Botanical Source: dry seed kernel of Myristica fragrans  

Common names: Nutmeg, magic, muscdier, muskatbaum, myristica, noz moscada, nuez moscada, and nux moschata.  

Latin Name: Myristica fragrans Houtt  

Nutmeg belongs to evergreen tree of Myristicaceae family. Naturally, nutmeg is limited to the Banda Islands, a tiny archipelago in Eastern Indonesia (Moluccas). Main producing countries today are Indonesia (East Indian Nutmeg) and Grenada (West Indian Nutmeg); cultivated in Sumatra, French Guiana.  

Ingredients: Nutmeg contains about 5%-10% of essential oil, which is mostly composed of terpene hydrocarbons (pinenes, camphene, p-cymene, sabinene, phellandrene, terpinene, limonene, myrcene, together up to 60-90%), terpene derivatives (linalool, geraniol, terpineol, together 5-15%), phenylpropanes (myristicine, elemicine, safrol, together 2-20%) and volatile oil. Myristicin (methoxy-safrole, typically 4%) is responsible for hallucinogenic effect of nutmeg.   

Properties: Pungent in flavor, warm in nature, it is related to the spleen, stomach and large intestine channels; relaxant, sedative, digestive, aphrodisiac, narcotic and hallucinogen in excessive quantities, odorant, antioxidant, diuretic, carminative, spasmolytic, rejuvenating.   

Fields of application: Nutmeg CO2 extract is successfully used in medical preparations, natural remedies, food and liquor industry, cosmeceutics, massage oils and skin care products. Applicable at indigestion, chronic nervous disorders, kidney disorders, prevention of nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, inflammation, impotence, liver diseases, rheumatic pain, toothaches, bad breath, anxiety, depression, eczema, mental illness, hysteria. As a spice, Nutmeg is most often used with sweet or spicy dishes such as pies, custards, puddings, cookies, cakes, and beverages such as milk or egg-based beverages, mulled wine, and punch. And, it adds a nice flavor to vegetables, egg dishes, sausages, lamb, and fish. Nutmeg is a favourite dainty for gourmets, aesthetes and artistic gifted natures, and improves brightness of outward things sensing. When added to your favorite recipes Nutmeg extract guarantees superior quality of pure natural flavour and aroma of the source spice but in a more consistent and easy-to-handle form.

Replacement rate of dry Nutmeg with Nutmeg extract is 1 kg with 24.0 - 110.0 g correspondingly. For convenient use, it is recommended to dilute the extract in any vegetable oil (sunflower, olive, grape seed, etc.) in ratio of 1:20 before use as a food additive. Nutmeg extract used in cosmeceutics, skin care products and massage oils assists in improving skin smoothness, texture, and comfort, moistens and softens the skin. Percent ratio to the total mass in cosmetic products is 0.01 – 0.5%. It releases from stress, eliminates nervous tremor, strengthens will-power and helps to escape from indecision and apathy and experience pleasure in process of life. 

Caution: Large doses can be poisonous. Avoid during pregnancy and lactation. Excessive use can cause nausea and tachycardia. Very concentrated! Keep out of reach of children.