This is poisoning from mysterical oil, a clear liquid that smells like the spice nutmeg.
Alternative Names:
Nutmeg oil
Poisonous Ingredient:
Myristical oil (Myristica fragrans), which comes from the seed of a nutmeg.
Where Found:
Nutmeg
Mace
Aromatherapy products
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
Review Date: 5/8/2006
Reviewed By: Janeen R. Azare, PhD, MSPH, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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