is it poisonous to smoke nutmeg?

[mr-crayons]

the other day my friend tried to tell me that smoking nutmeg has hallucinogenic effects but i had heard on sound advice that nutmeg is the last thing you should smoke due to its toxic properties. which is right?

[naz_nomad]

Both ...

Same as cigarettes I suppose. People smoke cigarettes that they know will eventually kill them ... but don't seem to care.

[BBWCHATT]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutmeg_psychosis

In low doses, nutmeg produces no noticeable physiological or neurological response. Large doses of 7.5 g or more are dangerous, potentially inducing convulsions, palpitations, nausea, eventual dehydration, and generalized body pain. In amounts of 1.0 g or more it is a mild to medium hallucinogen, producing visual distortions and a mild euphoria. Nutmeg Psychosis (see below) and the inconveniently long span for which the effects of a single dose can persist. A user will not experience a peak until approximately six hours after ingestion, and effects can linger for up to three days afterwards. Any unpleasant side-effects would persist throughout this period. [citation needed]

A risk in any large-quantity ingestion of nutmeg is the sudden onset of Nutmeg Psychosis, an acute psychiatric disorder marked by hallucinations, excitement, thought disorder, a sense of impending death and agitation. Some cases have resulted in hospitalization and reportedly few who have experienced the effects of nutmeg poisoning recommend it or repeat the experience. [citation needed]

Even in smaller doses, nutmeg can still be toxic. Ingestion of as little as 3 g may cause dry mouth, fast pulse, fever, flushing and possibly death. It has amphetamine-like effects and may cause the desire to ingest of large volumes of water. It has also been suggested that in small doses, nutmeg can be a trigger for lucid dreaming.

Nutmeg may also be fatal if used regularly in large quantities, but this is not a problem while cooking, since small amounts are used.

[Buenchico]

I've never heard of smoking nutmeg. It contains a hallucinogenic drug which is readily absorbed into the bloodstream simply by eating it.

Nutmeg is similar in its effects to magic mushrooms - but a good deal cheaper ;-)

However, like other hallucinogenic drugs, there have been some deaths when people have overdosed on it.

Chris

[indie_chick5]

Bloody hell I had no idea nutmeg was so lethal! Why is anyone allowed to buy it then?

[djtonylee]

Sorry, i am curious how you come to the conclusion that Nutmeg is "a good deal cheaper" than Magic Mushrooms, something you pick yourself sraight out of the ground, hence being free...

Nutmeg is safe when used as it was intended, as a spice.

[tillidie]

when i did nutmag on nov 15 .2007 i andy found some new side affects that were neat and pain full.when i smoked it the next day my left side of my jaw was in alot of pain.now iam on t3 and demral for 6 days.its not very nice cuz i cant oen my mouth very wide and i cant say any thing starting with the letter F!!!!!!!.if u know what i mean i just suges that u try maramag.pat and pending lol.for u ppl dont know what maramag is it is a mix of 2 things nutmag and. the grim refer about half nut and haf death if u know what i mean and smoke it.its safe 1out of 4 ppl i was the one lol if u gguys want to know more just ask.ill cya all later fellow nutmageers and maramages.