The Story How to Use Experience Nutmeg: Myristica fragrans (Houtt.) Why nutmeg? Nutmeg aromatherapy essential oil is a flavoring favorite in the kitchen. Think seasonal cookies, grandma's rice pudding, or your favorite crème brûlée (it's even delicious on wilted greens). The essential oil has a similarly warm, spicy aroma, which makes it a favorite in seasonal blends, spicy perfumes, and men's products. Delicious! Quality Assured: Our organic nutmeg essential oil is responsibly sourced from India. The essential oil is steam distilled from dried kernels of the ripe seeds. Every batch of oil is Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth and produced without the use of genetic engineering, artificial fertilizers, or pesticides. Additionally, our expert aromatherapists here at the Apothecary Shoppe personally assess all of our oils—using touch, taste, smell, and lab analyses—to ensure that your essential oil is suitable for use and entirely free of adulterants. Independent third-party lab reports including GC/MS and pesticide testing results are available upon request. Please send a request to [email protected] and include the essential oil Latin name and lot number; results include a comparative analysis with ISO and the Pharmacopeia when available. Curious about bottle sizes? Click here. Benefits: In addition to smelling great, nutmeg essential oil can help restore a healthy and radiant glow for the skin. It is commonly used in DIY soap and candle making, and can also be added to lotions, cosmetics, and detergents. Regulatory Status: Nutmeg essential oil is listed on the FDA Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) list. Oils That Blend Well With: Nutmeg essential oil is a middle note and blends well with: bay Laurus nobilis black pepper Piper nigrum clary sage Salvia sclarea geranium Pelargonium graveolens lavandin Lavandula x intermedia lavender Lavandula angustifolia lime Citrus aurantiifolia oakmoss Evernia prunastri Peru balsam Myroxylon pereirae mandarin Citrus reticulata neroli Citrus aurantium var. amara sweet orange Citrus sinensis tangerine Citrus reticulata Formula: TRAVEL BLEND Cardamom Elettaria cardamomum oil: 2 drops Chamomile Roman Chamaemelum nobile oil: 3 drops Ginger Zingiber officinale oil: 3 drops Nutmeg Myristica fragrans oil: 4 drops Tangerine Citrus reticulata oil: 6 drops Blend all oils in a 5 milliliter bottle. Shake well and use on pulse points. Inhale frequently.
