NUTMEG
Botanical name: Myristica fragrans (synonymous with Myristica moschata, Myristica officianalis L., M. amboinensis)

Also Known As (AKA):  Myristica

Therapeutic Benefit - Mind:  Nutmeg is warming, energizing, and stimulates the mind. It also fights anxiety and is an aphrodisiac.

Therapeutic Benefit - Body:  Nutmeg is analgesic, anti-emetic, and anti-inflammatory. It is a valuable hair tonic and digestive aid (because it breaks down fats). Nutmeg is a muscle relaxant that lessens pain of neuralgia, muscular aches, rheumatism, sprains, gout, and lumbago. It also stimulates the heart, circulatory system, and appetite. Some use Nutmeg to eliminate toxins associated with bad breath.

Therapeutic Benefit - Spirit:  Nutmeg is reported to increase psychic awareness and prosperity.

Application Method:  Dilute 10 drops in 1 oz carrier oil, massage oil, or lotion and apply to skin. Use 4 drops in 2 cups of hot water for a steam.

Action Word:  Warmth

Color Energy:  Gold - Revitalizing

Fragrance:  Spicy, strong, woodsy, citrus, balsamic

Note:  Middle-Base Note

Color of Oil:  Clear

Major Chemical Constituents:  alpha-pinene, myristicin, sabinene, terpin-4-ol

Common Adulterants:  Nutmeg terpenes, turpentine fractions, alpha-pinene (synthetic or bioidentical), limonene (synthetic or bioidentical)

Blends well with:  Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Clove, Coriander, Cypress, Frankincense, Galbanum, Geranium, Lavandin, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Marjoram, Melissa, Orange, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Rosemary, Tea Tree

Botany:  An evergreen tree that grows to 60 feet and is native to Southeast Asia and Australia.

History:  Nutmeg was used as a spice in medieval cuisine and during the Elizabethan times it was used to ward off the plague. The Dutch dominated nutmeg trade in the 17th century.

Warnings:  Avoid during pregnancy. May irritate skin – always dilute. Toxic in high concentrations.