Nutmeg oil, 15ml

Description

It can be used to relieve pain, stop vomiting, counter premature aging, treat rheumatism and arthritis, and to protect wounds from developing sepsis. It also reduces spasms, kills parasites and worms, enhances libido, improves heart health, clears bowels, and stops prostrate enlargement.

How To Use Nutmeg Oil

Now that you have your nutmeg oil, you’re going to want to know how to use it for different ailments. I’ve put together a list of the most common issues you can use this oil for here:

To Treat Digestive Issues

• Add 5-6 drops of oil to a warm bath and soak for at least 30 minutes, or mix 4 drops of nutmeg oil with a carrier oil, and massage onto abdominal area to help alleviate appetite loss, diarrhea, nausea, constipation, gas, bloating, and gallstones.

To Relieve Muscle and Joint Pain

• Add 3-4 drops of nutmeg oil to a few drops of carrier oil, and massage on the affected area for pain relief.

To Improve Memory and Concentration

• Add 2-3 drops of nutmeg oil to a soft cloth, or handkerchief, and gently inhale.

To Reduce Stress and Anxiety

• Add 2-3 drops of nutmeg oil into an aromatherapy oil diffuser.

To Treat Bad Breath

• Add 2-3 drops of oil to a 1/4 cup of lukewarm water and use as a gargle, or add it to your homemade mouthwash.

To Reduce Gum Pain and Swelling

• Apply a drop or two of nutmeg oil to a clean cotton swab and apply it to the affected gums. Alternatively, you can add a few drops of nutmeg oil to your oil pulling routineto help relieve pain.

To Treat Insomnia

• Add 2-3 drops of oil to a cloth and inhale slowly before bedtime, or leave the cloth next to your pillow while you sleep. You can also add the oil to a diffuser next to your bed.

To Relieve Respiratory Ailments

• Use a few drops of oil in steam inhalation therapy, to help relieve respiratory issues.

Words of Caution

Nutmeg oil, as with most essential oils, is highly concentrated and should never be used without a carrier oil, as you can have an allergic reaction or gain a sensitivity to the oil. Always test on your arm first, before applying anywhere else, to see how your body reacts.

Nutmeg has a natural myristicin content, which has some hallucinogenic properties when used in excess. While this chemical compound is only dangerous when in an isolated form, and nutmeg oil usually has around 3-4% concentration of myristicin, always use the oil in moderation to avoid any potential side effects.

Another thing to be cautious about is the stimulant properties of nutmeg. As such, it’s not recommended for use on anyone with epilepsy, pregnant women, or children under six years of age.

I recommend starting slow with nutmeg oil, and only using occasionally when needed. It’s best if mixed with other oils, especially carrier oils to help dilute it and make it safer. While it’s unlikely to harm you if you practice safe usage of the oil, an overdose of oil could lead to hallucinations, visual impairment, vomiting, delirium, and prolonged sleep.

If you’re still unsure on whether nutmeg oil is right for you, check with a naturopathic doctor, or professional aromatherapist, for information on how to properly use any essential oil for health.