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Which spice, derived from the seed of Myristica fragrans, was used as medicine by medieval physicians despite its known psychoactive and toxic properties in large doses?
Answer
Nutmeg
Nutmeg comes from the seed of Myristica fragrans and contains myristicin, a compound that can cause hallucinations and serious toxicity in large amounts. Medieval physicians prescribed it medicinally, unaware of — or undeterred by — its dangerous psychoactive potential.
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Nutmeg can cause hallucinations and serious toxicity in large doses. Medieval physicians prescribed it as a medicine despite its psychoactive dangers.
Other options people guess
- Clove
- Mace
- Cardamom
Topics
- spices
- medieval
- food-history
- toxicology
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