Nutmeg Essential Oil

A tropical, evergreen tree, that grows to an average height of 12 - 15 metres, and originating from the Banda Islands of Indonesia. The Nutmeg tree will start fruiting by the 6th year and will peak its harvesting period after 20 years. The fruits are ready to harvest 9 months after flowering, as flowering and harvesting cycles continue throughout the year. The harvested fruit are then split open, with the outer flesh being removed, leaving behind the mace, which is manually separated from the nut. Both are dried separately, with attention to the colour changing of the mace, starting with scarlet colour, which in turn will dry out to a gradual yellowish-brown, and becoming brittle, which then the drying process is complete. The seed within the nut is then distilled. 

Widely used as a domestic spice, and the main ingredient of mace, Nutmeg has been used for centuries for digestive and kidney problems. Used throughout Indonesia as a body oil to warm and invigorate the body.

Use of nutmeg oil is recommended for aroma therapy or vapour therapy because of the various medicinal and cosmetic properties of nutmeg oil. Nutmeg oil stimulates the heart and blood circulation Nutmeg oil fights inflammations of body and relieves rheumatic pain. Nutmeg oil when used for body massage acts as a stimulant and an invigorating agent for mind. Nutmeg oil revives people from fainting spells, and stimulates digestive system. Nutmeg oil with its pleasant aroma helps fighting wind, chronic vomiting, nausea, and diarrhoea.

Safety Precautions : Flammable.

Blends well with : Clary Sage, Coriander, Bay Leaf, Geranium, Lavandin, Lime, Mandarin, Orange, Peru Balsam, Petitgrain, Rosemary and other Spice oils.

FACT :  Speculation surrounds the Roman priests had once burnt nutmeg as a form of incense. Though during the Elizabethan times, it was then believed that Nutmeg was able to ward-off the plague and was obviously a very sought after spice. It has been said, that during this time in England, a few nutmegs could be sold for enough money to enable and sustain an independent lifestyle.