myristicin


my·ris·ti·cin

(mi-ris'ti-sin), A constituent of nutmeg thought to be responsible, at least in part, for the bizarre central nervous system symptoms produced by the ingestion of large amounts of nutmeg.

myristicin

An aromatic phenylpropene ether with anticholinergic and psychoactive properties, which is extracted from nutmeg. Excess consumption of nutmeg results in delirium and disorientation.