Nutmeg

Origin: Indonesia

Family: Myristicaceae
Scientific Name: Myristica fragrans

Magical

Element: Fire
Day: Thursday
Planet: Jupiter
Zodiac: Sagittarius
Associated Celebrations: ShadowFest, Yule
Deities: Brighid, Maman Brigitte

Magical Properties: Money, luck, clairvoyance, prosperity, psychic awareness

Substitutions: Cinnamon/cassia

Aromatherapy

Part Used: Seeds
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
Flash Point: 42°C

Scent Type: Spicy
Perfume Note: Middle
Scent Description: Warm, spicy scent

Aromatherapeutic Uses

Sedative/stimulant, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial

Warnings:

• Avoid during pregnancy.
• Not safe for use around children.
• Sensitising: should be used in moderation, and not for more than 2 weeks consecutively.