Product Description

Nutmeg essential oil (Nutmeg Essential Oil) is a natural oil obtained from distilling nutmeg seeds or mace (Myristica fragrans). Indonesia is one of the main producers of nutmeg essential oil in the world, with the main producing areas in Maluku, Papua, Aceh and North Sulawesi. Nutmeg essential oil has a distinctive spicy-sweet aroma with hints of wood and flowers, and a high content of active compounds. This oil is widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, perfume and aromatherapy industries.

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1. Types of Nutmeg Essential Oil

   • Nutmeg Essential Oil → Produced from dried nutmeg seeds, has a strong aroma & is more commonly used

   • Essential Oil of Nutmeg Mace (Mace Oil) → Produced from nutmeg mace (seed membrane), lighter and softer

2. Nutmeg essential oil producing areas in Indonesia

   • Maluku (Banda, Ambon, Ternate, Seram) → Largest production & best export quality

   • Aceh & North Sumatra → High essential oil content, widely used in pharmaceuticals

   • North Sulawesi & Papua → Large scale production with quality oil content

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Benefits of Nutmeg Essential Oil

• Pharmaceutical & Medicine Industry

  • Overcoming joint & muscle pain (balm & rubbing oil)

  • Helps relieve colds & flu

  • Improves the digestive system & relieves stomach disorders

• Cosmetics & Skin Care Industry

  • Ingredients in lotions & facial creams to reduce skin inflammation

  • Used in soap & shampoo for its refreshing natural aroma

• Perfume & Aromatherapy Industry

  • As a basic ingredient for premium class perfume

  • Used in diffusers & aromatherapy candles for relaxation

• Food & Beverage Industry

  • Used as a natural flavoring in food, syrups & herbal drinks

  • As a natural preservative due to its antibacterial properties

Advantages of Indonesian Nutmeg Essential Oil

• The aroma is stronger & distinctive compared to other countries

• High essential oil content with premium export quality

• Used in various global industries (pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, perfume)

• One of Indonesia's leading export commodities

Nutmeg essential oil from Indonesia has superior quality and wide uses in various industries.

Chemical Content of Nutmeg Essential Oil

Physical Characteristics of Nutmeg Essential Oil

• Color: Pale yellow to golden yellow

• Aroma: Typical spicy-sweet with a touch of wood and flowers

• Viscosity: Liquid, slightly thicker than other essential oils

• Extraction Method: Steam distillation from nutmeg seeds or mace

• Myristicin (20–40%) → Antioxidant & anti-inflammatory properties

• Elemicin (2–10%) → Gives a characteristic aroma

• Safrole (<1%) → An aromatic compound often used in perfume

• Eugenol (1–5%) → Antiseptic & pain reliever