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Name: NUTMEG
Class: Herb
Risk Factor:    C

Fetal Risk Summary

Nutmeg, the dried aromatic seeds of the tree Myristica fragrans, is used as a common spice. The seeds contain a toxic chemical, myristicium, that has anticholinergic properties. A 1987 case report described an accidental overdose of grated nutmeg in a pregnant woman at 30 weeks' gestation (1). The woman used 1 tablespoon of the spice (equivalent to approximately 7 g, or one whole grated nutmeg) instead of the suggested amount of 1/8 teaspoon in a recipe for cookies (1). After ingesting some of the cookies, she developed a sinus tachycardia (170 beats/minute), hypertension (170/80 mm Hg), and a sensation of impending doom, but no mydriasis. The fetal heart rate was 160–170 beats/minute with loss of long-term variability. It returned to its normal baseline of 120–140 beats/minute within 12 hours. A diagnosis of atropine-like poisoning was made based on the history and physical findings (1). Following nonspecific treatment for poisoning, the mother made an uneventful recovery and was discharged home after 24 hours. Approximately 10 weeks later, she delivered a healthy infant.

Breast Feeding Summary

No data are available.

Reference

  • Lavy G. Nutmeg intoxication in pregnancy; a case report. J Reprod Med 1987;32:63–4.

    Index

    Q&A about Nutmeg

    Sean D
    nutmeg??????
    i have some questions. nutmeg? is it better if u smoke it or drink it. can u OD on it. do u mix anything to make it better?
    AARON G
    You're supposed to eat it. Be careful, it's poisonous in high doses and could kill you. You're also going to be sick for a while before and after. Altogether, sickness and trip included, you're looking at three days to get back to normal. If you're planning on using regular packaged nutmeg, don't even bother, sick is all you'll get. The stuff needed is the whole nut, and grate it yourself. I think the dose is 1 to 1.4 grams. You'll have to research it. If I were you, I'd go find some mushrooms rather than put yourself through that.
    latashab...
    Does anyone know how much ground nutmeg can be use to substitiute for fresh nutmeg?
    I am making three receipes which all call for freshly grated nutmeg. I have been to 6 grocery stores and can not find fresh nutmeg at all. Can anyone tell me how to substitute ground nutmeg for fresh nutmeg?
    s13610
    One whole nutmeg, grated, equals 2 to 3 teaspoons ground nutmeg.
    dgmulf
    What is a safe quantity of nutmeg to ingest?
    I've heard that you can get "high" off of eating nutmeg, but that it is also very dangerous to overdose. What is a safe quantity of nutmeg to ingest that will also give me some of the interesting effects reported of nutmeg? "...1.0 g or more it is a mild to medium hallucinogen, producing visual distortions and a mild euphoria...Ingestion of as little as 3 g may cause dry mouth, fast pulse, fever, flushing and possibly death." -Wikipedia Do you think I should go with one or two grams? Or do I have to take a dangerously large dose to get "high"? I weigh approximately 100 lbs and I am 14.
    pamela
    Nutmeg? Crack? Skip them all. Any amount is dangerous if you're looking for a high.
    Katie K
    how do you use nutmeg nuts to make nutmeg?
    I just recieved nutmeg nuts and I want to be able to use them while cooking but I dont know how to grind it.
    Digby
    If thy are still in the harded nut - them break them out - you'll know because they will rattle.

    Then grate the nut with a fine grater, you can buy nutmeg graters or micro graters.

    If it is whole nut with shell it may have a pice of mace around the outside - great ground and used in baking.
    shimmer dust. ✰
    What flavours do thyme, nutmeg, allspice, paprika and dillweed make?
    What flavours do thyme, nutmeg, allspice, paprika and dillweed make?
    thejanit...
    Eeeeewwww! Ok, leave out the dillweed and it would probably make a great-tasting chicken dish. Skin and boil the chicken in a big pot with the first four spices, then bone it and dice it and serve it over pasta. Take a little of the water in which it boiled and use that to make a sauce for the chicken. Leave the sauce fairly thin, I'd say. Add a little salt and pepper to the sauce, though. Sounds great.
    sharene goh
    How do we prepare a biofuel from nutmeg?
    The scientific name for nutmeg is Myristica fragens. Thank you.
    Paul B
    Why do you want to? Nutmeg is much more valuable as a spice, the only plants suitable for biofuels at the moment are those that produce a lot of oil or starch/sugar, and in any case conventional biofuels use up more land and energy than they are worth.

    There is a recent report of bio ethanol from switch grass, which uses the plant cellulose. If you're interested in biofuels, this may be the way to go.
    beaver
    Do you think that nutmeg and cinnamon are medicines or just flavouring ?
    Nutmeg and cinnamon are sometimes intended for diabetes, hypertension and other conditions. Did you experience something like that?
    Meganyea...
    Strange, but i thought i should mention it- I'm a diabetic with hypertension and I have cravings for cinnamon sticks... I chew on them all the time like I'm craving nicotine.

    Interesting, just thought I'd mention it.
    Okole
    Should I add ground nutmeg when I make my basil pesto?
    I'm making my first ever batch of pesto. Ingredients are: basil, EVOO, walnuts, parmesan, garlic, salt, pepper, and anchovies (though I haven't decided whether or not to use them yet). Would a little pre-ground nutmeg go well with this? Opinions please. Thanks.
    cwstufff...
    Nutmeg is my go-to spice whenever I want to add a little something extra. I think a shake would be perfect in some pesto.

    By the way: I love anchovies, but I dont think Id add any to your basil pesto... just a thought.
    FrankiGe...
    How long is whole nutmeg usable?
    I want to buy some spices online, but nutmeg is by the pound at the places I looked. I have a nutmeg grater so thought maybe I could get the whole ones. Still, a pound is a LOT. Can I have them for years?

    (tried getting some people together on my Freecycle cafe site to split an order, but no takers)
    miss_blu...
    Technically they will keep forever as long as you keep them in a cool, dry place and away from direct sunlight. Most dried herbs and spices will still be usable many, many years after purchase, although they will lose their flavour over time. The problem with nutmeg is that a little goes a long way - you would have to use it in a LOT of dishes to make it worthwhile buying so much.
    awesomne...
    how much nutmeg will you have to eat in order to get dizzy/high?
    like the kind of nutmeg in the kitchen that your parents use in food . not the natural seed.
    David C
    Way too much to be worth it