Nutmeg and nutmeg oil have a variety of health benefits for the body, inside and out! The Myristica fragrans is an evergreen tree that grows tropical fruit. Inside this fruit is an egg shaped seed, nutmeg, with dried reddish covering called mace. Nutmeg is usually used in ground, powdered or grated form. Nutmeg oil is often used as its replacement.

Nutmeg oil is a volatile essential oil with a colorless to light yellow tint and thin consistency. It's sharp, spicy, woody aroma is invigorating. It's found in a variety of commercial and homemade products: soaps, lotions, creams, candles, cosmetics, hair dyes, toothpaste, mouthwash and many more.

Uses of Nutmeg Oil:

• This oil is used as an antioxidant.
• It is used to prevent kidney stones.
• It is used to boost the appetite. It can be used to add it to the cooking oil or just use nutmeg as a spice.
• It is used to make toothpastes and mouthwashes as it helps in getting rid of the bad breath.
• It is used in potatoes, soups, sauces, eggnog, apple cider, syrups, in baled goods and as an addition to vegetables.
• It is used in cosmetics, hair dyes and lotions.
• It is also used in candles as it has a very soothing and relaxing aroma.
• It is used to treat insomnia because of it soothing and relaxing aroma.
• This oil is also used as an analgesic. Hence, it is also used to treat various kinds of body pains.
• It is used to get rid of blackheads, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, fade acne scars, reduce swelling and inflammation, and further ease muscle pains and joint pains.
• This essential oil is used for making homemade soap. It doesn't take much, only a drop or two in your homemade soap.

Benefits of Nutmeg Oil:

• Nutmeg is an excellent antioxidant. Hence, it will help you in getting rid of all the toxins from your body.
• It has antiseptic properties which help in avoiding various medical conditions such as kidney stones.
• It has a gentle aroma and is used to treat various conditions such as insomnia.
• It has antiseptic, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
• This essential oil blends well with other essential oils including: lavender, rosemary, orange, black pepper, clary sage, eucalyptus, geranium, ginger, ylang ylang or other spice oils. Hence, making it one of the best oils used in aromatherapy.