The fruit of the Myristica fragrans tree produces two different essential oils. The red outer shell, when dried, becomes mace. The inner nut is nutmeg. Our nutmeg essential oil is steam-distilled from nuts grown in Indonesia.
| Botanical Name: | Myristica fragrans |
| Country of Origin: | Indonesia |
| Extraction Method: | Steam distillation |
| Plant Part: | Seed |
| Aromatic Scent: | rich, spicy, sweet, woody scent. It is like the cooking spice, but richer and more fragrant |
| Blends Well With: | Lavender, Clary Sage, Geranium, Orange, Black Pepper |
Common Uses
Nutmeg is a potent warming oil, and in very small quantities can help to revitalize and warm through application or massage. Aromatically, nutmeg brings warmth and a deep scent of spice. Diffuse, mix into blends or apply in 2-5% dilution.
