Nutmeg
Description
Nutmeg is a spice derived from the Nutmeg Tree.
Botanical Names
Myristica fragrans (Common Nutmeg)
Myristica argentea (Papua or Macassar Nutmeg)
Myristica malabarica (Bombay, Malabar or False Nutmeg)
Myristica fatua (Male Nutmeg)
All species of Nutmeg belong to the Nutmeg (Myristicaceae) family.
Parts Used
Dried Seeds (Nutmeg)
Seed Coat (Mace)
Illicit Usage of Nutmeg
Recreational Drugs
Nutmeg and Mace are occasionally used as Psychedelic Drugs of abuse (usually when no other Psychedelic Drugs are available on the illicit street drug market) - due to their content of Myristicin and Elemicin.
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