Solubility & Blending Suggestions

  • Dilute before use and add drop by drop to your blends until the desired effect is achieved.
  • Soluble in both fixed (carrier) oils and 190 proof alcohol; not soluble in water.
  • In perfumery, use nutmeg "to add warmth and intrigue; many of the spices … bring their best when below the threshold of conscious detection."*

    • *Lawless, Alec. Artisan Perfumery or Being Led by the Nose, 2009, p. 80.

    Suggested Resources

    • L’Aromatherapie Exactement, Pierre Franchomme and Dr. Daniel Pénoël, 1990, p. 376.
    • Essential Oils - A Handbook for Aromatherapy Practice, by Jennifer Peace Rhind, 2012, pp. 185-6.
    • Aromatherapeutic Blending - Essential Oils in Synergy, by Jennifer Peace Rhind, 2016, pp. 90, 102,114, 234-5.
    • The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 3rd ed., Salvatore Battaglia, 2018, pp. 437- 443.
    • The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, by Julia Lawless, 2013, pp. 147-8.

    Nutmeg EO

    Myristica fragrans Houtt.

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    Botanical NameMyristica fragrans Houtt.
    Suggested UseAromatherapy,Perfumery, Candle Crafting
    INCI NameMyristica Fragrans (Nutmeg) Fruit Oil
    CAS Number8008-45-5
    OriginIndia
    Extraction MethodSteam Distilled
    CultivationConventional
    Plant Partkernels.
    Notetop, middle.
    Aroma Familyspicy.
    Aroma ProfileLight, very fresh, warm, spicy-sweet body note that is rich and highly aromatic with a terpene-like top note; has a warm, woody drydown.
    AppearanceColorless, transparent, mobile liquid.
    Shipping Restriction3 – Flammable

    Safety Considerations

    • If you have a medical condition or are taking medication, please consult with a physician before use. Avoid in pregnancy.
    • Potentially carcinogenic due to the presence of safrole and methyl eugenol.* Dilute before using.
    • A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.
    • Store in a cool, dark place away from heat and light.
    • *Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed., 2014, pp. 367-8.

    Nutmeg EO

    Myristica fragrans Houtt.

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    Our Nutmeg essential oil’s lively, highly aromatic aroma is light, fresh, warm, spicy-sweet, with a warm, woody drydown. Nutmeg oil is used in the perfume industry in “spicy” perfumes, men’s fragrances, after-shaves and lotions[3], and is an interesting and warm top note in floral blends.

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    Selected size SKU:670-3 - Nutmeg Sample (1 ml)

    Sample 3 grams (0.10 oz)
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    Product Overview

    Our Nutmeg essential oil’s lively, highly aromatic aroma is light, fresh, warm, spicy-sweet, with a warm, woody drydown. Nutmeg oil is used in the perfume industry in “spicy” perfumes, men’s fragrances, after-shaves and lotions[3], and is an interesting and warm top note in floral blends.

    Nutmeg is suitable for massage blends, joint rubs, in relaxing baths, and skincare preparations. In a diffuser, the aroma of Nutmeg encourages an ambiance of peace and comfort. It has been highly esteemed since the ancient civilizations of India and Egypt.[1] Myristica fragrans essential oil is distilled from the dried kernels of the fruit of this evergreen tree that originated in the Moluccas (historically known as the Spice Islands) of Indonesia. The trees are now found in various parts of Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Sri Lanka, and the Caribbean (especially Grenada).[2],[3]

    1 Sellar, Wanda. The Directory of Essential Oils, 1992, p. 114.

    2 Ibid.

    3 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, pp. 443-4.

    Product Overview

    Our Nutmeg essential oil’s lively, highly aromatic aroma is light, fresh, warm, spicy-sweet, with a warm, woody drydown. Nutmeg oil is used in the perfume industry in “spicy” perfumes, men’s fragrances, after-shaves and lotions[3], and is an interesting and warm top note in floral blends.

    Nutmeg is suitable for massage blends, joint rubs, in relaxing baths, and skincare preparations. In a diffuser, the aroma of Nutmeg encourages an ambiance of peace and comfort. It has been highly esteemed since the ancient civilizations of India and Egypt.[1] Myristica fragrans essential oil is distilled from the dried kernels of the fruit of this evergreen tree that originated in the Moluccas (historically known as the Spice Islands) of Indonesia. The trees are now found in various parts of Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Sri Lanka, and the Caribbean (especially Grenada).[2],[3]

    1 Sellar, Wanda. The Directory of Essential Oils, 1992, p. 114.

    2 Ibid.

    3 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, pp. 443-4.

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