Description
- Botanical Name: Myristica Fagrans
- Type: Conventional
- Origin: Indonesia
- Extraction Method: Steam distillation
Nutmeg Essential Oil has a spicy-sweet distinct and robust aroma with woody undertones. A little can go a long way as a culinary spice and for aromatherapy purposes. Nutmeg essential oil is derived from the seeds of the Nutmeg plant through steam distillation. Nutmeg, scientifically called Myristica fragrans, is a tropical evergreen tree native to the South Pacific, more specifically Indonesia. It grows up to 15 meters, producing dull yellow flowers and dark green leaves. In cooking, nutmeg is versatile and can be used in variety of food preparations and meat preparations in Europe, garam masala in India, and as a curry ingredient both in India and Japan. Nutmeg is also used in making of incense sticks, soaps and cosmetics. Nutmeg oil is a pale-yellow liquid with a thin consistency. Its chemical constituents include Myristicin, Macelignan, and Eugenol (4-allyl-2-methoxyphenyl), making it ideal for various medicinal and aromatherapeutic remedies. Nutmeg essential oil blends perfectly well with Geranium, Lavender, Rosemary, and other spicy oils.