NUTMEG (Myristica fragrans, M. aromatica, M. officianalis)

Steam distilled from the seeds in Indonesia, Sri Lanka.

SAFETY: Can be toxic in high or prolonged doses. Possible skin irritant in sensitive individuals. Classification: monoterpene, phenol ether

USAGE HISTORY: Used medicinally in Indian and Arabian medicine.

PROPERTIES:

• Internal-oral; topical; inhalation
• Pain relieving properties, good for arthritis, muscle aches, gout, rheumatism, sprains, strains and muscle injuries, intercostal muscle pain, eases fatigue and congestion after sports (Analgesic, antispasmodic, circulatory stimulant, antirheumatic)
• Aids bronchitis, coughs, colds, bacterial infections, fevers (Antibacterial, antiseptic, expectorant)
• Imitates estrogen within the body, eases labor pains, increases contractions, facilitates birthing process, uterine stimulant and tonic (Emmenogogue, estrogenic, prostaglandin inhibitor)
• Digestive stimulant, eases colic, indigestion, enhances appetite, treats bad breath, intestinal infections, diarrhea, constipation and parasites (Carminative, digestive, laxative, stomachic, tonic)
• Stimulates heart and increases circulation (Cardiac tonic)
• Systems: Immune, cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, reproductive, muscular-skeletal

PERFUME NOTE: Top or heart note

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Enhances and intensifies dreams
• Invigorates the mind, stimulates psychic awareness
• Treats fainting and neuralgia, migraines, nervousness, fatigue
• Opens root chakra and energy flow up and down the spine
• Balances meridians and etheric energy flow
• Chakra: Root