CO2 extracted Myristicae Semen, Nutmeg

The aroma of our CO2 extracted Rou Dou Kou is the concentrated, delicious, warm, natural spice of nutmeg.

Rou Dou Kou is warming for the center, tonifying for the Spleen yang and binding for the intestines. It is useful for chronic diarrhea, cold abdominal discomfort. indigestion and poor appetite.

The essential oil of Rou Dou Kou has been shown to have sedative, anesthetic and antibiotic properties.

Practitioners may consider a “tummy rub” using 1% to 6% Rou Dou Kou essential oil blended in coconut oil. (!% or 2% for children under 7 years old).

Note: Middle-Base

TCM Category: Astringent

Channels entered: Large Intestine, Spleen, Stomach

Major Chemical Components: Monoterpenes: sabinene, camphene, pinene. Phenols (phenylpropenes): myristicin, elemicin, (phenylpropanoids): eugenol, safrole. Monoterpene ether oxide: 1-8 cineole (eucalyptol). Alcohols. Esthers. Oxides.

Note: This essential oil has a thick consistency due to its nature and the extraction method. It has not been diluted in order to change the consistency which means that its aroma is strong and authentic. It is bottled with a non "orifice reducer" cap. To thin the oil for pouring, the bottle can be placed in warm water for a short time.

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