Nutmeg Essential oil, Indonesia

Nutmeg 100% Pure Essential Oil, Indonesia
Botanical Name:  Myristica fragrans
Origin:                  Indonesia
Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled
Parts used:           Seeds
Color:  Almost Colorless with faint Yellow tint
Perfumery Note:  Middle         
Consistency:        Thin
Aromatic Description: Warm, Spicy, Woody and slightly Sweet
Blends well with: Bay, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Camphor, Cardamom, Carrot Seed, Cassia, Cinnamon Bark, Cinnamon Leaf, Clary Sage, Clove, Coriander, Cypress, Frankincense, Geranium, Geranium Rose, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Orange, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Rosemary, Tangerine, Tea Tree
Initial Strength:   Medium
Class:           Monoterpene
          Nutmeg seeds have a long history as a food flavoring & spice. It was one of the most sought after spices by Europeans traveling to South East Asia. There are 2 main types of Nutmeg, East Indian and West Indian. Indonesia normally produces the East Indian type of Nutmeg.
          Nutmeg has a Warm Spicy Masculine Aroma that matches well with its other benefits. The anti-bacterial and antiseptic qualities have been utilized in numerous skin care and cosmetics intended for dull, oily or mature skin. These qualities are also to be beneficial in the production of disinfecting soaps. Nutmeg is used in bathing products for its disinfecting qualities and for its refreshing nature. It is stimulating, awakening and an aid for general fatigue.
          Nutmeg is a digestive stimulant to ease digestive problems and increase appetite.
          It is a warming oil useful in rubs for muscle aches and pain.
          There is much written on the benefits of Nutmeg in Ayurvedic History in India. Only a small fraction of the uses have ever been researched.
Note: Most essential oils cannot be taken internally, but even when they can, essential oils are highly concentrated and require dilution, special training and caution that Aroma & More does not yet provide. You can never drink any essential oils at 100% strength or diluted in water-based liquids.
          Nutmeg is a seed and not a nut so there is no risk for people with nut allergies.
          Intoxicating effects are possible from the fresh ground seed but unlikely from the steam distilled oil.
Caution: Not recommended in concentrations above 0.8%. Essential oils can be harmful if used improperly. Information is provided for educational purposes only. It is up to the customer to determine if the product is right for their intended purpose. Special consideration should be made before applying essential oils to pregnant women, children or the elderly. If under a doctor's care, please consult the physician before using essential oils. If applying to skin essential oils must be diluted correctly and Aroma & More recommends testing on a small area of skin to check for reaction before attempting a full body massage. Claims have not been evaluated by the FDA.