COMMON NAME: Nutmeg

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Myristica fragrans, M. aromata, M. officinalis

FAMILY NAME: Myristicaceae

INDIGENOUS COUNTRY: Molucca Islands

COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION: Spain, Sri Lanka, Java, West Indies

HISTORY INFORMATION: Mace, the outer shell of the nutmeg, actually has a longer history of use than nutmeg. Portugal controlled the spice until 1605 when the Dutch took over the spice route for the Molucca Islands, and it wasn't until 1768 that Nutmeg became available to others. It was called Nux Moschata. It was used to flavor foods, liqueurs, dental products, perfumes and hair lotions.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Nutmeg is allowed to dry, and worms eat away all the starch and fat content in the nut. What is left is distilled. Mace is also produced from the husk by steam distillation or solvent extraction. Nutmeg is sometimes called the Buddha oil.

DESCRIPTION OF PLANT: A evergreen tree growing to 60 feet with grayish-brown bark with dense foliage and small dull yellow flowers producing yellow fruits.

PARTS PROCESSED: Nutmeg seed.

PROCESSING METHODS: Steam or water distilled.

COLOR RANGE: Clear to yellow.

CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS: Class: Monoterpene. Up to 88% terpenes, camphene, pinene, dipentene, sabinene.

PHYSICAL ACTIONS AND USES: Analgesic, antibacterial,, antioxidant, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aperitive, aphrodisiac, astringent, calmative, cardiac, carminative, digestive, emmenagogue, estrogenic, expectorant, invigorating, laxative, reviving, sedative, stimulant, stomachic, tonic, uplifting and warming. It is used for arthritis, gout, muscular aches and pains, poor circulation, flatulence, indigestion, nausea, sluggish digestion, bacterial infection, frigidity, impotence, neuralgia, and nervous fatigue.

MENTAL USES: My heart and mind work together as one. I am centered within my own being.

EMOTIONAL USES: Nervous, agitated, stressed, tense, confused TO calm, centered, balanced, serene, insightful

SPIRITUAL USES: Can indicate that you have worked very hard at your emotional and mental well-being, and you are ready to go beyond just being loving. It is time for you to be wise. It is said that Christ presents the love principle and Buddha presents the wisdom principle. It is time for you to become both loving and wise. Relax and just let it happen. Nutmeg is a higher heart oil. It is particularly good for the mental body. It assists the heart and mind in working effectively together.

APPLICATIONS: Aroma lamp, bath, diffusor, inhaler, light bulb ring, liquid candle, lotion, massage, mist spray.

WARNINGS\CONTRAINDICATIONS: Nontoxic, excessive use can cause hallucinations, delirium, convulsions, numbness, extensive use can result in death, avoid in pregnancy.