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Myristicin is a naturally occurring compound (a benzodioxole) found in common herbs and spices, such as nutmeg. [1] [2] It is an insecticide, and has been shown to enhance the effectiveness of other insecticides.
Nutmeg is the spice made by grinding the seed of the fragrant nutmeg tree (Myristica fragrans) into powder.The spice has a distinctive pungent fragrance and a warm, slightly sweet taste; it is used to flavor many kinds of baked goods, confections, puddings, potatoes, meats, sausages, sauces, vegetables, and such beverages as eggnog.
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nutmeg: Myristicaceae: Contains myristicin, a naturally occurring insecticide and acaricide with possible neurotoxic effects on neuroblastoma cells. [22] It has psychoactive properties at doses much higher than used in cooking. Raw nutmeg produces anticholinergic-like symptoms, attributed to myristicin and elemicin. [23]
In addition to both items being common holiday foods, the two beloved edibles contain nutmeg. The spice, in larger quantities, has a hallucinogenic effect, and when consumed in excess can cause ...
TikTokers have come up with some brilliant new trends since social distancing began, but one of the latest fads is actually extremely dangerous.
The most dangerous of those ingredients is nutmeg, which is a mild toxin and, in high levels, can cause vomiting and diarrhea.
The stunt can be dangerous, as there is a risk of gagging or choking on the cinnamon, especially if it forms a clump and clogs one's airways.Accidental inhalation of cinnamon can seriously damage the lungs [3] by causing inflammation and leading to infection. [9]