Nutmeg Essential Oil
$11.69 – $83.81
| Botanical Name: | Myristica fragrans |
| Geographic Origin: | Indonesia |
| Method of Farming: | 100% Pure – Conventional |
| Method of Extraction: | Steam & water distilled |
| Part of Plant: | Nutmegs |
Profile
Nutmegs are the dried kernels of the seeds of M. fragrans, an evergreen tree that grows up to almost 50 ft. The tree has dark green leaves, yellow flowers without petals, and large yellowish fruit. All parts of the tree are aromatic. The Nutmeg tree will start fruiting by the 6th year and will peak in 20 years. The fruits are ready to harvest nine months after flowering. The harvested fruit are split open, with the outer flesh being removed, leaving behind the mace, which is manually separated from the nut. The seed within the nut is then distilled. Nutmeg oil is produced by steam-distillation or steam and water distillation of the freshly dried nutmegs. The color of the oil is light yellow. Nutmeg Essential Oil has a light, fresh, spicy, and warm aroma.
Nutmegs have long been known for their narcotic affect. The physiologist JE Purkinje in 1829 ate three nutmegs and described the effects as similar to cannabis intoxication, including disorientation, hallucinations, and later deep sleep.
FACT: In England during Elizabethan times, a few Nutmegs could be sold for enough money to enable and sustain an independent lifestyle.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
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| Dimensions | N/A |
| Select Size | 1/3 fl oz (10ml), 3.38 fl oz (100ml) |
AUROMA QUALITY
AUROMA Essential Oils are the highest quality essential oils available in the world today. Each oil is from an individual farmer and from a particular year’s harvest. As AUROMA knows each of the Farmers, they guarantee the authenticity of each oil. Just to be certain, they analyze each oil using the latest state-of-the-art GC-MS technology, which can detect impurities to one part per billion. Yes! AUROMA represents the best there is in Essential Oils. We can supply the following documentation: Certificates of Analysis and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
To meet the stringent demands of the professional aromatherapist, AUROMA has drafted the following seven requirements that an essential oil needs to meet so it can be used with confidence:
- BIO-TYPE: Not only does an oil have to come from a defined botanical species, but from a particular genetic strain.
- CHEMO-TYPE: The same botanical species can often produce completely different constituents.
- GEO-TYPE: Oils from a particular area are often of superior quality. Examples are Rose Oil Bulgarian or Sandalwood East Indian.
- COMPLETE OR WHOLE: The oil should come from a single distillation and should not be rectified.
- WILD OR ORGANIC: Where possible, AUROMA always selects the wild growing plants for distillation. When wild types are not available, AUROMA commissions farmers who do not use pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Certified Organic options are available.
- EX STILL: AUROMA distills small lots of expensive oils in-house and advises farmers on distillation methods.
- ANALYYSIS: Oils are tested by AUROMA in Australia with the most advanced state-of- the-art equipment in the world.
USES
- Just to smell: You can enjoy the aromatherapy of your favorite Essential oil or Blend without even taking it out of the bottle. Keep a bottle in your purse or your car. Simply open-up and smell. This can be particularly helpful during times of stress.
- In a Diffuser: Bring the Outdoors Indoors. Using a diffuser with an Essential Oil or Blend is an easy way to make your space smell wonderful, while using aromatherapy to revitalize and purify your indoor space. Use of Nutmeg Essential Oil is recommended for aromatherapy or vapor therapy because of the various medicinal and cosmetic properties of nutmeg oil.
- As a Massage Oil: When applying essential oils or blends on the skin, a carrier oil should always be added to the mix to protect the skin from being irritated. For best results, all massage formulas should be massaged for at least 30 minutes. Nutmeg oil when used for body massage acts as a stimulant and an invigorating agent for the mind. See “Cautions.”
- In Years Gone By: By the 12th century, Nutmeg was well known in Europe. In 1191, when Emperor Henry VI entered Rome for his coronation, the streets were fumigated with Nutmegs and other strewn aromatics.
BLENDS WITH
Clary Sage, Coriander, Bay Leaf, Geranium, Lavandin, Lime, Mandarin, Orange, Peru Balsam, Petitgrain, Rosemary and other Spice oils..
Whenever you use Essential Oils or 100% pure Essential Oil Blends on the skin, they should be diluted in a vegetable oil. However, always check for skin sensitivity before applying the finished product to the body. See “Cautions” below.
Suggested Dilution Rates follow:
- 10ml Base Product: A 1% dilution requires a total of 2 drops essential oil, or a pure blend, 2%=4 drops, 2.5%=5 drops
- 50ml Base Product: A 1% dilution requires a total of 10 drops essential oil, or a pure blend, 2%=20 drops, 2.5%=25 drops
- 100ml Base Product: A 1% dilution requires a total of 20 drops (1ml) essential oil, or a pure blend, 2%=40 drops (2ml), 2.5% 50=drops (2.5ml)
- 1Ltr Base Product: A 1% dilution requires a total of 200 drops (10ml) essential oil, or a pure blend, 2%=400 drops (20ml), 2.5%=500 drops (25.ml)
Please ensure that the total number of drops does not exceed the dilution ratio. For example: 2.5% dilution = 1 drip Geranium, 2 drops Palmarosa & 2 drops Mandarin diluted in 10ml Jojoba Oil. Total drops = 5
CAUTIONS
Nutmeg is non-toxic. It is a very mild skin irritant which does not cause skin sensitization. It has not been tested for phototoxicity. (Tisserand R, Bolacs T, Essential oil safety. Churchill Livingston, UK)
The Aromatherapy Place does not recommend ingesting essential oils unless a specific dosage instruction is given to a consumer by a qualified medical practitioner.
Do not apply directly to skin. May case skin irritation in some individuals. Always dilute with a carrier oil. A skin test is recommended prior to use on the skin.
Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a health professional prior to use. Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes.
Please check with a professional for safe essential oils to use with children or the elderly. Do not use essential oils on a child younger than two years without professional advice.
STORAGE
We recommended that Essential Oils or 100% pure and natural Blends be stored in amber or cobalt blue glass containers to maintain freshness and attain maximum shelf life. Keep away from excessive heat and light. A bathroom, bedroom or kitchen cabinet should be a good storage location.
