Nutmeg oil is a volatile essential oil. It's produced by steam distillation from fresh, dried, ground nutmeg seeds. It has a colorless to light yellow tint, with a sharp, spicy, woody, aroma and a thin consistency. It's used as flavoring for foods, in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, soaps, lotions, creams, candles, perfumes, hair dyes, toothpaste, mouthwash, as incense and more! Nutmeg has a variety of healthful benefits for the body, inside and out!
The Myristica fragrans is an evergreen tree that grows tropical fruit. Inside this fruit is an egg shaped seed, nutmeg, with a dried reddish covering called mace. This tree is harvested seven to nine years after planting. It's native to the Mollucca Islands of Indonesia but, also, grown in Malaysia, the Caribbean, (especially in Grenada), and southern India. Nutmeg is usually used in ground, powdered or grated form. Nutmeg oil is often used as its replacement.
HEALTH BENEFITS & USES
Nutmeg can relieve: constipation, bloating, stomach aches (caused by excess gas), fatigue, nausea, neuralgia, poor circulation, rheumatism, arthritis, sore muscles, inflammation, toothaches, gum problems, coughs and slow digestion.
It stimulates and invigorates the mind, allowing recovery from fainting spells. It helps to boost concentration. It has aromatherapy benefits. Blends with nutmeg oil induce a warm spice of inspiration and incense sticks have a woody fragrance. Nutmeg can be effective against anxiety or depression. Use nutmeg blends as a room freshener.
Nutmeg has antioxidants benefits! Toxins can build up, overtime, within the body from diet, stress, pollutants, medications and other external causes. Nutmeg helps clean the liver and kidney of toxins. It helps prevent and dissolve kidney stones.
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