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Is Nutmeg Really Hallucinogenic?

Nutmeg does have some psychedelic potential — but only at high doses.

This article was first published in .


At high enough concentrations? Yes, nutmeg really can be a hallucinogen, creating effects similar to MDMA compounds. It owes its psychoactive side effects to , an anticholinergic (it blocks the action of a neurotransmitter acetylcholine). There is also some potential effect from another compound in nutmeg—, which also has anticholinergic-like effects. Symptoms include hallucinations, vomiting, dizziness, and sleepiness. Intoxication takes several hours to reach maximum effect, and the effects may .

So how much nutmeg is too much nutmeg? The that can cause a psychogenic effect is around five grams of ground nutmeg, which contains one to two mg of myristicin. So, unless you’re using some seriously unconventional recipes, you should be fine.


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