Nutmeg Essential Oil
Best for: Warm, spicy winter and festive diffuser blends
- Ships NZ-wide from our Kaiapoi warehouse
- Questions? Call 0800 228 767
Description
Nutmeg essential oil is steam distilled from the kernels of Myristica fragrans seeds, sourced from India. It has a light, fresh, warm, sweet-spicy aroma and acts as a cosy middle note.
Its comforting, spicy warmth is traditionally associated in aromatherapy with a grounding, cosy atmosphere, and just a drop is popular in winter and festive diffuser blends with orange and clove. A little goes a long way. Because of its natural myristicin and safrole content, use it only in small, well-diluted amounts for short periods, and avoid it during pregnancy, breastfeeding and around children.
- Warm, sweet-spicy aroma with a light, fresh lift
- Cosy middle note that adds warmth to seasonal blends
- Traditionally associated with comfort and a grounding atmosphere
- Pairs well with citrus and spice such as orange, mandarin, lime and clove
Blends well with: Bay, clary sage, coriander, geranium, lavandin, lime, mandarin, oakmoss, orange, peru balsam, petitgrain and rosemary
About this oil
Nutmeg essential oil is steam distilled from the kernels of Myristica fragrans seeds, sourced from India. It has a light, fresh, warm, sweet-spicy aroma and acts as a cosy middle note.
Its comforting, spicy warmth is traditionally associated in aromatherapy with a grounding, cosy atmosphere, and just a drop is popular in winter and festive diffuser blends with orange and clove. A little goes a long way. Because of its natural myristicin and safrole content, use it only in small, well-diluted amounts for short periods, and avoid it during pregnancy, breastfeeding and around children.
- Warm, sweet-spicy aroma with a light, fresh lift
- Cosy middle note that adds warmth to seasonal blends
- Traditionally associated with comfort and a grounding atmosphere
- Pairs well with citrus and spice such as orange, mandarin, lime and clove
Uses
- Diffuser or vaporiserAdd just 1 drop to your diffuser with 3 drops orange and 2 drops clove bud for a warm, festive room aroma. A little goes a long way.
- BathMix no more than 1 drop into a tablespoon of carrier oil or unscented bath base first, then add it to a warm bath. Never add undiluted essential oil to bath water.
- Massage and aromatherapyIf you use it in massage, aromatherapy or other skin applications, always dilute it in a carrier oil and keep it to a low level for short-term use only (around 0.5–1%, roughly 3–6 drops per 30ml). Patch test first.
Blends well with
Nutmeg Essential Oil pairs nicely with these oils. Tap one to find it in the shop.
Specifications
| Botanical name | Myristica fragrans |
|---|---|
| Plant part | Kernels (seeds) |
| Extraction | Steam distillation |
| Purity | 100% pure, natural, undiluted |
| Appearance | Colourless to pale yellow liquid |
| Aroma | Light, fresh, warm and sweet-spicy |
| Size options | 10ml, 25ml, 50ml, 100ml, 200ml |
| Origin | India |
| Shelf life | 2–3 years when stored correctly |
Safety & storage
- For external use only. Do not take internally.
- Never apply undiluted to the skin. Always dilute in a carrier oil.
- Nutmeg contains naturally occurring myristicin and safrole, and safety data sources note a suspected mutagenicity and carcinogenicity caution. Use only small, well-diluted amounts for short periods, and avoid prolonged or repeated leave-on use. Patch test the diluted blend on a small area for 24 hours before full use.
- Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. Do not use on broken or irritated skin.
- Avoid during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and do not use on or around babies and children. It is flammable and may be fatal if swallowed and enters the airways.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Storage: Store tightly capped in the original dark glass bottle, away from heat and direct sunlight.
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Shipping & returns
We aim to dispatch within 1 working day from our Kaiapoi warehouse. Delivery usually takes up to 2 working days in the South Island and 2–3 in the North Island (rural addresses 1–2 days longer). Shipping is calculated at checkout.
See our shipping policy and returns policy, or call 0800 228 767.
