Description:
- A spreading deciduous evergreen tree 15 to 20-meters (49 to 66 ft) high, with dark green leaves, yellow flowers without petals and large yellowish fruit. Nutmeg is the actual seed of the tree.
Constituents & Specifications:
- Nutmeg oil has various chemical compounds that include monoterpene hydrocarbons, oxygenated monoterpenes, Terpinen-4-ol, Pinene, Sabinene, Cineole, Camphene, Limonene, Myristicin and Alpha Terpenene.
- Specific Gravity: 0.88000 to 0.91000 @ 25°C
- Refractive Index: 1.47500 to 1.48800 @ 20°C
Properties:
- Analgesic, anti emetic, antioxidant, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiparasitic, aphrodisiaac, cardiac, larvicidal, laxative, stimulant(energetic) and tonic.
Benefits & Uses:
- Nutmeg essential oil helps in removing problems which results in arthritis, constipation, fatigue, muscle aches, nausea, neralgia, poor circulation, rheumatism and slow digestion. It is rejuvenating, uplifting and energizing.
- Nutmeg oil is a component in men”s fragrances and spicy perfumes.
- Nutmeg oil in little quantity be used for skin care in general, any cream containing it can help with relieving muscular pains and aches, it has a good toning action on hair.
Composition:
Botanical Name | Myristica fragrans |
Common Name | Nutmeg essential oil, Myristica fragrans oil |
Plant Parts Used | Leaves & Twigs |
Extraction Method | Steam Distillation |
Color & Odor | Pale yellow clear liquid with spicy, woody, nutmeg fragrance |
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