For many young adults in search of modified consciousness, a nutmeg high might seem like a good option. A nutmeg high is not a myth – the myristicin in nutmeg does cause hallucinations. A nutmeg high isn’t really all pleasantness, though.
A realistic look at a nutmeg high
A nutmeg high is not entirely a myth. Nutmeg is made from an organic substance. Mystricin is the name of it. Dill, parsley and other spices have this substance in it too. Parasympathetic nerve impulses for instance nerve fibers are stopped by myristicin. The psychoactive effects occur because of this. There is one thing the nutmeg high comes from. It is a toxic reaction that acute anticholinergic syndrome starts. Limbs will get warm with some hallucinations. A nutmeg high doesn’t come with the feeling of euphoria that is typically associated with a “high.”.
Nutmeg high issues
If you get a nutmeg high, you can be sure of some bad side effects. Loss of coordination, dry mouth, sore throat, decreased body temperature, double vision and blurred vision are all signs of one. It’s said that a nutmeg high leaves you with a hangover. The hangover is described as "legendary" by most. A nutmeg high also causes extreme paranoia and difficulty urinating.
Nutmeg a food-drug just like others
There are other things inside your kitchen that can give you a "high" besides a nutmeg high although there is a lot of outrage about it from groups like the Georgia Poison Center. Volatile compounds in food create flavor. Medications, both homeopathic and pharmaceutical, use these volatile compounds. Many trying to get a buzz know exactly how to do it. This makes the line between food and medicine even worse. Nutmeg highs aren't dangerous to a lot of people who normally only try it once. Extreme amounts of nutmeg might change that of course.
Citations
Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myristicin
Cracked
cracked.com/article_16178_7-common-foods-that-can-actually-get-you-high.html
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