Nutmeg is used for cooking as well as for the treatment of many physical problems and diseases. At the same, the oil made from nutmeg oil is also considered very beneficial. Nutmeg oil can be used to avoid and relieve many health related problems. In this article, both the benefits and side-effects of nutmeg oil will be discussed.
BENEFITS OF NUTMEG OIL:
Nutmeg oil can help in keeping you completely healthy. In addition, it helps you recover from various health problems. The benefits of nutmeg oil may include:
1. FOR BRAIN HEALTH:
Nutmeg oil has anticonvulsant properties, which are beneficial for brain health. This property can act as a protection against epileptic seizures, but keep in mind that using it in small amounts can act as an anticonvulsant. At the same time, its overdose can also show the opposite effect. Be sure to consult a doctor before using it for the brain.
2. INCREASE APPETITE:
The benefits of nutmeg oil can be seen to increase appetite. Due to the phenylpropanoid compound present in it, nutmeg oil can help in increasing appetite. In a scientific research done on rats, it was found that using nutmeg oil through inhalation can help increase appetite. To use it, put a few drops of nutmeg oil in a diffuser and keep it in the room and inhale it.
3. RELIEVE BAD BREATH:
Nutmeg can prove to be helpful in removing the problem of bad breath. The oil is rich in antimicrobial properties, which can help eliminate the bacteria that cause bad breath in the mouth. This is the reason why it is also used in many toothpastes.
In addition, nutmeg oil also has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, which can help reduce gum inflammation and toothache. For this, a few drops of nutmeg oil can be added to water and gargled.
4. DETOXIFYING PROPERTIES:
Nutmeg oil can be very beneficial for detoxification. It can act as a great liver tonic to detoxify the kidney and liver. Nutmeg oil can help prevent liver damage by removing toxins from the body, as well as reduce the symptoms associated with kidney stones.
Nutmeg oil also contains a compound, called myristicin, which has hepatoprotective activity. It may work to keep the liver healthy.
5. IN PAIN RELIEF:
Nutmeg oil has some anti-inflammatory properties, which can help relieve pain. Hence, it is used as a pain reliever. Pain can be relieved by applying this oil on the affected area. If there is pain in the stomach, then massage can be done with oil with light hands.
6. ENHANCE SEXUAL POWER:
Nutmeg extracts have aphrodisiac activity. Therefore, it is believed that it can help increase the sexual power of men as well. According to a research done on some male rats, both libido and potency have been continuously increasing in rats when using ethanol extract of nutmeg.
This research also found an improvement in the sexual behavior of rats. However, no human trials have been done so far in this regard. So, it is good to use nutmeg oil only on the advice of a doctor or healthcare provider.
7. FOR MUSCLES AND JOINTS:
Due to the anti-inflammatory properties present in nutmeg oil, it can work reduce pain related to muscle strain. In addition, it can also work to relieve inflammation of the joints. Hence, it would not be wrong to say that nutmeg oil helps in muscle and joint related problems.
8. NUTMEG OIL FOR SKIN:
According to scientific studies, nutmeg oil has antibacterial and antifungal properties. These properties can help reduce acne, as pimples are also caused by bacteria. In addition, it also acts as an anti-inflammatory, which can help reduce inflammation in the area affected by acne.
For this, a drop of nutmeg oil in cotton can be applied on the acne affected area. Apart from this, the use of nutmeg can also help remove acne and its scars as well as protect against wrinkles.
HOW TO USE NUTMEG OIL?
Nutmeg oil can be used in the following ways:
- Nutmeg oil can be used for aromatherapy
- It can be used to inhale by putting it in a diffuser
- Can be used for massage
- Nutmeg oil can be applied directly on the gums
- Nutmeg oil is also used for flavoring in foods
- A few drops of nutmeg oil can be used as a mouthwash by adding water.
Here; it is advisable not to use nutmeg oil in excessive amounts as it may also cause side-effects. Although no dosage has been prescribed for its use, it should not be used more than one to two drops.
HOW TO MAKE NUTMEG OIL:
Nutmeg oil is also easily available in the market, but it can also be made at home without any hassle. These ingredients will be required before starting the method of making nutmeg oil.
Material Required:
- Nutmeg
- Carrier oil such as coconut oil
- Glass bottle
- Funnel for pouring oil into the bottle
Recipe:
- First of all, grind nutmeg coarsely and make about half a cup of powder.
- Now put it in an air tight glass jar. Pour carrier oil into this jar with the help of a funnel.
- Pour enough oil into the jar that the coarsely ground nutmeg is completely submerged. Now close the lid of the jar tightly.
- Now stir the oil present in it well and keep it in the sun for at least 48 hours. After keeping it in the sun, keep stirring it from time to time.
- After keeping the oil in the sun for about 48 hours, filter it through a sieve and put it in an another bottle with the help of a funnel.
- Repeat this process twice. That is, after filtering the oil, once again add half a cup of ground nutmeg to it, dry it in the sun and filter it.
- Homemade pure nutmeg oil is ready.
SIDE EFFECTS OF NUTMEG OIL:
Along with the benefits of nutmeg oil, there can be some side-effects as well, because it should be used only in limited quantity. Side-effects include:
TAKE AWAY
Many types of health problems can be avoided while using nutmeg oil. To grab the maximum health benefits of nutmeg oil, it should be used in limited quantity. Its excessive amount can side-effects. If any symptoms are seen after using it, then it is better to use nutmeg oil only on the advice of the doctor.
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