Myristica fragrans

Tropical and warm zones of Europe, Africa, Asia

Myristicin, can be converted in the human body to the hallucinogenic 5-methoxy-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine (MMDA)
other aromatic ethers
narcotic
very toxic in high doses --> delirium
associated with hallucinations, headache, dizziness, nausea

eat at least 1 tsp for narcotic effect, sniff, smoke
a much larger amount is required for a real high

Indian: intoxicating fruit
was smoked in Egypt as a tobacco substitute
Cures among the Arabs
indonesian natives
for western convicts it was a substitute for hashish