Ampersand Essential Oils
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Have you ever inhaled the warm, rich scent of nutmeg on a winter day? This spice from Sri Lanka and Indonesia is a popular culinary ingredient, and it's perfect for diffusing either by itself or with Cinnamon Leaf, Cedarwood, and Vanilla Oleoresin.
Once one of the most expensive spices, Nutmeg boasts incredible health benefits. Historically, Nutmeg has been used as a remedy for colic, indigestion, parasites, tumors, rheumatism, and skin infections.
Nutmeg is antiviral, antimicrobial, anticarcinogenic, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory. Animal studies have shown that Nutmeg essential oil even shows sedative effects.
PROFILE
Latin Binomial: Myristica fragrans
Location Origin: Himalayan Mountains, India
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Plant Part Used: Seeds
Scent Profile: Spicy, sweet, light
Viscosity: Thin