Status: Organic Latin: Myristica fragrans Country: Indonesia Extraction: Steam distilled Part distilled: Seeds Odor: Spicy and warm Aromatherapy Uses: analgesic, anti emetic, antioxidant, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiparasitic, aphrodisiaac, cardiac, larvicidal, laxative, prostaglandin inhibitor, stimulant(energetic), tonic Skin: hair tonic, avoid use on sensitive skin Respiratory: colds, coughs, aids intercostal muscle pain, bronchitis Muscular/skeletal: arthritis, muscular aches and pains,gout, rheumatism, eases sprains and strains, fatigue and congestion after sports Digestive: carminative, digestive stimulant,encourages the appetite, decreases bad breath, aids intestinal infections, parasites, diarrhea(?) Cardiovascular/Lymphatic: poor circulation, stimulates heart Immune: bacterial infections, fevers Genito-Urinary/ Reproductive: frigidity, impotence, imitates estrogen(?), eases labor pains, increases contractions and facilitates birthing; uterine tonic Nervous Brain/ Mind: fainting, neuralgia, nervous fatigue, strong psycho stimulant Emotional/Energetic:Nostradamus used nutmeg in his recipe to enter deep trances for his prophetic visions.It invigorates and activates the mindand can produce intense dreams and in color. Blends well with: black pepper, clary sage, eucalyptus, geranium, ginger, petitgrain, rosemary, ylang ylang, and most spice oils Satety Data: Non-toxic and non irritating in low doses SOURCES: Sheppard-Hanger Sylla, THE AROMATHERAPY PRACTITIONER REFERENCE MANUAL, Tampa, 1998 Mojay, Gabriel, Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, London, 1996 Battaglia, Salvatore, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, Brisbane, 1997 |
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