About Hallucinogenic Nut in Our Kitchen
Chemické listy June 15, 2023 DOI: 10.54779/chl20230348 (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractNutmeg, the seed of the Myristica tree, is commonly used as a spice and in traditional medicine, but it is also abused as an illicit drug. The article describes the main chemical component responsible for its effects, myristicin. A full English translation of the text is available online.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Nutmeg Traditional medicine Consumer safety Toxicology Biology |
| Key finding | Nutmeg is used as a spice and traditional medicine but is also abused as an illicit drug, with myristicin as its main psychoactive component. |
Abstract
The article describes the nutmeg of a nutmeg tree (Myristica), which is used as a spice and traditional medicine but is also abused as an illicit drug. The main chemical components, namely myristicin, are described. Full text English translation is available in the on-line version.