Is it permissible to use nutmeg in ointments applied to the skin?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
Nutmeg is an intoxicant, and it is unlawful to consume it, but it is pure. It is permissible to use it in medicines and ointments, because jurists have unanimously agreed on the purity of solid intoxicants and the permissibility of using them externally for medicinal purposes, as long as intoxication is not intended.
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