapinene, Betapinene, Limonene,
Linalool, Sabinene, Terpene-4-ol, terpeneol, Myrticine
Description : Clear Transparent Liquid
Appearence : Colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid
Organoleptic properties : Characteristic spicy and
aromatic odour and taste
Refractive index at 20 °C : 1.474-1.488
Specific Gravity at 20 °C : 0.860 - 0.920
Solubility : Insoluble in water; 1 volume soluble in 3
volumes 90% alcohol
Storage : Well closed in air tight containers away from
sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers. |
Extraction
It is extracted by the process of Steam Distillation.
Chemical Composition
Terpinen-4-ol, Pinene, Sabinene, Cineole, Camphene, Limonene,
Myristicin, Alpha Terpenene.
Essential Oil
Information
Nutmeg 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. The fruit resembles a small peach and the oil is obtained
from the kernel of the seeds. It was used in India 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.
Oil Properties
This is a pale yellow clear liquid with sharp, spicy and rather
musky aroma.
Uses:
This oil stimulates the heart and circulation, activates the mind
and revives people from fainting spells, while stimulating the
digestive system and fighting wind, nausea, chronic vomiting and
diarrhea, arthritis, constipation, fatigue, muscle aches, nausea,
poor circulation, rheumatism, slow digestion.
Therapeutic
Properties:
Analgesic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative,
digestive, emmenagogue, laxative, parturient, stimulant and tonic.
Blends well with
Black pepper, cypress, geranium, clary sage, rosemary and orange.
Summary
This oil is very effective for the digestive system, to stimulate
the heart, help with muscle pains and assist with sexual problems.
In vapor therapy, nutmeg oil can be helpful with the nervous system,
digestive system, muscular aches and pains, as well as invigorating
and stimulating the mind.
Precautions
If taken in very large dosage may become toxic with symptoms such
as nausea and stupor. Should be avoided during pregnancy.
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