Effects of High Nutmeg

Doesn’t that sound strange? Measure your Nutmeg carefully, before using it in baking or cooking.

Nutmeg which is a popular flavour in baked delights, can turn poisonous if taken in excess.Myristicin,the chemical compound in nutmeg has hallucinogenic properties. Its effect on Central Nervous System is what causes hallucination. The consumption of more than 1 teaspoon nutmeg ground powder can lead to nausea and visual hallucinations.