Nutmeg is an evergreen tree with dark leaves. Cultivated mainly in Indonesia, its fragrant fruits are known to the general public for the Christmas spice obtained from their grinding: the nutmeg powder.
Seemingly harmless, this sweet-tasting spice can become powerful if consumed in large quantities hallucinogenic substance. But a lot also depends on weight, sex and individual sensitivity.
What makes nutmeg hallucinogenic?
To feel its hallucinogenic effects you need to consume massive doses of fresh nutmeg. But what are the compounds psychoactive responsible for these sensations?
The myristicin, the active ingredient precursor of MDMA, interacts with the central nervous system of the organism and floods it with norepinephrine, a hormone responsible for increasing heart rate in blood pressure. Combined with elemicin, another hallucinogenic aromatic compound, nutmeg poisoning can have the following effects:
- Hallucinations
- Drowsiness
- Confusion
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
Is taking nutmeg dangerous? The side effects
Harmless if consumed in small quantities, nutmeg, in addition to the "high" lasting a few hours with after-effects of up to two days, can also cause side effects, such as fever, nausea and nervous excitement.
However, its psychotropic abilities are still little studied, as are its side effects. For this reason, even if you like the taste, the better use it with a lot thrift.
