Myristicin is a phenylpropene, a natural organic compound present in small amounts in the essential oil of nutmeg and to a lesser extent in other spices such as parsley and dill. It is insoluble in water, but soluble in ethanol and acetone. Myristicin is a psychoactive drug, acting as an anticholinergic, and is the traditional precursor for the ps...
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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. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: mi-ris′ti-sin Definitions: 1. 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.
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