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Botonical Name | : | Myristica fragrans | |
CAS # | : | 8008-45-5 | |
Country of Origin | : | India | |
Color & Odor | : | Colorless to pale yellow free flowing liquid with a Medium spicy, woody, slightly piney. | |
Solubility | : | Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils | |
F.E.M.A. # | : | 2793 | |
Specific Gravity | : | 0.8750 – 0.8970 @ 20°C | |
Optical Rotation | : | +10° to +41° | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.4700 – 1.4800 @ 20°C | |
Flash Point | : | >100°C | |
Major Constituents | : | Sabinene, Myristicin, Alpha-Pinene, Beta-Pinene | |
Plant Part Used | : | Nuts | |
Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
Commonly known as Nux moschata tree, M. oromata and Myristica officinalis, Myristica fragrans tree is the source of Nutmeg Oil. This tree belongs to Myristicaceae species of plant. Obtained by using steam distillation technique, this oil can be mixed with other volatile oils. Its anti inflammatory properties are effective in treating rheumatism and muscular pain. CONSTITUENTS:
a-pinene, b-pinene, Sabinene, Myristicin, D-Limonene, 1,8-Cineole, Elemicin AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
Middle note fragrance of this essential oil has soothing smell that reminds about wood and spice based essential oils with a touch of musky scent. BLENDS WITH:
Nutmeg oil can be mixed with the oils of clary sage, orange, cypress, black pepper, rosemary and geranium. COMMON NAMES:
This essential oil is commonly also referred as Jatiphala oil. USES:
Stimulating properties of Nutmeg Oil promotes blood circulation and improved cardiovascular function, keeps mind active and enhances oxygen supply level in brain. This oil is useful for enhancing digestive function, in healing nausea, chronic vomiting, diarrhea and wind. As an effective appetizing factor, Nutmeg oil deals with gallstone and constipation. It is used to formulate tonic used for reproduction purpose. 
