What Is Nutmeg?
Nutmeg (Mentha pulegium) is a tropical evergreen tree native to Mexico and Central America. It grows up to 25 feet tall with dark green leaves and yellow flowers. Its fruit contains small seeds which are used as incense or flavoring. The plant produces large quantities of nuts, mostly walnuts but also hazelnuts, pecans, macadamias and pistachios.
The bark of the nutmeg tree is used as a dye for paper, cloth and clothing. It is also used to make soap, detergent and toothpaste.
Nutmeg oil is commonly added to food products such as chocolate, ice cream and margarine.
How Does Nutmeg Work?
Caffeine (theobromine) binds to nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in your brain causing stimulation of the central nervous system. When ingested, caffeine acts quickly in the body. Caffeine causes increased heart rate, blood pressure and breathing rates. It increases alertness and focus. A person may feel drowsy after consuming too much coffee or tea, but not so much when they consume large amounts of nutmeg.
When consumed in larger doses than usual, it can cause anxiety attacks and panic attacks. As with most drugs, nutmeg has a low toxicity level.
It is possible to experience allergic reactions to nutmeg as with most substances.
What Are the Ingredients of Can You Get High on Nutmeg?
Nutmeg contains myristicin and elemicin which are both similar to pharmaceuticals used for anti-depression and anti-epileptic medication.
What Happens When Can You Get High on Nutmeg?
The average person ingests 80 mg of nutmeg, which is considered a single dose. After consuming this amount of nutmeg, users experience mood swings and intense hallucinations. Large doses of nutmeg, up to 3.5 g of powder can cause nausea, severe stomach pains and even long-term psychosis.
Where Can I Find Can You Get High on Nutmeg?
Look for nutmeg at your local grocery store, food market or pharmacy. It is sold as a dried spice in the baking aisle.
Is Can You Get High on Nutmeg Addictive?
Nutmeg is not physically addictive, but it has a high potential for abuse. Users can develop a tolerance to its effects and may continue to consume more than the recommended serving size.
Can I Die From Can You Get High on Nutmeg?
An overdose of nutmeg can cause fatal repercussions, but this occurs very rarely. A person would have to consume 20-40 g of ground nutmeg, which is not likely to occur under normal circumstances. In some cases, a person ingests so much nutmeg that they experience seizures, coma or even die.
How Long Does a High Last from Can You Get High on Nutmeg?
The effects of a high from nutmeg lasts around 5-6 hours. After this time, a user will experience a “nutmeg hangover.” This is similar to the effects of alcohol such as dehydration and fatigue. Nutmeg can severely impact liver and kidney function when consumed in excess.
Warning: It is not safe to consume Nutmeg if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. It can also cause dangerous side effects for people taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors or prescription drugs.
Please consult your doctor before using nutmeg.
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Other Names
Jaggery, muscavado sugar, raw sugar, panela, coquillo
Example of Usage
“The only time I ate a lot of nutmeg was during what I called my “crazy days” when I would do a lot of drugs. I would buy big bags of it and just eat spoonfuls of it daily.”
“The use of nutmeg and alcohol can lead to a very bad trip so be careful when experimenting with these.”
Slang Terms
Bird Food, Muscle Tremors
Example of Usage
“
You know that scene in Alice in Wonderland?
It’s like drinking that entire contents of the bottle.”
“Just drank some nutmeg, stupid idea, I know, but I’m feeling it now and it’s not pleasant…”
“I’m suffering from diarrhea, cramps and really bad nausea right now, but I think it was worth it.”
Medical Benefits
There are no known medical benefits of nutmeg.
Long-Term Effects
Long-term effects of nutmeg include: liver damage, kidney failure, severe nausea, diarrhea and death.
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Sumatra Pasak Bumi’s tongkat ali nutmeg formula is a definite aphrodisiac by J Clarke – 2017 – Scholastic Inc.
Potting up Lavender Seedlings–Video by S Kreutz – thaibutea.com
Friends and Exiles: A Memoir of the Nutmeg Isles and the Indonesian Nationalist Movement by C Monagan – 2017 – Rowman & Littlefield
Do you matter?: how great design will make people love your company by G Smith – lavenderwind.com
1001 great ideas for teaching and raising children with autism or Asperger’s by W Siss – 2015 – Arcadia Publishing
