Ayuroma Centre Nutmeg Oil

Listing ID #715387

Nutmeg oil has a sharp ,spicy and musky smells. Nutmeg oil is extracted from seed by steam distillation. Nutmeg oil’s botanical name is ‘Myristica fragrance”. It is an evergreen tree that grows up to 20 meters (65 feet) with dense foliage and small dull-yellow flowers. It is a native of the Molucca islands but it is also found in Sri lanka. The fruit resembles a small peach and the oil is obtained from the kernel of the seeds. Nutmeg oil is useful for the digestive system, to stimulate the heart. Nutmeg oil helps remove the muscle pains and assist with sexual problems.
Basic Information
Botanical Name: Myristica fragrans
Country of Origin: Indonesia
Major Chemical constituents: Camphene,d-camphene, myristicin, sabinene:
Obtained from: Dried kernel & Seed
Method of separation: Steam distillation
Color and appearance: Colorless or orange red to reddish brown
Specification
Refractive Index at 25°C 1.469 to 1.476
Optical Rotation +25° to +45°
Specific Gravity at 25°C 0.859 to 0.924