Nutmeg
Nutmeg is mainly a culinary spice. Clinical evidence for supplemental use is very limited, and high doses can be toxic.
Overview
What is Nutmeg?
Nutmeg is a sweet and spicy spice used in cooking.
Dosage
Optimal dosing unknown.
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Database Snapshot
Most nutmeg research is concentrated in a handful of conditions.
- Oral health accounts for 2 of 2 studies (100%).
- Sparse coverage remains for Oral health.
Dietary Sources
Dietary sources
Nutmeg is used as a culinary spice in both sweet and savory dishes.
Safety
Nutmeg is safe and well-tolerated at doses commonly found in foods.
Oral use of doses 120 mg or greater may be unsafe and lead to hallucinations, agitation, palpitations, nausea and acute intoxication. Most side effects are associated with single doses above 5 grams. Symptoms typically begin 0.5-8 hours after ingestion and last up to 24-48 hours.
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References
Sources2 references
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SupplementDEX Database · Oral health
2 references1.SupplementDEX Database: Oral health — Comparative evaluation of nutmeg mouthwash and 0.2% chlorhexidine gluconate mouthwash on halitosis and plaque control: A randomized clinical trial2022
In 60 adults, 21 days of nutmeg mouthwash reduced plaque by 39% and halitosis by 24.7% at day 14, comparable to 0.2% chlorhexidine mouthwash.
2.SupplementDEX Database: Oral health — Efficacy of Myristica fragrans and Terminalia chebula as Pulpotomy Agents in Primary Teeth: A Clinical Study2018
In 20 primary teeth, nutmeg and Terminalia chebula herbal pulpotomy agents performed similarly to formocresol over 12 months follow-up.