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Elemicin
Introduction
Elemicin is a natural organic compound that is a constituent of the essential oil of nutmeg. It is believed to be responsible for the subtle psychoactive effects of nutmeg.
References
References
- “Chemistry and psychopharmacology of nutmeg and of several related phenylisopropylamines.” Shulgin, Alexander T.; Sargent, Thornton W.; Naranjo, Claudio. United States, Public Health Service Publication (1967), No. 1645 202-14.