Tag: Natural drugs

Small amounts of nutmeg are safe and widely used in cooking, but research shows that ingesting more than 5 grams can cause toxicity due to the psychoactive compounds myristicin and safrole. These bad side effects of nutmeg can range from mild discomfort to severe neurological and cardiovascular issues.

Although commercial cactus water is perfectly safe, certain cacti species contain the powerful psychoactive compound mescaline. The myth surrounding drug content often stems from confusion between hydrating drinks made from cacti like the prickly pear and the hallucinogenic properties found in other specific species like peyote. Understanding the difference is crucial for health and safety.