0.17 fl. oz. (5 ml)
Excerpts from Reference Guide for Essential Oils
Historical uses: 
Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) has been used for centuries for digestive and kidney problems.
French Medicinal Uses:
| Chronic diarrhea | Loss of appetite |
| Debility | Digestion (starchy foods and fats) |
| Gallstones | Halitosis (bad breath) |
| Rheumatism |
Other Possible Uses:
| Adrenal Glands | Increased energy |
| Arthritis | Bacterial Infection |
| Circulation | Fainting (Revive) |
| Flatulence (gas) | Frigidity |
| Gout | Impotence |
| Immune function | Joints |
| Menstruation (regulates scanty periods and soothes pain) | Muscles (aches and pains |
| Nausea | Nervous fatigue |
| Neuralgia (severe pain along nerve) | Nervous system (support) |
| Vomiting |
Application:
- Apply to forehead, temples, Vita Flex Points, and/or directly on area of concern
- Diffuse
- May be added to food or water as a dietary supplement
Oral Use as Dietary Supplement:
Generally regarded as safe (GRAS) for internal consumption by the FDA. Dilute one drop in 1 tsp. honey or 4 oz. of beverage. Not for children under 6 years old; use with caution and in greater dilution for children 6 years old and over.
Safety Data:
Use with caution during pregnancy.
From Our Reading and/or Experience...
- May be added to food as a dietary supplement or as a wonderful nutmeg flavoring agent.
- Frequently Asked Questions about essential oils.
- Not all essential oils are the same. This is not like other brands of bergamot essential oil that you may find at health food stores. This is therapeutic-grade which is more effective and suitable for internal use.
Re: Comment on Nutmeg essential oil
by Rebecca on Aug 20, 2009 [ reply ]
Please be cautious, don't use this internally. Nutmeg was used in old farms to kill rats and mice. It is also the base ingredient for Coumadin, a powerful blood thinner. The aroma is very soothing, but again, Please, not for internal use.
