Myristicin

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Myristicin derived from Myristica fragans of nutmeg is a naturally occurring phenylpropane derivative, a pungent drug responsible for the toxicity of nutmeg (Myristica fragrans). Myristicin is a pale yellow, strong nutmeg-scented, pungent tasting liquid that is easily soluble in ethanol. Myristicin acts as an MAO-inhibitor and is hallucinogenic because of its metabolite, which is similar to mescaline.

Occurrence
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Myristicin is also found in dill (Anethum graveolens), lovage (Levisticum officinale) and parsley (Petroselinum crispum).

Literature
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  1. Hallström H et al (997) Toxicological evaluation of myristicin. Nat Toxins. 5: 186-192.
  2. Stein U et al (2001) Nutmeg (myristicin) poisoning--report on a fatal case and a series of cases recorded by a poison information centre. Forensic Sci Int 118:87-90.

Incoming links (3)

Nutmeg; Petroselini herba; Sharps;

Outgoing links (2)

Nutmeg; Sharps;