Muscat oil is used in cosmetology and cooking. In folk medicine, it is used as an auxiliary agent in the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and the respiratory system, actively affects the emotional sphere, is a strong aphrodisiac.
Properties and application in folk medicine
Due to its properties, a nutmeg oil has been widely used in traditional medicine:
- The oil removes pain, inflammation and swelling, so it is often used in neurological problems, osteochondroses, arthrites, mositis, pain in the muscles, gout. For local applications, a nutmeg with a hunter or black cumin is mixed in proportion of 1: 2. Apply to inflamed areas, covered with a soft cloth, film and leave for an hour.
- Muscat oil makes vascular walls more elastic, cleans bronons, stops nasal bleeding. 1-2 drops are added to the water for hot and cold inhalations, 3-5 minutes breathe.
- Muscat has a tonic effect on the reproductive system. Heats, improves blood circulation and cardiac activity, acts as a stimulator and strong aphrodisiac. During Klimaks, a dysfunctional disorder is removed, and also reduces periodic pain. Add 3-5 drops for 10 milliliters of the basics for massage.
- Muscat oil improves appetite, eliminates nausea and prescribed as an antibacterial agent with intestinal infections. Facilitates the course of a biliary disease. Take inside by adding 3-5 drops per 100 ml of honey or jam. Drink 1 teaspoon 2-3 times a day, drinking with acidified water or fermented products.
Affects the emotional sphere
The nutmeg oil eliminates frosty and nervous trembling, soothes after conflicts, stops nervous breakdowns, helps to cope with groundless fears. The flavor of Muscat is considered one of the strongest Aphrodisiacs. Three-5 drops are added to the aromophurines. The maximum duration of exposure is 1 hour.
In face care
A nutmeg oil has a tonic effect, relieves light inflammation and smoothes small wrinkles. Moisturizing oil-based masks recommend applying no more than 1-2 times a week. Mix the teaspoon of cream, 50 g of cottage cheese, 2 h. Spoons of fresh orange juice and 2 drops of nutmeal oil. Apply to the skin of the face and neck. Wash off after 10 minutes. You can also add nutmeg oil into a daily cream at the rate of 2-3 drops per 50 g of the base.
In hair care
Wash oil eliminates dry skin and strengthens hair bulbs than stopping hair loss. Musk with nutmeg oil is prepared from one egg yolk, half of the lemon, 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and 2-3 drops of nutmeg oil. The mixture is rubbed into the skin of the head and turn the towel. Wash off after 20 minutes. Muscat oil can be used to enrich cosmetics, oil is added at the rate of 3-4 drops by 5 ml of the base.
In cooking
The nutmeg oil is more often used in the preparation of sweet desserts, baking, alcoholic beverages, fish and meat. It is recommended to add oil at the very end of preparation, otherwise it can give a bitter taste, only for baking it is removed in raw dough.
Despite all the positive qualities of nutmess, you need to remember that this is a strong tool and it should only be used in recommended dosages. Muscat in any form is contraindicated pregnant, epileptic and people with individual intolerance.