Description
Nutmegs look like small peaches and grow on trees up to 45ft tall. Their scent permiates the air where they grow.
Characteristics
Zesty, recoginisable, fresh and freshing scent of Orange
Oils to Blend with
Cinnamon, Coriander, Clove, Cypress, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender, Neroli, Nutmeg, Petitgrain, Rose, Rosewood

Latin Name
Citrus sinensis

Plant Family
Rutaceae

Extraction Method
The essential oil is obrained from expressed peel of the nearly ripe fruit.

Country of Origin
Israel

Chemical Constituents
Nerol (Alcohol), Citral (Aldehyde), Limonene (Terpene), Methyl anthranilate (Ester).

Precautions
Sensitive skin maybe irritated with long use. There is some evidence of phototoxicity.