Common Name
Nutmeg
Scientific / Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
Available As
Essential Oil
Description
Extracted from the seeds of the tropical Myristica fragrans tree, Nutmeg oil offers a warm, spicy, and slightly sweet aroma. It’s valued for its invigorating and comforting scent, widely used in both perfumery and natural therapeutics.
Plant Part Used
Seeds (kernel of the fruit)
Harvest Season / Availability
July to December (varies by region)
Consistently available due to post-harvest drying and storage methods
CAS Number / EINECS Number
CAS: 8008-45-5
EINECS: 282-013-3
Odor Profile / Fragrance Notes
Warm, spicy, woody, slightly sweet and camphoraceous
Appearance
Clear to pale yellow mobile liquid