Nutmeg oil

Nutmeg oil

The essential oil is obtained by the steam distillation of ground nutmeg and is used heavily in the perfumery and pharmaceutical industries. The oil is colorless or light yellow and smells and tastes of nutmeg. It contains numerous components of interest to the oleo chemical industry, and is used as a natural food flavouring in baked goods, syrups, beverages, sweets etc. It replaces ground nutmeg as it leaves no particles in the food. The essential oil is also used in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries for instance in tooth paste and as a major ingredient in some cough syrups.

Properties

CAS NO  : 8008-45-5

FEMA No: 2793

Botanical Name: Myristica fragrans

Common Name: Nutmeg oil

Parts Used: dried seeds

Appearance : Colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

Aromatic Scent : Nutmeg Essential Oil has a rich, spicy, sweet, woody scent. It is similar to the cooking spice, but richer and more fragrant. 

Solubility : Insoluble in water; 1 volume soluble in 3 volumes 90% alcohol
Storage : Well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers.

Application

Nutmeg essential oil helps in removing problems which results in arthritis, constipation, fatigue, muscle aches, nausea, neralgia, poor circulation, rheumatism and slow digestion. It is rejuvenating, uplifting and energizing.

Nutmeg oil is a component in men's fragrances and spicy perfumes.

Nutmeg oil in little quantity be used for skin care in general, any cream containing it can help with relieving muscular pains and aches, it has a good toning action on hair.