| Scientific Name | Myristica fragrans |
| Purity | 100% natural essential oil |
| Organic Certification | Certified organic cultivation since 2002 |
| Harvest | Hand-harvested |
| Processing | Gentle steam distillation of the sun-dried nuts |
| Terroir | Kandy, Kegalle, Matale, Sri Lanka |
| Origin | Directly from the farm specialising in hand harvesting with cooperative contract partners in Sri Lanka |
| Aroma | very aromatic, tart to subtly sweet, nutty-spicy, woody, slightly spicy |
| Effects | invigorating, stimulating, energising, warming |
| Allergens | Limonene, Isoeugenol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Linalool. |
The nutmeg trees (Myristica fragrans) grow organically on farms in the Central Highlands region of Sri Lanka. The cooler temperatures of the highlands provide the trees with the ideal growing conditions to develop their natural ingredients and aromas, such as sabinene, alpha- and beta-pinene, in a harmonious ratio. As soon as the shell begins to open, the fruits are harvested by hand, collected, sun-dried and distilled into this aromatic essential oil using steam in the manufacturer's distillery.
We source this oil from an award-winning manufacturer in Sri Lanka that has been producing high-quality spices, plant extracts and essential oils from conventional and controlled organic cultivation for around 40 years. The manufacturer has its own farms and cooperates with contractual partners who meet the high quality standards and company ethos. The quality of the essential oils reflects the values of integrity, social responsibility for people, animals and the environment as well as fair trade and ethical principles of our manufacturer.
The nutmeg tree (Myristica fragrans) belongs to the nutmeg family (Myristicaceae). It likely originates from the Banda Islands in South East Asia and the Moluccas. It is an evergreen, slender tree with a height of up to 15m. It produces sturdy, large, dark green leaves and both female and male flowers. The small white female flowers are reminiscent of lily of the valley. The fruit ripens in a thick yellow husk, which cracks open when ripe to reveal the brown seed - the nutmeg - encased in an intensely red, fine seed coat, the mace. Nutmeg is a popular kitchen spice and is widely used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine due to its anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving, digestive and sleep-promoting effects.
The nutty, spicy aroma of nutmeg has a strong warming, invigorating, stimulating and relaxing effect. It helps to reduce stress and tension and free the mind from worrying thoughts.
