The oil has a pleasant smell and taste of nutmeg. It consists of alcohols, terpenes and phenols, because of which it is a potent biologically active agent.
Widely known aseptic astringent properties of nutmeg oil, so it is used in the treatment of intestinal infections, chronic diarrhea and vomiting exhausting. Oil improves digestion, helps to absorb fat starchy foods, eliminates bad breath.
It is believed that the oil helps with neuralgia, arthritis and muscle pain, stimulates the heart, reduces swelling. It cleans the bronchi and stimulates their work, internal and stops nosebleeds.
Nutmeg oil on the Effects on the female body is similar to the hormone estrogen - normalizes the menstrual cycle, alleviates menopausal manifestations. It is believed that it helps with labor by stimulating contractions of the uterus. In addition, this oil - Recognition aphrodisiac. His take with sexual dysfunction and impotence.
The composition of nutmeg oil containing substances myristicin and safrole, which in overdose may cause narcotic intoxication, hallucinations and dizziness, so use oil should be very careful: inside, adding 1 drop in a glass of herbal medicinal tea; externally - 4-5 drops in grinding and ointments.
In cosmetology, nutmeg oil, because of its strong effects on the skin, used in the composition with other essential oils and herbal medicines: tea and sandalwood, geranium, patchouli, mandarin, clove rosemary. Such a composition has a beneficial effect on the skin, rejuvenates, heals wounds, stimulates circulation, smooths fine lines. If you rub it into your scalp, it helps to get rid of seborrhea and brittle hair.
Very useful aromatic baths: 5 drops of clary oil add to a glass of milk and pour this compound in warm water. The oil can be added to aromakurilnitsy and aromamedalony: his scent relieves stress, depression and fears, gives strength and courage.
The smell of nutmeg oil stimulates the appetite and improves digestion, so it is very popular in cooking. It is added to sauces for meat dishes and salad dressings - 1-2 drops in cakes and sweet pies - 1 drop per kilogram of finished product, flavored wine.
In the oil of nutmeg have contraindications: it can not be taken by pregnant women and children.