For instance, the caffeine in tea and soda makes us alert, the molecule phenylethylamine in chocolate helps to elevate our mood, and the chemical myristicin in nutmeg can induce hallucinations at high doses. (scientificamerican.com)
One of its volatile oil compounds called myristicin has anti-tumoral properties. (detoxdiy.com)
Parsley's volatile oils — particularly myristicin — have been shown to inhibit tumor formation. (eatgood4life.com)