Tag: Hallucinogenic effects

According to a 10-year review by the Illinois Poison Center, over 30 cases of nutmeg intoxication were reported, with nearly half being intentional overdoses. While a small dash adds warmth to baking, knowingly consume too much nutmeg and you risk serious, unpleasant side effects, including hallucinations and severe agitation.

While commonly used as a warming spice in everyday cooking, large doses of nutmeg powder can cause psychoactive and toxic effects due to its myristicin content. Understanding the difference between safe culinary amounts and harmful recreational doses is essential for preventing serious health complications.