You know what, I was searching about the effects of nutmeg on the liver because I heard of a condition known as "nutmeg liver" which because of its name lead me to believe that large quantites of nutmeg would lead to a cirrosis like condition. I found however that "nutmeg liver" is a condition brought about by alcoholism (the scarring of the liver from fatty acid build up). Its call that because it causes the liver to look like a cross-section of a nutmeg nut. I still believe that its use a an intoxicant is no very good due to the side effcts and poisoning potential. It is quite a tasty spice though.