Myristical oil

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Myristical oil

Definition:

Myristical oil is from nutmeg and/or mace, which can be found in health-food stores. Toxicity is usually from overdose or allergic reaction. Exposure to the eyes or other mucous membranes can also cause irritation.

Alternative Names:

Nutmeg oil

Poisonous Ingredient:

nutmeg
mace

Where Found:

oil from the seed of a nutmeg

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Symptoms:

body as a whole
- convulsions
- dry mouth
eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- eye irritation
- double vision
gastrointestinal
- abdominal pain
heart and blood vessels
- rapid heartbeat
nervous system
- agitation
- anxiety
- brief euphoria (exaggerated feeling of well-being)
- delirium
- drowsiness
- hallucinations
- light-headedness

Home Treatment:

Call Poison Control. For any toxic ingestion, seek emergency medical care immediately.

Before Calling Emergency:

Determine the following information:

the patient's age, weight, and condition
name of product (as well as the ingredients and strength, if known)
the time it was swallowed
the amount swallowed

Poison Control, or a local emergency number:

They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Bring the poison container with you to the emergency room.

What to expect at the emergency room:

Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:

use gastric lavage
give charcoal
give fluids
symptom management

Expectations (prognosis):

This material is not very toxic. Recovery is likely.

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