Traditional Uses:
analgesic, anti emetic, antioxidant, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiparasitic, aphrodisiaac, cardiac, larvicidal, laxative, prostaglandin inhibitor, stimulant(energetic), tonic
Skin: hair tonic, avoid use on sensitive skin
Respiratory: colds, coughs, aids intercostal muscle pain, bronchitis
Muscular/skeletal: arthritis, muscular aches and pains,gout, rheumatism, eases sprains and strains, fatigue and congestion after sports
Digestive: carminative, digestive stimulant,encourages the appetite, decreases bad breath, aids intestinal infections, parasites, diarrhea(?)
Cardiovascular/Lymphatic: poor circulation, stimulates heart
Immune: bacterial infections, fevers
Genito-Urinary/ Reproductive: frigidity, impotence, imitates estrogen(?), eases labor pains, increases contractions and facilitates birthing; uterine tonic
Nervous Brain/ Mind: fainting, neuralgia, nervous fatigue, strong psycho stimulant
Emotional/Energetic:Nostradamus used nutmeg in his recipe to enter deep trances for his prophetic visions.It invigorates and activates the mindand can produce intense dreams and in color.
Blends well with: black pepper, clary sage, eucalyptus, geranium, ginger, petitgrain, rosemary, ylang ylang, and most spice oils
Satety Data: Non-toxic and non irritating in low doses
SOURCES:
Sheppard-Hanger Sylla, THE AROMATHERAPY PRACTITIONER REFERENCE MANUAL, Tampa, 1998
Mojay, Gabriel, Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, London, 1996
Battaglia, Salvatore, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, Brisbane, 1997 |