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Nutmeg Essential Oil: 4 Benefits and 4 Recipes

A spice rich with uses and history, nutmeg has traveled global trading routes for centuries. Native to Indonesia, this seed was claimed by ancient Arabian traders and imported from Asia all the way to Europe, and they went to great lengths to make sure their source would remain secret. And although they might be centuries old, the benefits of Nutmeg Essential Oil are not yet antiquated, and we can still employ its therapeutic uses, even today.

Throughout Arabia and the Middle East, nutmeg was used in medicinal applications from oral and intestinal health and beyond— even in hashish. These traders would bring nutmeg from Indonesia, through the Indian Ocean to Asia, where it was popularly used as a spice in Indian cuisine. Further to the north, the Chinese incorporated it in their revolutionary, historic health practices.

Nutmeg traveled as far west as Constantinople, where Romans burned and crushed the seed as incense. And it even inspired war among the Dutch in the late 1600s, who wished to secure a monopoly on the trade from the East Indies to budding colonial America.

Knowing this history may help you see the nutmeg in your spice cabinet or essential oil collection in an entirely new way! Keep reading to learn more about how Nutmeg Essential Oil can support you!

One of the top-cited uses of nutmeg from the ancient to the modern eras is for oral health. Studies show that as an anti-bacterial, Nutmeg Essential Oil protects against specific strains of bacteria that may cause gum disease, cavities, and strep.

Another bid on the top spot of the list of nutmeg’s benefits is intestinal health. Nutmeg Essential Oil is a popular remedy for issues like constipation, gas, bloating, irritable bowels, stomach ulcers, and parasites. If your tummy is upset in any way, Nutmeg Essential Oil might be just what you need.

Nutmeg is cited as an effective remedy for hormonal imbalance in women. From regulating symptoms of menstruation to menopause— cramps, fatigue, weight gain, mood swings, sex drive— Nutmeg Essential Oil has been found to be especially beneficial for feminine health.

As far back as the 17th century, Nutmeg has been used as a folk medicine to treat depression. Interestingly enough, Nutmeg Essential Oil is both a sedative and a stimulant, so this special spice can both soothe worry while perking up focus and the more positive aspects of our neurological function.

Get your DIY on with these simple recipes that incorporate Nutmeg Essential Oil!

Cinnamon and Nutmeg Toothpaste

Begin by melting the coconut oil. Remove from heat, pour into a mason jar, and blend with remaining ingredients. Add water to thin the mixture as desired.

Daily Digestive Dose

Simply fill a spoon half-and-half with coconut oil and honey, add a drop of nutmeg and enjoy daily as needed for healthy digestion.

Hormone Balance Blend

Blend oils and place them in a diffuser to passively benefit from their hormone balancing properties. Combine with a carrier oil and rub on the lower abdomen, or soles of the feet to actively release benefits through the skin and into the bloodstream.

Relax and Destress Diffusion

Use in a diffuser or as a personal perfume when you need a mental uplift. Feel free to mix and match oils as you desire.

And these are just a few of the many benefits of Nutmeg! Are you feeling called to add Nutmeg Essential Oil to your aromatherapy collection? Find this high-frequency plant medicine right on our website.

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