Nutmeg (Myristica fragans)



Family

  • Myristicaceae

Constituents

  • Vegetable Oil
  • Essential Oil
  • Terpenes
  • Phenylpropenes

Parts used

  • Walnuts and essential oil

Properties

  • Digestive

Indications

Side effects

  • Hallucinations, allergy, contact dermatitis and asthma have been reported.

Contraindications

  • Pregnancy, children under 7 (especially for essential oils)

Interactions

  • No information available

How to use

  • Nutmeg powder
  • Essential oil