Nutmeg oil works as a natural analgesic, which means it relieves pain. So if you’re feeling tired and achy, you can breathe in nutmeg-oil infused air particles by way of your aromatherapy diffuser. This will help your nerves settle so that aches and pains go away.
Potassium-rich nutmeg oil also balances the blood pressure and dilates the blood vessels. This increases blood circulation so that your veins are able to pump blood more efficiently.
When your blood pressure is balanced and cardio-vascular system works properly, your body is better able to recover quickly from sickness, heal faster after injuries, and keep the immune system at its best for fighting germs, viruses and bacteria.
Nutmeg is naturally high in magnesium, which relaxes the nerves and helps them work in concert with the muscles so our bodies work better. Digestion is a great example of this. When your nerves are soothed and nourished, your body becomes primed to send signals to the muscles to pass food through the intestines and deliver nutrition to the blood while filtering out impurities.
This also has to do with our “fight or flight” response to stress. Stress signals the sympathetic nervous system which means our nerves respond less to sleep and digestion, and more to sensory stimuli. The magnesium in nutmeg oil can help you regulate and balance your nervous system so that during true down-time, your body is better able to regulate itself without overactive nerves mucking up the works.
Nutmeg also benefits the digestive system, which is related to the two prior mentioned health benefits of this amazing essential oil and plant. If the nerves are calm, the blood is pumping efficiently, and the body is at peak performance, then you are better able to digest your food without issue. Fast food, imbalanced diets, modern farming methods, and a high-stress lifestyle have all contributed to magnesium and other mineral deficiencies.
More and more people are beginning to recognize the impact this has on their health. Adding nutmeg oil to your diffuser blends can help the body absorb the missing minerals that it needs to function properly, and this definitely can have a positive effect on the way your body uses the food you eat.
