Background: The nutmeg tree belongs to the Myristicaceae family, and the oil is produced by distilling the seeds. It is native to Asia and countries in tropical climates in the Far East.

Properties: Stimulating, warming, carminative, analgesic, hallucinogenic.

Precautions: DO NOT USE DURING PREGNANCY. NEUROTOXIC IF USED IN LARGE AMOUNTS - CAN CAUSE MENTAL DISTURBANCES. MAY IRRITATE SKIN. THIS OIL IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE UNLESS UNDER GUIDANCE FROM A QUALIFIED AROMATHERAPIST.

Physical Uses: Toothache, stomach upsets, aches and pains, rheumatism.

Emotional Uses: Sedative (in low doses)