Nutmeg oil has been used since ancient times as a mood enhancer, to promote sleep, calm the senses, and induce a sense of relaxation. It is also an effective and natural free radical scavenger and warming analgesic nerve tonic to aid circulation, relieve joint pain, alleviates symptoms of gout, arthritis, rheumatism, and toothache. Nutmeg is also a natural cognitive enhancer and can be used to protect the brain from diseases such as Alzheimer’s.