Nutmeg is well known as an herb (a plant or plant part valued for medicinal or savory qualities), used in cooking, particularly baking. It is one of those scents that say fall and winter to some people because it is often added to sweet potato pies, spice cookies, eggnog, hot apple cider, and other cool-weather treats.
But therapeutic-grade essential oil of nutmeg is another good way to keep nutmeg in your home space. This oil has a rich, sweet, warm and spicy fragrant that is similar to that of the spice (something that adds interest and relish), but most people find it even richer and more fragrant.
Self healing remedies and general uses:
- Nutmeg therapeutic-grade essential oil has potent anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant, antiseptic, anti-parasitic, and analgesic properties and is supportive of the liver, nervous, and endocrine system. It may be helpful for easing nervousness and is thought to increase vivid dreaming, though it also can be quite stimulating and is thought to be an aphrodisiac. It's no wonder that nutmeg therapeutic-grade essential oil is comforting and soothing and can help boost your energy, given its culinary use as a rather festive spice.
- As a dietary supplement it is thought to support normal circulation.
- Therapeutic-grade essential oil of nutmeg may help with digestive disorders as well.
- Nutmeg oil has been used in self healing remedies for muscle aches, fatigue and the pain associated with arthritis and rheumatism.
- Therapeutic-grade essential nutmeg oil is also popular in hair tonics and shampoos. It is thought to be anti-parasitic.
- While therapeutic-grade essential nutmeg oil is generally used by inhaling, diffusing, and as a dietary supplement. It should always be diluted, one drop to four ounces of rice, soy, or almond milk, before being used as a dietary supplement.
- Nutmeg therapeutic-grade essential oil should be diluted, 1-2 drops in a carrier oil such as olive oil before being used directly on the skin.
- For a food flavoring, all you will need is a toothpick dipping worth. Taste, then adjust accordingly and enjoy “in joy.”
Please Note: Nutmeg oil should not be used on infants or small children. If you are pregnant or under a doctor's care, check with your doctor before using this oil. It shouldn't be used near sparks or open flames. As with all therapeutic-grade essential oils, make sure you wash and rinse your hands thoroughly before and after working with the oil and be careful not to get it in your eyes. Keep all therapeutic - grade essential oils out of the reach of children.
Success To Your Wellness Plans,
Emma Sanford, RN
Founder & Wellness Consultant
Good Health - Good Scents
www.goodhealth-goodscents.com
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