What is nutmeg?
Nutmeg is a spice that is used in cooking. It is derived from plants belonging to the genus Myristica. Nutmeg is the seed of the plant while a thin membrane covering it is made into mace, another spice. It is used in cooking as a flavoring agent. The seed oil is an essential oil that is used in medicine. If taken in quantities exceeding 25g, it can be poisonous and have hallucinogenic effects. It is chemically very similar to MDMA, that is, the drug Ecstasy.
Side effects of smoking nutmeg
Although it is very difficult to get a high with nutmeg unless taken in large quantities, it is sometimes used as a drug. It is usually ground into a powder and smoked or mixed in milk and swallowed. It has a terrible taste. It takes a while for its effect to kick in, sometimes even a few hours.
Some of its side effects are:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Dehydration
- Drowsiness and sleep
- Heart palpitations
- Body aches
- Hallucinations and delirium
- Depression
- Convulsions
- Poisoning and death due to overdose
If it is used as a drug, either by smoking or by ingestion with warm milk, it can give you a high a few hours after it is used. The side effects are very unpleasant and can last for a few days after it is used. It is highly toxic if taken in large quantities and can lead to poisoning, hospitalization or even death in some rare cases.
It is not very frequently used as a recreational drug as it takes a very high dosage to get on a high and it is very expensive. It is best to stay away from such risky behavior and avoid health and other complications.
