November 21, 2011

Nutmeg Essential Oil – Aromatherapy

Ask anyone what is the Christmas scent is for them; chances are they will answer you its Christmas eggnog. Children and adults alike are attracted to its sweet-smelling scent that reminds them that Christmas is around the corner. This scent is brought about by one of the world’s favourite spices, the nutmeg. Its botanical name is Myristica fragrans and is grown primarily in Grenada, Indonesia and the West Indies. Its tree is quite tall and can grow up to 70 feet in height. The seeds of this tree are the ones used to extract the essential oil. Manufacturers of nutmeg essential oil import the seeds from these countries.

Almost no serious and modern kitchen is without a nutmeg as one of its prized spices. Even in the old times, this spice was considered the queen of spices because of its many uses in cooking. When it comes to aromatherapy, this essential oil is considered as a sort of brain tonic. Tonics are the ones that keep the balance or homeostasis in the body. With the brain, nutmeg oil helps the stimulation of the brain. As it stimulates the brain, stress and exhaustion are eliminated. Considered as the body’s most powerful organ, the brain is helped by this essential oil to function well

It is also said that nutmeg essential oil can help a person have better and more qualitative dreams. It is the subconscious part of the brain that people experience dreams. These dreams are believed to be colourful and intense. In doing so, it helps a person get rid of both stress and anxiety. Its stimulation of the brain helps in the concentration and memory enhancement of the person. Students and professionals alike can benefit greatly from this oil.

In aromatherapy, nutmeg essential oil is ideal for massage also. The Chinese have been known to use this oil to treat almost all types of body pain. It is a good analgesic that relives the muscles and joints of pain. As such it can be used to treat lumbago, rheumatism and arthritis. It has also sedative properties that totally relax the whole body. It is also sometimes called as the “winter oil” because it can give warmth to the body when it is cold.

Its uses both in the culinary and aromatherapy are without a doubt legendary. If a kitchen should not be without it, then nutmeg essential oil should be included also without fail in your collection of aromatherapy essential oils.

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