Nutmeg Essential Oil

Country of Origin: India


Latin Name: Myristica fragrans


Part Used: Inner Seed (kernel)


Method of Extraction: Steam Distillation

Nutmeg essential oil is obtained from the dried seeds of the nutmeg tree through steam distillation. Native to the Spice Islands of Indonesia, nutmeg is now widely cultivated in India and other tropical regions.

Nutmeg has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine and was once one of the most valuable spices traded across Europe and Asia. It was prized not only for its warm, comforting aroma but also for its stimulating and restorative properties.

The aroma of nutmeg oil is warm, spicy, slightly sweet and woody, with a comforting depth that makes it popular in both wellness and perfumery applications.

Nutmeg essential oil is known to have the following actions:

• Analgesic

• Anti-inflammatory

• Antispasmodic

• Calmative

• Anti-infectious

• Antiseptic

• Carminative (supports digestion)

• Circulatory stimulant

• Sedative

• Nervine (supports the nervous system)

• Tonic

• Mild stimulant

Nutmeg essential oil has been used to assist with:

• Digestive issues including bloating, gas & indigestion

• Fatigue and low energy

• Muscular aches, stiffness & joint discomfort, arthritis

• Poor circulation

• Nervous tension, stress & mental exhaustion

• Lack of concentration and mental clarity

• Insomnia

• menstral cramps

• Cold conditions and general sluggishness

It is also valued for its warming effect on the body, making it useful in massage blends for tired muscles and joints.

Blends well with: Black pepper, bergamo, clove, frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, jasmine, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, lime, neroli, orange, rose, rosemary, sandalwood, vanilla, ylang ylang

Blend into base oils or creams for massage, add to an oil burner or diffuser, or use in bath and foot soaks or inhalation.

⚠️ Note (worth including for customers)

Use in moderation — nutmeg oil is potent and warming, so only small amounts are required.