Psychedelics
Nutmeg (Myristicin)
Street names: Nutmeg high, Myristica, Kitchen spice trip
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⚡What it does
- 5–15 g of myristicin/elemicin metabolized to weak MAO-A-releasing deliriant: 6–24 h of heavy sedation, dreamlike stupor, mild visuals
- The original 'kitchen high'
⚠Key risks
- 24 HOURS of misery is the typical report: racing heart, severe dry mouth, dizziness, anxiety, hangover days long
- Overdose: tachycardia, seizures, organ stress — ICU admissions documented
- Teen accessibility is the whole story — it's in every pantry
- Combining with MAOIs or stimulants dangerous
- Not fun, not safe — the data says almost everyone regrets it
✚Overdose signs
- Racing heart, chest pain
- Severe agitation, hallucinations
- Vomiting, dehydration
📋Quick facts
Also known asNutmeg high, Myristica, Kitchen spice trip
CategoryPsychedelics
Schedule / classFood/legal — unregulated
AppearanceWhole nutmeg seeds or ground spice from the kitchen; 5–20 g consumed
Street price$1–$5 per jar — the cheapest 'high' in existence
Legal statusLegal food everywhere; poison-control flagged for abuse
Last updated2026-09-18
Sources: Poison Control, NIDA
Category comparison — Psychedelics
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutmeg (Myristicin) | Food/legal — unregulated | 24 HOURS of misery is the typical report: racing heart, severe dry mouth, dizziness, anxiety, hangover days long; Overdose: tachycardia, seizures, organ stress — ICU admissions documented | $1–$5 per jar — the cheapest 'high' in existence |
| Datura (Jimsonweed / Devil's Trumpet) | Not federally scheduled US | THE TOXIDROME: overheating (can't sweat), racing heart, urinary retention, blindness-level pupil dilation — hospitalizations and ICU stays are COMMON, not rare; Teen dare trend ('Datura challenge' videos) has poisoned thousands | Free — grows wild on every continent |
| Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) Abuse | OTC — unrestricted purchase | DELIRIANT — not a fun hallucinogen: users can't distinguish hallucination from reality; Heart arrhythmia — anticholinergic load strains the heart; deaths documented | $3–$8 per box |
| DXM (Dextromethorphan / Robotripping) | OTC | Serotonin syndrome — DXM is serotonergic; DEADLY with SSRIs, MAOIs, MDMA; Liver damage — Coricidin contains chlorpheniramine (antihistamine) that's hepatotoxic at abuse doses | ~$5–$12 per bottle |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Nutmeg (Myristicin) look like?
Whole nutmeg seeds or ground spice from the kitchen; 5–20 g consumed
What are the signs of a Nutmeg (Myristicin) overdose?
Racing heart, chest pain; Severe agitation, hallucinations; Vomiting, dehydration Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
24 HOURS of misery is the typical report: racing heart, severe dry mouth, dizziness, anxiety, hangover days long Dependence can develop with regular use.
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