Nutmeg Pain Paste
paste
Ingredients
Conditions addressed
How to use
Apply a small amount to the affected area 1â2Ã daily. Patch-test on a small area of skin first.
- A traditional paste made from Nutmeg powder, Coconut oil, Camphor, Beeswax.
- Prepare in small batches and store in a cool, dark place.
Interactions & contraindications
Nutmeg powder
- Pregnancy & breastfeeding â insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
- Children under 12 â therapeutic dosage not established
- Pre-surgery â discontinue at least 2 weeks prior (potential antiplatelet effect)
May thin the blood
Watch for: Anticoagulants (warfarin), antiplatelets (aspirin, clopidogrel), and other blood-thinning herbs or supplements (ginkgo, garlic, fish oil, vitamin E)
Combining blood-thinning substances can increase bleeding risk, including before surgery or dental work.
May have a calming/sedative effect
Watch for: Benzodiazepines, sleep medications, other sedative herbs, and alcohol
Combined CNS-depressant effects can cause excessive drowsiness or impaired coordination.
Coconut oil
Full profile- Pregnancy & breastfeeding â insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
- Children under 12 â therapeutic dosage not established
- Autoimmune conditions (lupus, MS, RA) â may overstimulate immune response
May thin the blood
Watch for: Anticoagulants (warfarin), antiplatelets (aspirin, clopidogrel), and other blood-thinning herbs or supplements (ginkgo, garlic, fish oil, vitamin E)
Combining blood-thinning substances can increase bleeding risk, including before surgery or dental work.
May have a calming/sedative effect
Watch for: Benzodiazepines, sleep medications, other sedative herbs, and alcohol
Combined CNS-depressant effects can cause excessive drowsiness or impaired coordination.
Camphor
Full profile- Pregnancy & breastfeeding â insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
- Children under 12 â therapeutic dosage not established
May thin the blood
Watch for: Anticoagulants (warfarin), antiplatelets (aspirin, clopidogrel), and other blood-thinning herbs or supplements (ginkgo, garlic, fish oil, vitamin E)
Combining blood-thinning substances can increase bleeding risk, including before surgery or dental work.
May have a calming/sedative effect
Watch for: Benzodiazepines, sleep medications, other sedative herbs, and alcohol
Combined CNS-depressant effects can cause excessive drowsiness or impaired coordination.
Beeswax
- Pregnancy & breastfeeding â insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
- Children under 12 â therapeutic dosage not established
- Pre-surgery â discontinue at least 2 weeks prior (potential antiplatelet effect)
May thin the blood
Watch for: Anticoagulants (warfarin), antiplatelets (aspirin, clopidogrel), and other blood-thinning herbs or supplements (ginkgo, garlic, fish oil, vitamin E)
Combining blood-thinning substances can increase bleeding risk, including before surgery or dental work.
May have a calming/sedative effect
Watch for: Benzodiazepines, sleep medications, other sedative herbs, and alcohol
Combined CNS-depressant effects can cause excessive drowsiness or impaired coordination.