Nutmeg oil

Functions
Antioxidant
Antiseptic
Analgetic
Fragrance
Skin conditioning
CAS Number(s)
8007-12-3
8008-45-5
FDA UNII
Z1CLM48948

Nutmeg oil comes from the fruit of an evergreen tree, Myristica Fragrans, that grows up to 65ft (20m) high with a grayish-brown smooth bark, dense foliage, and small dull-yellow flowers. The fruit is gathered by means of a barb attached to a long stick. The mace is separated from the nut and both are dried separately.

The nutmeg or kernel of the fruit and the arillus or mace is the official parts. This essential oil has properties: analgesic, anti-emetic, antioxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, carminative, digestive, emmenagogue, larvicidal, stimulant, and tonic.

Historically, nutmeg oil has been used for flatulent dyspepsia, nausea, diarrhea, dysentery, and rheumatism. Myristica Fragrans kernel oil is used topically as a gentle stimulant, and it was o­nce an ingredient of the Emplastrum pics.

Both nutmeg and mace are used for flatulence, to correct the nausea arising from other drugs, and to alleviate nausea and vomiting. Nutmeg and mace oil are used in soaps, lotions, detergents, cosmetics, and perfumes. Mace oleoresin is used in colognes and perfumes, especially men’s fragrances.

Nutmeg oil blends well with oak moss, lavender, bay leaf, Peru balsam, orange, geranium, clary sage, rosemary, lime, petitgrain, mandarin, coriander, and other spice oils. Myristica Fragran's kernel oil is generally safe - non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing. Regardless, used in enormous amounts, it exhibits signs of toxicity such as nausea, stupor, and tachycardia, thought to be due to the myristicin content.

Active ingredients (or INCI)

Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil
Synonyms
Myristica Fragrans (Nutmeg) Kernel Oil
Nutmeg Oil

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