Nutmeg Oil
LAKESSENCE Nutmeg Oil
It’s Sharp, superior spicy and rather musky in aroma.
LAKESSENCE Nutmeg oils is extracted from the finest quality of Nutmeg seeds of the evergreen tree Myristica fragrans. Nutmeg trees grow in cooler climatic zones of mid and hill country areas of Sri Lanka. Nutmeg seeds contain 8.0 %- 12.0 % of pure essential oils.
The main chemical components of nutmeg oil are a-pinene, camphene, b-pinene, sabinene, myrcene, a-phellandrene, a-terpinene, limonene, 1,8-cineole, y-terpinene, linalool, terpinen-4-ol, safrole, methyl eugenol and myristicin.
LAKESSENCE Nutmeg Oil Features
- Extracted from 100% of Ceylon varieties
- 100 % Pure and Natural. Not blended with any other oils
- Ultra-low Coumarin Levels
- High Concentration Formula
- Aroma therapy quality
- Zero additives; No artificial or natural flavors.
Description
Family Name: Myristicaceae
Botanical Name: Myristica fragrans
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Plant Part Used: Seed
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow
Odour: sharp, spicy and rather musky
Specific Gravity: 0.8850-0.9150
Refractive Index: 1.4750 – 1.4880
Optical Rotation: +8°~+25°
Products and Uses
Nutmeg and mace are the main two products. Oils are extracted from both nutmeg and mace. Powdered nutmeg and mace is used in curry powders.
Nutmeg oil was also used in Ayurvedic practices, mainly for treating fever, respiratory problems, headaches, and digestive discomfort.
Uses of Nutmeg Oil
- Cure for bad breath – Avoid breathing difficulties while eliminating toxins in guts that may contribute to foul-smelling breath.
- Massage oil – Relieve muscle pain, swelling, inflammation, and even promote circulation.
- Sleeping aid – Sedative and calming effect of Nutmeg oil relieve stress and helps to good sleep.
- Stimulant – Nutmeg oil’s stimulant power help to good function of heart, circulation, digestive system and fighting wind, nausea, chronic vomiting and diarrhea.
- Detoxification agent – Remove toxins from liver and kidneys, dissolve kidney stones and uric acid.
- Flavoring agent – Is a natural flavoring agent, replace ground nutmeg, flavor curries and other food products, confectionaries and bakery products. It is also used in preparation of beverages and drinks.
- Personal care and Cosmetics – Nutmeg oil is added to soap, candles, dental products, and personal care products.