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L E G A L
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H I G H S
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A Concise Encyclopedia of
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Legal Herbs and Chemicals
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with Psychoactive Properties
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by
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Adam Gottlieb
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20th Century Alchemist
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This book is not intended to promote or encourage the possession, use,
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or manufacture of any illegal substances. The material herein is
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presented for reference and informational purposes only.
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The laws applicable to the drugs described herein may change.
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Remember -- even legal drugs may be dangerous. Consult your physician
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before consuming any drugs.
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For wholesale orders and inquiries contact Merchandising Service of
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America, Inc., 417 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19123.
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For individual copies of other books by the 20th Century Alchemist,
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write to:
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Twentieth Century Alchemist
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P.O. Box 3684
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Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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(C) 1973 20th Century Alchemist
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INTRODUCTION
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The materials discussed in this book are legal despite the fact
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that they have psychotropic properties. Some are far more potent than
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many controlled substances. They have not been designated as illegal
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by any state or federal codes, because they are relatively obscure and
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have never been subjected to abuse. Although chemicals such as
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mescaline and lysergic acid amide are controlled by Title 21 of the
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United States Code (1970 edition), their plant sources (except for
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ergot and peyote) are not so controlled. It is therefore legal to
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possess San Pedro cactus, morning glory seeds, Hawaiian wood rose,
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etc., as long as there is no indication that they are intended for
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other than normal horticultural or ornamental purposes. The materials
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listed here are legal at the time of this writing. They may be
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outlawed at any future date. It may be of some interest to some
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readers that the Church of the Tree of Life has declared as its
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religious sacraments most saubstances in this book. Because these
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substances were legal at the time of the Church's inception and
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incorporation, their use cannot be denied to members through any
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future legislation without directly violating the Constitution's
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guarantee of religious freedom. Those interested should send a
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stamped self-addressed envelope to the Church of the Tree of Life, 405
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Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, California 94133.
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Although there exist both state and federal laws against Psilocybe
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mushrooms and peyote, we have included these in our book of legal
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highs. We do so because of the glaring weaknesses in the legislation
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regarding these. Peyote is allowed to members of the Native American
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Church, because it was in use by the Plains Americans as a religious
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sacrament long before the caucasian immigrants and their progeny
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devised laws against it. Even today, a number of legitimate cactus
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nurseries still ship cuttings and seeds of this cactus to all parts of
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the country with apparent impunity.
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Many species of psilocybin-bearing mushroom grow wild throughout
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most parts of the United States, and can in no way be controlled.
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Since the original publication of this book, there has been a virtual
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mushroom revolution. Head shops and mail order houses now sell
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complete kits for home cultivation of _Psilocybe cubensis_ (spores
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included). The flagrant ignorance of the law-makers is reflected in
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the fact that in Title 21 the alkaloid _psilocin_ is misspelled as
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_psilocyn._ This small error is a product of the same mentality that
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classified cocaine as a narcotic in the 1922 Amendment to the Narcotic
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Drugs Import and Export Act and deliberately retains the error to this
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day.
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The purpose of this book is to provide the user with concise
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reference information on various legal psychotropic materials. These
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include plant materials in their crude hebal form, and chemicals
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either synthesized or extracted from natural minerals. For each item
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there is a brief description of the material, the method of
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preparation, dosage and use, analysis of active constituents, effects,
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contraindications (side effects, dangers, etc.), and names of
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commercial suppliers. The latter are given as letter codes. The
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corresponding names and addresses are to be found in the section
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titled "Suppliers." Because of increasing interest in horticulture of
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psychotropic plants, sources of seeds and live plants are also given.
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Some of the materials discussed are very dangerous and are
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strongly disrecommended. They are included because many people have
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already shown an interest in experimenting with them. We feel that it
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is important to discuss them while clearing indicating their dangers.
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Although we feel confident in the accuracy of the information in
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this guide, we can in no way assume responsibility for the experiences
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of persons following these data for personal drug use.
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This book is intended as a contribution to the world of
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information and general knowledge. It must not be construed as
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encouragement or endorsement, by the author or publisher, of the use
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of any of the materials herein described.
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LEGAL HIGHS
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HIGHS
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ADRENOCHROME SEMICARBAZONE -- 3-hydroxy-1-methyl-5,6-indolinedione
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semicarbazone.
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Material: Oxidized eniephrine (adrenaline) with semicarbazide.
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Usage: 100 mg is thoroughly dissolved in just enough alcohol,
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melted fat (butter), or vegetable oil and ingested. Because of its
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poor solubility in water these must be used to aid absorption.
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Effects: Physical stimulating, feeling of well-being, slight
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reduction of thought processes.
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Contraindications: None noted. Acts as a systemic hemostatic
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preventing capillary bleeding during injury. Adrenochrome causes
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chemically induced schizophrenia. Its semicarbazone does not.
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Supplier: CS.
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ALPHA-CHLORALOSE -- alpha-D-glucochloralose.
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Material: Synthetic chemical prepared by reacting chloral with
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glucose under heat.
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Usage: 350-500 mg orally.
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Effects: Euphoriant affecting CNS in a manner similar to PCP
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(phencyclidine), accompanied with mental changes like those from
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smoking hashish.
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Contraindications: Although a central depressant, in some
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individuals it may cause nervousness. Less toxic than PCP or chloral.
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Dangerous if taken with even small amounts of alcohol (even beer).
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May cause convulsions.
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Supplier: CS.
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ASARONE -- 1,2,4-trimethoxy-5-propenylbenzene or 2,4,5-trimethoxy-1-
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benzene.
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Material: A chemical related to mescaline and the amphetamines
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found in the roots of sweet flag (_Acorus calamus_) and _Asarum_ spp.
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It is chemically the precusor of TMA-2 (2,4,5-trimethoxy-a-methyl-4,5-
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methylenedioxyphenylethylamine), a hallucinogen with 18 times the gram
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potency of mescaline. Asarone is converted to TMA-2 in the body by
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aminization which takes place shortly after ingestion.
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Usage: 45-350 mg orally on empty stomach. Individual sensitivity
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varies widely.
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Effects: Simultaneous stimulant, hallucinogen, and sedative. One
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or another of these traits may be more pronounced depending upon the
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dose and the individual. CNS stimulant, antispasmatic.
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Contraindications: Should not be taken with MAO inhibitors.
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Supplier: CS.
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ATROPINE SULFATE
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Material: Sulfate of tropane alkaloid found in belladonna,
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datura, and several other solaneceous plants.
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Usage: 0.5-5 mg orally.
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Effects: Competitive acetylcholine inhibitor at receptor site
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(postganglionic junction). Does not prevent acetylcholine liberation.
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Hallucinogen, similar to scopolamine, but producing more excitement
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and less stupor. Potentiates other psychotropics, including opium,
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cannabis, harmala alkaloids, mescaline.
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Contraindications: Highly toxic. Side effects include dryness
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and soreness of mucous membranes, blurred vision, urinary retention,
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severe hallucinations, retrograde amnesia lasting several hours to
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several days. Not recommended without expert supervision. Possible
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brain damage from large amounts.
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Supplier: CR.
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BELLADONNA -- Deadly Nightshade. _Atropa belladonna_ L. Family
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Solanaceae (Potato family).
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Material: Leaves and roots of perennial herb found in wooded
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hills and shaded areas of central and southern Europe, southwest Asia,
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and Algeria, and naturalized in USA.
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Usage: Crushed dried leaves 30-200 mg or root 30-120 mg taken
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orally or smoked.
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Active Constituents: Atropine, scopolamine, and other tropanes.
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Leaves containe 0.3-0.5% total alkaloids, roots 0.4-0.7%.
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Effects: Hallucinogen, hypnotic, anticholinergic.
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Contraindications: Extremely toxic. Even moderate doses could be
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fatal. Root contains apoatropine which can be lethal even in small
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amounts, especially when taken orally. Use not recommended. See
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ATROPINE and SCOPOLAMINE.
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Supplier: Seeds RCS.
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BETEL NUT -- _Areca catechu._ Family Palmaceae (Palm family).
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Material: The large seed of this Asian palm tree.
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Usage: It is wrapped in the leaf of the betel pepper (_Piper
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chavica betel_) and sprinkled with burnt lime, catechu gum from the
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Malayan acacia tree (_Acacia catechu_) and nutmeg, cardamom or other
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species. This morsel is placed in the mouth and sucked on for several
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hours.
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Active Constituents: Arecoline (methyl-1,2,5,6-tetrahydro-1-
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methylnicotinate), a votalite oil, is released from the nut by action
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of saliva and time. Betel leaf contains chavicol, allylpyrocathechol,
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chavibetol and cadinene.
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Effects: Arecoline is a central nervous system stimulant. It
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increases respiration and decreases the work load of the heart. Betel
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leaf has mild stimulating properties.
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Contraindications: Excessive arecoline from immoderate use or
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from unripe nuts can cause dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, and
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convulsions. Frequent use stains mouth, gums, and teeth deep red
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(caused by catechu gum). Long-term overuse of betel nut is said to
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weaken sexual potency.
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Supplier: Areca nuts and betel leaves, MGH; young palms, RCS.
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BROOM -- (_Genista,_ _Cytisus,_ _Spartium_ spp.). Family Leguminosae
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(Bean family).
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Material: Blossoms of any of several species including Canary
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Island broom (Genista canariensis), Scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius),
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and Spanish broom (Spartium junceum).
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Usage: Blossoms are collected,
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aged in a sealed jar for 10 days, dried, and rolled into cigarettes.
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Smoke is inhailed and held.
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Active Constituents: Cytisine (a toxic pyridine).
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Effects: One cigarette produces relaxed feelings for 2 hours.
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More causes deeper relaxation and longer-lasting effects (4-5 hours).
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Relaxation is deepest during 2 hours and is followed by mental
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alertness and increased awareness of color without hallucinations.
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Contraindications: Usually no undesirable side effects or
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hangover. Some persons experience mild headache immediately after
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smoking. Broom flowers are extremely toxic when ingested. Has heart-
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stimulating properties like digitalis.
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Supplier: Common in parks and gardens. Dried broom, MGH; viable
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seeds and plants, RCS.
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CABEZA DE ANGEL -- _Calliandra anomala._ Family Leguminosae (Bean
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family).
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Material: Resins of shrub with feathery, crimson flowers found in
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level or mountainous places and near streams in southern Mexico and
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Guatemala; sometimes cultivated as ornamental in California.
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Usage: Formerly used by Aztecs. Incisions made in bark, resins
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collected after several days, dried, pulverized, mixed with ash, and
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snuffed.
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Active Constituents: Unidentified.
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Effects: Hypnotic, induces sleep. Also used medicinally for
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dysyntery, swellings, fever, and malaria.
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Contraindications: None known.
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Supplier: Seeds and cuttings, RCS (inquire).
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CALAMUS -- Sweet flag, rat root (_Acorus calamus_). Family Araceae
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(Arum family).
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Material: Roots of tall, fragrant, sword-leaved plant found in
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marshes and borders of ponds and streams in Europe, Asia, and North
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America from Nova Scotia to Minnesota, southward to Florida and Texas.
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Usage: Roots are collected in late autumn or spring, washed,
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voided of root fibres and dried with moderate heat. Root may be
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chewed or broken up and boiled as a tea. Doses range from 2 to 10
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inches of root. Root deteriorates with age. Usually inactive after 1
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year. Store closed in cool dry place.
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Active Constituents: Asarone and beta-asarone.
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Effects: A piece of dried root the thickness of a pencil and
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about 2 inches long provides stimulating and buoyant feelings. A
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piece 10 inches long acts as a mind alterant and hallucinogen. (See
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ASARONE.)
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Contraindications: The FDA frowns upon the sale and use of
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calamus and has issued directives to certain herb dealers not to sell
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it to the public. An FDA directive is simply a polite word for a
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threat of hassling without a law to back it. At present there are no
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laws against calamus. Some experiments have indicated that excessive
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amounts of calamus oil can increase the tumor rate in rats. Many of
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the Cree Indians of Northern Alberta chew calamus root for oral
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hygiene and as a stimulating tonic. They apparently suffer no
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unpleasant side effects. In fact, those who use it seem to be in
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better general health than those who do not.
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Supplier: Dried root, MGH; viable root, RCS, GBR.
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CALEA -- _Calea zacatechichi._ Family Compositae (Sunflower family).
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Material: Leaves of a shrub from central Mexico and Costa Rica.
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Usage: 1 oz. of crushed dried leaves is steeped in 1 pt. water or
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extracted into alcohol. Tea is drunk slowly. A cigarette of the
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leaves may be smoked to increase the effect.
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Active Constituents: Alkaloids have not been found in calea.
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Psychoactive components uncertain but believed to be in aromanic and
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bitter principle.
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Effects: Feelings of repose after 30 minutes with increased
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awareness of heart and pulse. One oz. clarifies mind and senses.
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Larger amounts may induce hallucinations.
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Contraindications: None known.
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Supplier: Must be procured in Mexico. Oaxaca marketplace.
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CALIFORNIA POPPY -- _Eschscholtzia californica._ Family Papaveraceae
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(Poppy family).
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Material: Leaves, flowers, and capsules of common wildflower.
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Usage: Materials are dried and smoked.
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Active Constituents: Opium-related alkaloids: protopine,
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chelerythrine, sanguinarine, alpha- and beta-homochelidonine, and
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several glucosides.
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Effects: Very mild marijuana-like euphoria from smoking last 20-
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30 minutes. Concentrated extract of plant may be more potent when
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ingested or smoked.
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Contraindications: No apparent side effects. Not habit-forming.
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Appears to be ineffective when used again within 24 hours.
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Supplier: Grows wild (protected by California law; misdemeanor,
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fine for plucking). Seeds, B, FM, G, NK, RCS.
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CATNIP -- _Nepeta catoria._ Family Labiatae (Mint family).
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Material: Leaves.
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Usage: Leaves are smoked alone or with tobacco in equal parts.
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Also, extract is sprayed on tobacco or other smoking material.
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Active Constituents: Metatabilacetone, nepatalactone, nepetalic
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acid.
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Effects: Mild marijuana-like euphoria, more intense and longer-
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lasting with tobacco.
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Contraindications: No harmful side effects known. Tobacco is
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harmful and addicting.
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Supplier: MGH or pet stores. Extract in aerosol from pet stores.
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Viable seeds; B, FM, G, NK, RCS.
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CHICALOTE -- Also called Prickly Poppy. _Argemone mexicana._ Family
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Papaveraceae (Poppy family).
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Material: Seeds and golden sap from unripe capsules of prickly-
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leaved, yellow flowered perennial found in dry fields and roadsides of
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southwestern USA and Mexico.
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Usage: Capsule is pierced or opened, sap collected, dried,
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smoked, or ingested like opium.
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Active Constituents: Protopine, berberine (morphine-related
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alkaloids), and several isoquinilines.
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Effects: Sedative, analgesic, and euphoriant. Mild
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hallucinogenic effects from seeds.
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Contraindications: None known from discreet use. Continued use
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can aggravate glaucoma and cause edema or dropsy.
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Supplier: Viable seeds, RCS.
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CHODAT; HSIAO-TS'AO -- _Polygala sibirica_; _P. tenuifolia._ Family
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Polygalaceae (Milkwort family).
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Material: Yellow-brown roots with acrid-sweet taste, from plant
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native to temperate Asia (northern China and Japan).
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Usage: 1 tbsp. brewed as tea or powdered and combined with other
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herbs. Taken daily for several weeks.
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Active Constituents: Senegin (7% of dried weight).
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Effects: Many medicinal uses. Used in Taoist medicine to improve
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memory and mental powers.
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Contraindications: None known. Too much may induce vomiting.
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Supplier: This when available, or related speices _P. senega,_
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MGH.
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COLORINES -- _Erythrina flabelliformis_ and other species. Family
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Leguminosae (Bean family).
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Material: Bright red beans of woody shrubs or trees found in
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southwestern USA, Mexico, and Guatemala.
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Usage: 1/4-1/2 seed is chewed and swallowed.
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Active Constituents: Undetermined toxic indole and
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insoquinilines.
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Effects: Stupor and hallucinations.
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Contraindications: Extremely toxic. Not recommended.
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Supplier: Grows wild in flat, dry areas.
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DAMIANA -- _Turnera diffusa._ Family Turneraceae.
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Material: Fragrant leaves of shrub found in tropical America,
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Texas, and California.
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Usage: 2 tbsp. leaves simmered in 1 pt. water. Tea is drunk at
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same time as pipeful of leaves is smoked.
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Active Constituents: Undetermined principle in oily fraction of
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extract.
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Effects: Mild aphrodisiac and marijuana-like euphoria lasting 1-
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1.5 hours. Regular, moderate use has tonic effect on sexual organs.
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Contraindications: Smoke harsh on lungs, best used in water-pipe.
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Tea has slightly bitter taste; honey may be added. Some say excessive
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long-term use may be toxic to liver.
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DILL -- _Amethum graveolens._ Family Ubelliferae (Carrot family).
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Material: Oil from seeds.
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Usage: Oil is ingested.
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Active Constituents: Dillapiole (non-amine precursor of 2,3-
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dimethoxy-4,5-methylenedioxyamphetamine [DMMDA-2]).
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Effects and contraindications: See PARSLEY.
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Supplier: Spice section of grocery stores; herb dealers, MGH.
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Viable seeds; B, FM, G, NK, RCS.
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DONANA -- _Coryphanta macromeris._ Family Cactaceae (Cactus family).
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Material: Small, spiny cactus from northern Mexico and southern
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Texas.
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Usage: Spines are removed and 8-12 fresh or dried cacti are
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consumed on an empty stomach. These may be chewed or crushed and
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brewed for 1 hour as tea.
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Active Constituents: Macromerine (L-alpha-3,4-diimethoxyphenyl-
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beta-dimethylaminoethanol), a beta-phenethylamine 1/5 the gram potency
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of mescaline.
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Effects: Hallucinogen somewhat similar to mescaline.
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Contraindications: Should not be taken in large doses with strong
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MAO inhibitors. Otherwise none known.
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Supplier: Cuttings, AHD; seeds, RCS, NMCR.
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EPENA -- Also called yopo. _Virola calophylla._ Family Myristicaceae
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(Nutmeg family).
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Material: Red resin beneath the bark of tree found in rain
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forests of Colombia and Brazil.
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Usage: Resin scraped or boiled from bark, dried, pulverized,
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mixed with ashes, and snuffed.
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Active Constituents: N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT), 5-methoxy-N,N-
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dimethyltryptamine (5-MeO-DMT), bufotenine.
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Effects: Powerful instantaneous hallucinogen. Peak effects last
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about 30 minutes. Color and size changes, dizziness. Aftereffects:
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buoyant feelings, pleasant stimulating lasting several hours.
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Contraindications: Excessive dose may cause headache and
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confusion during first 5 minutes. May cause nausea on full stomach.
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Physical pain or discomfort may be amplified during first 10 minutes.
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MAO inhibitor.
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Supplier: No local source of epena. DMT and bufotenine illegal
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in USA. See 5-MeO-DMT.
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5-FLUORO-A-METHYLTRYPTAMINE
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Material: Synthetic tryptamine.
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Usage: 25 mg is ingested.
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Effects: Hallucinogen and stimulant; causes dream-like state
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similar to psilocybin, but without drowsiness or lassitude.
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Contraindications: MAO inhibitor. (See list of incompatible
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materials.)
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Supplier: CS.
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Note: Other methylated tryptamines with similar psychoactive
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properties include: 6-fluoro-alpha-methyltrypta-5-methyltryptamine,
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N-methyltryptamine, 5-methyltryptamine. The dosage, effects, and
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contraindications are about the same for these as for the above. Some
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of the non-methylated derivatives are also active. These include 5-
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and 6-fluorotryptamine and 5- and 6-fluorotryptophan.
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FLY AGARIC -- _Amanita muscaria._ Family Agaricaceae (Agaric family).
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Material: Mushroom with red caps and white flakes found in birch
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or pine forests during rainy season in north temperate zones of
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eastern and western hemispheres.
|
|
Usage: Mushrooms are collected and dried in the sun or in oven at
|
|
200 degrees. No more than one medium-size mushroom should be taken
|
|
until individual's tolerance is determined.
|
|
Active Constituents: Muscimol; and ibotenic acid, which converts
|
|
muscimol upon drying. Some muscarine is also present but because of
|
|
its difficulty in passing the blood-brain barrier it is believed not
|
|
to be responsible for psychoactive effects.
|
|
Effects: Effects vary with individuals, source of mushroom, and
|
|
dose. The usual pattern is dizziness, twitching and possible nausea
|
|
after 30 minutes, followed by numbness of feet and twilight sleep for
|
|
2 hours, with colorful visions and intensified awareness of sounds.
|
|
After this, one may feel buoyant with great energy and strength.
|
|
Hallucinations and distortion of size are common. Entire experience
|
|
last about 5-6 hours. Muscimol is an hallucinogen which affects the
|
|
central nervous system. Ibotenic acid causes flushing of the skin and
|
|
lethargy. Muscarine is a highly toxic hallucinogen.
|
|
Contraindications: Before harvesting these or any mushrooms for
|
|
ingestion one should establish positive identification. Several
|
|
closely related amanita species are extremely toxic. These include
|
|
_A. pantherina,_ _A. virosa,_ _A. verna,_ and _A. phalloides_
|
|
(destroying angel). Large amounts of _A. muscaria_ can also be fatal.
|
|
Three mushrooms is the absolute maximum recommended.
|
|
Note: Most ingested muscimol is passed unaltered into the urine.
|
|
Siberian mushroom users make the practice of drinking this urine to
|
|
recycle the psychoactive materials.
|
|
Supplier: Must be gathered from nature.
|
|
|
|
GI'-I-SA-WA. _Lycoperdon marginatum_ and _L. mixtecorum._ Family
|
|
Lycoperdaceae.
|
|
Material: Puffball fungus found at high altitudes in temperate
|
|
forests in Mexico.
|
|
Usage: Puffball and/or spores are ingested.
|
|
Active Constituents: Unidentified alkaloid.
|
|
Effects: Half-sleep state with non-visual hallucinations (voices,
|
|
echoes, and other sound).
|
|
Contraindications: None known.
|
|
Supplier: Some related species grow wild in USA.
|
|
|
|
GUARANA -- _Paullinia cupana_ HBK. Family Sapindaceae (Soapberry
|
|
family).
|
|
Material: Seeds of woody liana from forests of Brazil.
|
|
Usage: Seeds are allowed to mold, are ground, mixed with cassava
|
|
flour and water to form paste, and dried in cylindrical shapes. For
|
|
use 1/2 tsp. is scraped from cylinder, dissolved in 1 cup hot water
|
|
with honey, and drunk.
|
|
Active Constituents: Caffeine 5% (2-1/2 times that of coffee).
|
|
Effects: Stimulant.
|
|
Contraindications: Long-term excessive use of caffeine may cause
|
|
nervousness, insomnia, habituation.
|
|
Supplier: MGH.
|
|
|
|
HARMINE -- 7-methoxy-1-methyl-9H-pyrido (3,4-b) indole.
|
|
Material: Indole-based alkaloid found in several places including
|
|
_Banisteriopsis caapi_ (from which the South American hallucinogenic
|
|
brew yage is prepared), _Peganum harmala_ (Syrian rue), _Zygophyllum
|
|
fabago_ and _Passiflora incarnata._
|
|
Usage: 25-750 mg harmine (see effects) is ingested on an empty
|
|
stomach. In its hydrochloride form harmine may be snorted (20-200
|
|
mg). Injection dosges are smaller: SC 40-70 mg, IV 10-30 mg.
|
|
Absorbed poorly through stomach. Small doses (20-200 mg) effective
|
|
intrabuccally and sublingually.
|
|
Effects: Harmine and related alkaloids are serotonin antagonists,
|
|
hallucinogen, CNS stimulants, and short-term MAO inhibitors (100 x MAO
|
|
inhibition of improniazid but lasting only several hours). Small
|
|
doses (25-50 mg) act as mild and therapeutic cerebral stimulant,
|
|
sometimes producing drowsy or dreamy state for 1-2 hours. Larger
|
|
doses up to 750 mg may have hallucinogenic effect, the intensity of
|
|
which varies widely with the individual. Doses of 25-250 mg taken
|
|
with LSD or psiolcybin alter the quality of the experience of the
|
|
latter. Telepathic experiences have been reported with this
|
|
combination.
|
|
Contraindications: Harmine is a brief MAO inhibitor. It should
|
|
not be used with alcohol and certain foods and drugs (see list). When
|
|
snuffed, harmine may be slightly irritating to nasal passages. Large
|
|
amounts may depress CNS. Since individual sensitivity varies this may
|
|
occur with 250-750 mg.
|
|
Supplier: CS.
|
|
Note: Notes on other harmala alkaloids: Different harmala
|
|
alkaloids vary in potency. The equivalent of 10 mg harine is 50 mg
|
|
harmaline, 35 mg tetrahydraharman, 25 mg harmalol or harmol, 4 mg
|
|
methoxyharmalan. Harmal alkaloids are synergistic (mutually
|
|
potentiating) and are therefore most effective when combined in an
|
|
appropriate balance. Tropines (belladonna alkaloids) also potentiate
|
|
harmals. Harmol and harmalol (phenols) in overdoses can cause
|
|
progressive CNS paralysis.
|
|
|
|
HAWAIIAN WOOD ROSE, BABY -- _Argyreia nervosa._ Family Convolvulaceae
|
|
(Bindweed family).
|
|
Material: Seeds within round pods of climbing plant found in
|
|
Asian and Hawaiian forests.
|
|
Usage: Seeds are removed form pods, white layer is scraped or
|
|
singed from seed coat and seeds are ground and consumed or soaked in
|
|
water, strained, and drunk. Dose 4-8 seeds.
|
|
Active Constituents: D-lysergic acid amine and related compounds.
|
|
Effects: LSD-like experience with extreme lassitude. Nausea may
|
|
be experienced during first hour or two. Total experience lasta bout
|
|
6 hours. Tranquil feelings may continue for 12 or more hours
|
|
afterwards.
|
|
Contraindications: Pregnant women or persons with history of
|
|
liver disorders should not take lysergic acid amindes.
|
|
Supplier: MGH.
|
|
|
|
HAWAIIAN WOOD ROSE, LARGE -- _Merremia tuberosa._ Family
|
|
Convolvulaceae (Bindweed family).
|
|
Material: Large, black seeds within lantern-like pod of Hawaiian
|
|
vine.
|
|
Usage, Effects, and Contraindications: Similar to baby wood rose.
|
|
Dose 4-8 large seeds.
|
|
Supplier: RCS.
|
|
|
|
HELIOTROPE -- _Valeriana officinalis._ Family Valerianaceae.
|
|
Material: Roots of fairly common garden plant.
|
|
Usage: 1/2 oz. boiled for 5 minutes in 1 pt. water, strained, and
|
|
drunk.
|
|
Active Constituents: Chatinine, valerine (alkaloids), valeric
|
|
(propylacetic) acid.
|
|
Effects: Tranquilizer and sedative.
|
|
Contraindications: Has unpleasant smell but tolerable taste. May
|
|
add honey.
|
|
Supplier: Herb, MGH; seeds, RCS.
|
|
|
|
HENBANE -- _Hyoscyamus niger_ L. Family Solanaceae (Potato family).
|
|
Material: Various parts of hairy, sticky biennial or annual found
|
|
in waste places, roadsides, and sandy areas of Europe (sometimes USA).
|
|
Usage: Leaves and seeds are smoked in India and Africa for
|
|
inebriating effect. Brew made by boiling crushed roots.
|
|
Active Constituents: Hyoscyamine, scopolamine, and other
|
|
tropanes.
|
|
Effects: Hallucinogen and sedative. Hyoscyamine is similar to
|
|
atropine but more powerful in its effects upon the peripheral nervous
|
|
system.
|
|
Contraindications: Same as thornapple. European sorcerers of
|
|
middle ages claimed that excessive use can cause permament insanity.
|
|
Supplier: Must find in habitat.
|
|
|
|
HOPS -- _Humulus lupulus._ Family Cannabinaceae.
|
|
Material: Flaky-textured and pleasantly bitter fruiting parts of
|
|
perennial vine used as a flavoring in beer brewing.
|
|
Usage: May be smoked like marijuana, extracted into alcohol or
|
|
steeped in water (1 oz./pt.).
|
|
Active Constituents: Lupuline (a resinous powder chemically
|
|
related to THC).
|
|
Effects: Sedative: When smoked gives mild marijuana-like high
|
|
with sedative qualities.
|
|
Contraindications: Excessive use over a long period may cause
|
|
dizziness, mental stupor, and mild jaundice symptoms in some
|
|
individuals.
|
|
Note: Several popular books on the cultivation of cannabis have
|
|
pointed out that hops vines may be grafted to marijuana root stocks.
|
|
The result is a plant which appears to be a normal hops vine but which
|
|
contains the active constituents of marijuana. This means that people
|
|
can raise their own marijuana disguised as hops and not be discovered
|
|
by law agents. Because of this the government has asked hope growers
|
|
to refuse to sell hops cuttings to the general public. There are no
|
|
laws against hops but they are now difficult to obtain. Hops are
|
|
mostly propagated from root cuttings. Viable seeds are rare.
|
|
Supplier: Dried hops, MGH; viable seeds, RCS; viable root, WP.
|
|
|
|
HYDRANGEA -- _Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora._ Family
|
|
Saxifragaceae.
|
|
Material: Leaves of common garden shrub.
|
|
Usage: Leaves are dried and smoked. One cigarette only.
|
|
Active Constituents: Hydrangin, saponin, and cyanogenic
|
|
substances.
|
|
Effects: Mild marijuana-like high, subtoxic inebriation.
|
|
Contraindications: Too mujch may produce more cyanide than the
|
|
system can metabolize. Not recommended.
|
|
Supplier: Live plants; nurseries, RCS.
|
|
|
|
INDIAN SNAKEROOT -- _Rauwolfia serpentina._ Family Aponcynaceae
|
|
(Dogbane family).
|
|
Material: Root of shrub native to India.
|
|
Usage: 50-150 mg of root is chewed and ingested.
|
|
Active Constituents: Reserpine, rescinnamine, yohimbine,
|
|
ajmaline, serpentine (indole alkaloids).
|
|
Effects: Lowers blood pressure, tranquilizes mind without causing
|
|
stupor and ataxia. Effects are delayed for several days to several
|
|
weeks because reserpine must be converted in the body into secondary
|
|
substances. Used medicinally to treat insanity and by holy men to
|
|
produce states of tranquility conducive to meditation. Effects last
|
|
for several days.
|
|
Contraindications: See RESERPINE.
|
|
Supplier: MGH (inquire). See RESERPINE and RESCINAMINE.
|
|
|
|
INTOXICATING MINT -- _Lagochilus inebrians._ Family Libiatae (Mint
|
|
family).
|
|
Materials: Leaves of Central Asian shrub.
|
|
Usage: Leaves are dried and steeped to make tea.
|
|
Active Constituents: Unidentified polyhydric alcohol.
|
|
Effects: Tranquilizer, intoxicant, mild hallucinogen.
|
|
Contraindications: None known.
|
|
Supplier: MGH (inquire first).
|
|
|
|
IOCHROMA -- _Iochroma_ spp. Family Solanaceae (Potato family).
|
|
Material: Leaves of shrub of small tree with tubular flowers
|
|
(purple, blue, scarlet, or white) found in wooded areas of Peru,
|
|
Chile, and Colombia (especially Andean highlands); also cultivated in
|
|
gardens in USA.
|
|
Usage: Leaves are smoked or made into tea.
|
|
Active Constituents: Unidentified (probably tropanes).
|
|
Effects: Hallucinogen.
|
|
Contraindications: Insufficient data. Caution advised with all
|
|
tropane-bearing materials.
|
|
Supplier: Cutting, RCS.
|
|
|
|
JUNIPER -- _Juniperas macropoda._ Family Cupressaceae (Cypress
|
|
family).
|
|
Materials: Leaves and branches of bush or tree found in
|
|
northwestern Himalayan area. Berries of some juniper species are used
|
|
in gin.
|
|
Usage: Leaves and branches are spread upon embers of fire.
|
|
Person places blanket over head while inhaling smoke.
|
|
Active Constituents: Psychotropic agent uncertain.
|
|
Nonacosanol,beta-D-glucoside of beta-sitosterol, sugiol (a diterpene
|
|
ketone), and several glycosides and aglycones have been isolated.
|
|
Effects: Intoxicant, hallucinogen, and deliriant. Causes user to
|
|
move about in agitated, dizzy manner for several minutes, then
|
|
collapse into hypnotic trance. Experience lasts about 30 minutes
|
|
during which user may experience visions of communication with
|
|
supernatural entities.
|
|
Contraindication: Not specifically known, but obviously not for
|
|
frequent use. Probably hepatotoxic.
|
|
Supplier: Berries, MGH; plants (some species), RCS, nurseries.
|
|
|
|
KAVA KAVA -- _Piper methysticum._ Family Piperaceae (Pepper family).
|
|
Material: Root pulp and lower stems of tall perennial shrub from
|
|
South Pacific islands, Hawaiian Islands, and New Guinea.
|
|
Usage: In the islands two methods are used. If dried kava roots
|
|
are simply made into a tea, the water-soluble components are released
|
|
and it acts as a mild stimulating tonic. If materials are first
|
|
chewed, then spit into a bowl and mixed with coconut milk, powerful
|
|
narcotic resins are released in emulsion. Those who do not wish to
|
|
pre-chew the root may do either of the following for the same result:
|
|
(1) 1 oz. pulverized or finely ground kava is mixed with 10 oz. water
|
|
or coconut milk, 2 tbsp. coconut oil or olive oil, and 1 tbsp. lcithin
|
|
and blended in an osterizer until liquid takes on milky appearance.
|
|
Serves 2-4 persons. (2) Extract resins with ispropyl (rubbing)
|
|
alcohol in heat bath, remove solvents by evaporation. Redissolve in
|
|
just enough warmed brandy, rum, or vodka. Honey may be added to
|
|
sweeten. A small cordial glass per person should be enough. The
|
|
first method emulsifies the resins, the second method dissolves them
|
|
in alcohol. The latter is the more potent method because alcohol
|
|
swiftly carries resins into the system.
|
|
Active Constituents: Kawain, dihydrokawain, methysticin,
|
|
dihydromethysticin, yangonin, and dihydroyangonin (resinous alpha
|
|
pyrones).
|
|
Effects: Pleasant stimulating after 30 minutes (sooner in
|
|
alcohol). After another 30 minutes euphoric and lethargic sedative
|
|
effects are felt but with unimpaired mental alertness. Depresses
|
|
spinal activity, not cerebral activity. After a time, one may desire
|
|
sleep. Total experience lasts 2-3 hours. Aftereffects: pleasant,
|
|
relaxed feelings. No hangover.
|
|
Contraindications: Generally nontoxic. If fresh root or alcohol
|
|
extract is used excessively for several months, it may become habit-
|
|
forming and cause yellowing, rashes, scaliness or ulcers of skin,
|
|
diarrhea, emaciation, loss of appetite, reddening and weakening of the
|
|
eyes. These symptoms disappear rapidly when kava intake is stopped or
|
|
reduced. These conditions do not occur with normal use (once per week
|
|
in islands). Used normally, kava is stimulating to appetite and
|
|
generally beneficial.
|
|
Supplier: MGH.
|
|
|
|
KHAT -- _Catha edulis._ Family Celastraceae (Burningbush family).
|
|
Material: Fresh leaves and stems of shrub or three found in
|
|
wooded areas of Ethiopia. Now cultivated in neighboring lands.
|
|
Usage: Fresh leaves are chewed or brewed as tea.
|
|
Active Constituents: Norpseudoephedrine, vitamin C (which helps
|
|
to counteract some bad effects of the drug).
|
|
Effects: Stimulation, euphoria, mental clarity, followed
|
|
occasionally by hallucinations terminating in drowsiness, sleep, or
|
|
depression. Respiratory and pulse rate increase.
|
|
Contraindications: Initial use sometimes accompanied by
|
|
dizziness, lassitude, epigastric pain, decreased cardiovascular
|
|
capacity. Prolonged use may result in cardiac diseaes, appetite loss,
|
|
reduction in sexual drive, delirium tremens.
|
|
Supplier: Cuttings, RCS (inquire).
|
|
|
|
KOLA NUTS -- _Cola nitida._ Family Sterculiaceae (Cacao family).
|
|
Material: Seeds of African tree.
|
|
Usage: Seeds are chewed or ground and boiled in water, 1
|
|
tbsp./cup.
|
|
Active Constituents: Caffeine 2%, theobromine, kolanin (a
|
|
glucoside).
|
|
Effects: Stimulant and economizer of muscular and nervous
|
|
energies. Aids combustion of fats and carbohydrates, reduces
|
|
combustion of nitrogen and phosphorus in the body.
|
|
Contraindications: Long-term excessive use of caffeine may cause
|
|
nervousness, insomnia, habituation.
|
|
Supplier: MGH.
|
|
|
|
KUTHMITHI -- _Withania somnifera._ Family Solanaceae (Potato family).
|
|
Material: Root-bark of shrub found in open places and disturbed
|
|
areas of South Africa, tropical Africa and India. Other parts of
|
|
plant used medicinally as local pain reliever, leaves to rid lice,
|
|
fruit to make soap.
|
|
Usage: Root-bark boiled as infusion.
|
|
Active Constituents: Somniferine, withaferin, and other
|
|
alkaloids.
|
|
Effects: Sedative.
|
|
Contraindications: No apparent undesirable side effects. Given
|
|
safely to infants in North Africa.
|
|
Supplier: Cuttings, RCS (inquire).
|
|
|
|
LION'S TAIL -- _Leonotis leonurus_ R. Br. Family Labiatae (Mint
|
|
family).
|
|
Material: Resins from leaves of tall South African perennial
|
|
shrub found in gardens of warmer parts of U.S.
|
|
Usage: Dark green resin is scraped or extracted form leaves and
|
|
flower parts and added to tobacco or other smoking mixtures. Dried
|
|
leaves may also be smoked or chewed.
|
|
Active Constituents: Unidentified resinous materials (possibly
|
|
leonurine).
|
|
Effects: Euphoric, marijuana-like experience.
|
|
Contraindications: Persistent use may lead to habituation (same
|
|
degree as tobacco).
|
|
Supplier: Some Southern California nurseries; RCS (inquire).
|
|
|
|
LOBELLA -- _Lobelia inflata._ Family Lobeliaceae.
|
|
Material: Leaves, stems, and seeds of North American plant
|
|
sometimes called Indian tobacco.
|
|
Usage: May be smoked or steeped -- 1 tbsp./pt. water.
|
|
Active Constituents: Lobeline -- 2-[6-(beta-hydroxy-phenethyl)-1-
|
|
methyl-2-piperidyl] acetophenone -- and related alkaloids.
|
|
Effects: When smoked, produces mild marijuana-like euphoria and
|
|
improves mental clarity. Tea acts simultaneously as a stimulant and
|
|
relaxant. Lesser amounts tend to act as stimulant; larger amounts as
|
|
a relaxant. Also, may cause tingling body sensations and altered
|
|
mental state.
|
|
Contraindications: Has acrid taste, causes unpleasant, prickly
|
|
feelings in mouth and throat. May cause nauseea, vomiting, and
|
|
circulatory disturbances. Smoking may cause brief headache in persons
|
|
subjects to migraine.
|
|
Supplier: Herb and herbal seed, MGH; viable seed, RCS.
|
|
|
|
MADAGASCAR PERIWINKLE -- _Catharanthus roseus,_ formerly _Vinca
|
|
rosea._ Family Apocynaceae (Dogbane family).
|
|
Material: Leaves of everblooming subshrub native to Madagascar,
|
|
now grown as ornamental throughout USA and found in Florida.
|
|
Usage: Dried leaves are smoked.
|
|
Active Constituents: Indole alkaloids resembling ibogaine:
|
|
akuammine, catahrosine, vindoline, vincristine, vinblastine,
|
|
vincamine.
|
|
Effects: Euphoria and hallucinations. Vincamine improves mental
|
|
ability in cerebrovascular disorders.
|
|
Contraindications: Causes immedate reduction of white corpuscles.
|
|
Excessive or prolonged use causes itching and burning skin, hair loss,
|
|
ataxia, and degeneration of muscle tissue. Strongly disrecommended.
|
|
Supplier: Plants, nurseries; viable seeds, RCS.
|
|
|
|
MANDRAKE -- _Mandragora officinarum._ L. Family Solanaceae (Potato
|
|
family).
|
|
Material: Various parts especially parsnip-shaped root of
|
|
perennial plant found in fields and stony places of southern Europe.
|
|
Usage: Brew made from boiling crushed root.
|
|
Active Constituents: Scopolamine, hyoscyamine, mandragorine, and
|
|
other tropanes.
|
|
Effects: Hallucinations followed by deathlike trance and sleep.
|
|
Contraindications: Same as thornapple. Said to cause insanity.
|
|
Not recommended.
|
|
Supplier: Must be obtained in Europe.
|
|
|
|
MARABA -- _Kaempferia galanga_ L. Family Zingiberaceae (Ginger
|
|
family).
|
|
Material: Rhizome of stemless herb found in New Guinea, India,
|
|
Malaya, and the Moluccas.
|
|
Usage: Rhizome chewed and ingested.
|
|
Active Constituents: Unidentified substance(s) in volatile oils
|
|
of rhizome.
|
|
Effects: Hallucinogen.
|
|
Contraindications: None known. Has long history of medicinal
|
|
use.
|
|
Supplier: MGH (inquire).
|
|
|
|
MATE -- _Ilex paraguayensis._ Family Aquifoliaceae (Holly family).
|
|
Material: Leaves of small evergreen tree found near streams in
|
|
forests of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.
|
|
Usage: Leaves steeped in hot water and drunk.
|
|
Active Constituents: Caffeine and other purines.
|
|
Effects: Stimulant. Not as upsetting to system as coffee or tea.
|
|
Contraindications: Long-term excessive use of caffeine may cause
|
|
nervousness, insomnia, habituation.
|
|
Supplier: MGH, health stores.
|
|
|
|
MESCAL BEANS -- _Sophara secundiflora._ Family Leguminosae (Bean
|
|
family).
|
|
Material: Red bean of evergreen shrub found in Texas, New Mexico,
|
|
and northern Mexico.
|
|
Usage: 1/4 bean or less is roasted near a fire until it turns
|
|
yellow, ground to meal, chewed, and swallowed.
|
|
Active Constituents: Cytisine (a toxic pyridine).
|
|
Effects: Vomiting, intoxication, and increased heartbeat,
|
|
followed by 3 days of drowsiness or sleep.
|
|
Contraindications: Extremely toxic. Even just a little too much
|
|
(1/2 bean for some) may cause convulsions and death. Was used in
|
|
ritual by Plains Indians before they had peyote. Now it is no longer
|
|
used.
|
|
Supplier: Grows wild on limestone hills. Viable seeds, RCS.
|
|
|
|
5-MeO-DMT -- 5-methoxy-n,n-dimethyltryptamine.
|
|
Material: Indole-based alkaloid found in seeds, pods, bark, and
|
|
resins of several South American trees, including _Piptadenia
|
|
peregrina_ and _Virola calophylla,_ used in the snuffs yopo, epena,
|
|
and parica.
|
|
Usage: 3.5-5 mg are places on top of parsley flakes in a small-
|
|
bowl hash pipe and smoked in one inhalation, or broken into fine
|
|
particles and snuffed.
|
|
Effects: Overwhelming psychedelic effects occur almost instantly,
|
|
softening to a pleasant LSD-like sensation after 2-3 minutes. Changes
|
|
in perception may occur including brightening of colors and
|
|
macroscopia (size changes). Total experience last 20-30 minutes.
|
|
Contraindications: Some persons experience dizziness,
|
|
disorientation, and sensations of pressure during first 2-3 minutes,
|
|
especially with larger doses. If this occurs it is best to try to
|
|
relax and flow with the experience because it will quickly pass and
|
|
give way to more comfortable feelings. One should not take 5-MeO-DMT
|
|
on a full stomach or when feeling bloated, as pressure and nausea may
|
|
occur. The drug leaves no hangover or undesirable aftereffects. One
|
|
usually feels pleasant stimulated for several hours afterwards. If
|
|
taken too soon before retiring, it may interfere with sleep. Because
|
|
of intense initial effects one should never use this substance while
|
|
driving. Very large doses, sufficient to cause heavy blood rush to
|
|
the head, may rupture weak capillaries in the brain. Continued to
|
|
excess this might eventually impair mental functions. MAO inhibitor
|
|
(see list of dangerous combinations).
|
|
Supplier: CS.
|
|
|
|
MORMON TEA -- _Ephedra nevadensis._ Family Gnetaceae.
|
|
Material: Above-ground parts of leafless desert shrub found in
|
|
American Southwest.
|
|
Usage: 1/2 oz./1 pt. water boiled 10 minutes.
|
|
Active Constituents: D-norpseudoephedrine. (Note: In contrast
|
|
to the Asian species _E. equisetina_ and _E. sinica,_ _E. nevadensis_
|
|
contains little or not ephedrine.)
|
|
Effects: Stimulant. Also relieves congestion and asthma.
|
|
Contraindications: No serious side effects known. May depress
|
|
appetite if used to excess.
|
|
Supplier: Dried herb, MGH; viable seed, RCS.
|
|
|
|
MORNING GLORY -- _Ipomoea violacea._ Family Convolvulaceae (Bindweed
|
|
family).
|
|
Material: Seeds and to a lesser extent all other parts of plant
|
|
except roots. Strongest varieties are: Heavenly Blue, Pearly Gates,
|
|
Flying Saucers, Wedding Bells, Blue Star, Summer Skies, and Badoh
|
|
Begro (Mexican variety).
|
|
Usage: 5-10 grams of seeds are thoroughly chewed and swallowed or
|
|
may be thoroughly ground and soaked in 1/2 cup water for half an hour,
|
|
strained and drunk.
|
|
Active constituents: D-lysergic acid amide and ergometrine.
|
|
Effects: LSD-like experience lasting about 6 hours.
|
|
Contraindications: Persons with history of hepatitis or other
|
|
liver disorders should not take lysergic acid amides. Ergometrine has
|
|
uterus-stimulating properties and should not be taken by pregnant
|
|
women. Some suppliers treat morning-glory seeds with poison to
|
|
discourage use as a mind alterant, or with methyl mercury to prevent
|
|
spoilage (symptoms: vomiting, diarrhea). If treated seeds are
|
|
planted, toxins are not transmitted to next generation. Some persons
|
|
wearing treated seeds as beads on bare skin have developed rash.
|
|
Supplier: Untreated seeds, MGH.
|
|
|
|
NUTMEG -- _Myristican fragrans._ Family Myristicaceae (Nutmeg
|
|
family).
|
|
Material: Seed of tropical evergreen tree found in East and West
|
|
Indies.
|
|
Usage: 5-20 grams of whole or ground nutmeg is ingested.
|
|
Active Constituents: Methylenedioxy-substituted compounds:
|
|
myristicin (non-amine precursor of 3-methoxy-4,5-
|
|
methylenedioxyamephatemine [MMDA]), elemicin, and safrole (non-amine
|
|
precursor of 3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine [MDA]). These and other
|
|
aromatic fractions combine synergistically to produce psychotropic
|
|
effect. Terpenes enhance absorption.
|
|
Effects: Possible nausea during first 45 minutes, followed in
|
|
several hours by silly feelings and giggling, and then dryness of
|
|
mouth and throat, flushing of skin and bloodshot eyes, heavy
|
|
intoxicated feeling, incoherent speech and impaired motor function.
|
|
This is followed by tranquil feelings, stupor with inability to sleep,
|
|
euphoria and twilight state dreams. Total experience lasts about 12
|
|
hours, followed by 24 hours of drowsiness and sleep.
|
|
Contraindications: May cause temporary constipation and
|
|
difficulty in urination. Nutmeg oils increase fat deposits on liver.
|
|
Safrole is carcinogenic and toxic to liver. Beneficial as spice or in
|
|
small amounts; not recommended as hallucinogen.
|
|
Supplier: Grocery stores; viable seeds, RCS.
|
|
|
|
OLOLUIQUE -- _Rivea corymbosa._ Family Convolvulaceae (Bindweed
|
|
family).
|
|
Material: Seeds of vine found in mountains of southern Mexico.
|
|
Usage: 15 or more seeds are thoroughly ground and soaked in 1/2
|
|
cup water.
|
|
Active Constituents: D-lysergic acid amide, lysergol, and
|
|
turbicoryn (a crystalline glucoside).
|
|
Effects: LSD-like experience lasting about 6 hours, with relaxed
|
|
feelings afterwards. Nausea may be experience during first hour. D-
|
|
lysergic acid amide is a hallucinogen. Turbicoryn stimulates the CNS
|
|
and has anti-tension properties.
|
|
Contraindications: Persons with a history of liver disorders
|
|
should not take lysergic acid amides.
|
|
Supplier: Must be procured in Mexico.
|
|
|
|
PARSLEY -- _Petroselinum crispum._ Family Umbelliferae (Carrot
|
|
family).
|
|
Material: Oil of seeds.
|
|
Usage: Ingested.
|
|
Active Constituents: Apiole (non-amine precursor of 2,5-
|
|
dimethoxy-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine [DMMDA]) and other
|
|
unidentified olefinic substance with an allyl side chain which is the
|
|
non-amine precursor of 2,3,4,5-tetramethoxyamphetamine (Tetra MA).
|
|
Effects: Uncertain (stimulant-hallucinogen?). Useful as
|
|
stomachic in small doses.
|
|
Contraindications: Psychotropically effective doses toxic to
|
|
liver and harmful to kidneys. Not recommended.
|
|
Supplier: Herb dealers, MGH; viable seed, RCS, B, G, NK, FM.
|
|
|
|
PASSIONFLOWER -- _Passiflora incarnata._ Family Passifloraceae
|
|
(Passionflower family).
|
|
Material: Leaves and stems of perennial vine native to West
|
|
Indies and southern USA, now cultivated throughout world.
|
|
Usage: May be smoked, steeped as tea (1/2 oz./1 pt. boiled
|
|
water) or reduced to crude alkaloidal mix.
|
|
Active Constituents: Harmine and related alkaloids.
|
|
Approximately 1 g mixed harmal alkaloids per kg. Also several
|
|
unidentified alkaloids.
|
|
Effects: Smoked, very mild, short-lasting marijuana-like high.
|
|
Tea, tranquilizer and sedative. Harmala alkaloids are hallucinogens.
|
|
Contraindications: Other materials in crude alkaloid reduction
|
|
may cause nausea. Harmala alkaloids are short-term MAO inhibitors.
|
|
See list of dangerous combinations.
|
|
Supplier: Herb, MGH; seed and plants, RCS.
|
|
|
|
PEMOLINE -- 2-imino-5-phenyl-4-oxazolidinone.
|
|
Material: Hydantoin-group chemical prepared synthetically.
|
|
Usage: 20-50 mg orally.
|
|
Effects: Mental stimulant with very little CNS stimulant, lasting
|
|
6-12 hours.
|
|
Contraindications: No serious side effects. Insomnia may occur
|
|
if sufficient time is not allowed between taking permoline and
|
|
retiring.
|
|
Supplier: CS.
|
|
|
|
PEMOLINE MAGNESIUM -- [2-imino-5-phenyl-4-oxazolidinonato(2)-]
|
|
diaquomagnesium.
|
|
Material: A complex from equimolar mixture of pemoline and
|
|
magnesium hydroxide under study in Abbott Laboratories as an adjunct
|
|
to learning and memory.
|
|
Usage: 50-100 mg taken orally each morning for 10-14 consecutive
|
|
days. The effects are cumulative. Results are most noticeable when
|
|
combined with high protein diet, abundant vitamin C and balanced B
|
|
complex intake, and adequate calcium and magnesium consumption. For
|
|
more pronounced and immediate effects as a cerebral and CNS stimulant,
|
|
200-500 mg of pemoline magnesium may be taken at once.
|
|
Effects: Larger dosage acts as a CNS stimulant and psychic
|
|
stimulant, improving mental faculties, especially memory, for 6-24
|
|
hours. Its effects are similar to the amphetamines without causing
|
|
dryness of mucous membrane tissues and cardiac stress. Smaller
|
|
consecutive doses act as mild CNS and psychic stimulant and accumulate
|
|
magnesium in cerebral synapses. Magngesium acts as a catalyst
|
|
conductor in the synapses of the brain's memory centers. Taken in
|
|
this manner magnesium pemoline may increase efficiency of memory up to
|
|
560% in both young persons and senile older people. After completing
|
|
the series these effects may last from several weeks to several
|
|
months, tapering gradually. Effects can be regained by taking booster
|
|
series when needed. It can be taken either while or while attempting
|
|
to recall learned material. Assists RNA formation in brain.
|
|
Contraindications: Large doses (or even smaller doses if taken
|
|
too soon before retiring) may interfere with sleep.
|
|
Supplier: CS, RX.
|
|
|
|
PIPILZINTZINTLI -- _Salvia divinorum._ Family Labiatae (Mint family).
|
|
Material: Leaves of plant found in southern Mexico. Also used
|
|
for same effect are leaves of _Coleus blumei_ and _C. pumila,_ common
|
|
house plants.
|
|
Usage: About 70 large fresh leaves are thoroughly chewed and
|
|
swallowed or crushed and soaked in 1 pt. water for 1 hour, strained,
|
|
and drunk. If osterizer is available leaves may be liquefied in
|
|
water.
|
|
Active Constituents: Uncertain, believed to be an unstable
|
|
crystalline polyhydric alcohol.
|
|
Effects: Similar to psilocybin with colorful visual patterns, but
|
|
milder and lasting only 2 hours.
|
|
Contraindications: Some people experience nausea during first 1/2
|
|
hour; otherwise no unpleasant or harmful side effects known.
|
|
Supplier: _S. divinorum_ must usually be procured in Mexico. It
|
|
is extremely rare. The Church of the Tree of Life (405 Columbus
|
|
Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133) has a large specimen, one of the few
|
|
existing in the USA. They will send a rooted cutting to anyone who
|
|
donates $100 or more to the church. Coleus plants may be bought in
|
|
any nursery; coleus seeds B, FM, G, NK, RCS.
|
|
|
|
PSILOCYBE MUSHROOMS -- _Psilocybe mexicana._ Family Agaricaceae
|
|
(Agaric family).
|
|
Material: Carpophores and nycelia of this mushroom, found in
|
|
southern Mexico and of other chemically related species (see below)
|
|
found in North and South America.
|
|
Usage: 4-20 fresh mushrooms are consumed on empty stomach.
|
|
Number depends upon size, species, time of harvest, and individual's
|
|
tolerance.
|
|
Active Constituents: Psilocybin and psilocin.
|
|
Effects: Musculare relaxation and mild visual changes during
|
|
first 15-30 minutes followed by giddiness, straying of concentration,
|
|
visual and auditory hallucinations, lassitude, and feelings of
|
|
disassociation without loss of awareness. Peak 1-1.5 hours after
|
|
ingestion. Total experience approximately 6 hours.
|
|
Contraindications: Taken too soon after food may cause nausea.
|
|
Mazatec Indians claim that constant use of these mushrooms over
|
|
extended period will accelerate aging process. One death (6-year-old
|
|
boy) was attributed to the ingestion of a large number of _P.
|
|
baeocystis,_ which contains baeocystin and nor-beaocystin. Normal use
|
|
by adults does not indicate toxicity.
|
|
Supplier: Many species may be found wild throughout USA and
|
|
Canada. Among them are: _Psilocybe baeocystis,_ _P. caerulescens_
|
|
(strongest variety), _P. caerulipes,_ _P. cubensis_ var.
|
|
_cyanescens,_ _P. cyanescens,_ _P. pellipes,_ _Conocybe cyanopess,_
|
|
_Copelandia cyanescens,_ _Panaeolus foenisecci,_ _P. subbaleatus,_
|
|
_Pholiotina cyanopoda._ Do not consume mushrooms gathered wild until
|
|
positively indentified by expert mycologist.
|
|
|
|
RESCINNAMINE -- 3,4,5-trimethoxycinnamoyl methyl reserpate.
|
|
Material: Indole-based alkaloid in _Rauwolfia serpentina._
|
|
Usage: 0.5-2.5 mg orally.
|
|
Effects: Hypotensive, sedative, tranquilizer similar to
|
|
reserpine.
|
|
Contraindications: Similar to reserpine but less severe.
|
|
Supplier: CS.
|
|
|
|
RESERPINE -- 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoyl methyl reserpate.
|
|
Material: Major active indole-based alkaloid in _Rauwolfia_ spp.
|
|
Usage: 0.05-2.5 mg orally.
|
|
Effects: Hypotensive, sedative, tranquilizer. Depletes serotonin
|
|
and norepinephrine in brain tissue. Delayed but prolonged effect.
|
|
See INDIAN SNAKEROOT.
|
|
Contraindications: Usually safe if not taken in overdoses or
|
|
excessively. Too much, or in sensitive individuals, may case nasal
|
|
stuffiness, diarrhea, slowed heartbeat, drowsiness, fatigue. Too
|
|
frequent use may cause weight gain. MAO inhibitiors interefere with
|
|
serotonin- and norepinephrine-depleting action of reserpine.
|
|
Supplier: CS, RX.
|
|
|
|
SAN PEDRO -- _Trichocereus pachanoi._ Family Cactaceae (Cactus
|
|
family).
|
|
Material: Tall branching cactus from Peru and Ecuador.
|
|
Usage: A piece 3 inches in diameter by 3-6 inchest long is cut,
|
|
peeled and eaten (do not waste that which clings to the inside of the
|
|
skin as it is most potent), or instead of peeling, msh it or cut it
|
|
into small pieces and boil in 1 quart water for 2 hours, strain, and
|
|
drink slowly.
|
|
Active Constituents: Mescaline (1.2 g/kg fresh weight),
|
|
homoveratrylamine, 3-methoxytyramine.
|
|
Effects: Similar to peyote but more tranquil. Takes 1-1.5 hours
|
|
to come on; lasts about 6 hours.
|
|
Contraindications: Some people experience nausea from mescaline.
|
|
It is best to take mescaline, peyote, or San Pedro slowly over a
|
|
period of 45 minutes to avoid chemical shock to the system.
|
|
Supplier: Cuttings, AHD, NMCR; seeds, NMCR, RCS.
|
|
|
|
SASSAFRAS -- _Sassafras officinale albidum._ Family Laureaceae
|
|
(Laurel family).
|
|
Material: Aromatic root-bark of North American tree.
|
|
Usage: Brewed as tea (1 oz./1 pt. water). Oil fraction extracted
|
|
in alcohol or distilled. Safrole is not water-soluble. Starting dose
|
|
100-200 mg of extracted and dried oil.
|
|
Active Constituents: Safrole (non-amine precursor of MDA [3,4-
|
|
methylenedioxyamphetamine]).
|
|
Effects: Tea in large doses acts as stimulant and induces
|
|
perspiration. Safrole (MDA) stimulant, hallucinogen; aphrodisiac in
|
|
large doses, euphoriant in small doses.
|
|
Contraindications: Safrole is toxic to liver (avoid repeated
|
|
use). Increases incidence of tumors in laboratory animals. Excessive
|
|
doses may cause vomiting, shock, aphasia, and death by central
|
|
paralysis of respiration. Normal use as tea is safe.
|
|
Supplier: Fresh root wild, eastern USA, collected in early spring
|
|
or autumn. Dried root, MGH; young trees, RCS.
|
|
|
|
SCOPOLAMINE HYDROBROMIDE
|
|
Material: Hydrobromide salt of tropane alkaloid found in
|
|
belladonna, datura, and other solanaceous plants.
|
|
Usage: 0.5-5 mg orally on empty stomach.
|
|
Effects: CNS depressant, anticholinergic, sedative in small doses
|
|
(0.3-0.8 mg). Euphoriant, hallucinogen, and narcotic in larger doses.
|
|
Takes effect within 15 minutes; last 4-12 hours.
|
|
Contraindications: Dry mouth and mucous membranes, blurred
|
|
vision, difficulty swallowing, hot dry skin, headache, restless
|
|
fatigue. Must not be used by persons with cardiovascular disorders or
|
|
glaucoma. Excessive use may cause brain decomposition. Not
|
|
recommended.
|
|
Supplier: CS.
|
|
|
|
SHANSI -- _Coriaria thymifolia._ Family Coriariaceae.
|
|
Material: Purple berries of frond-like shrub found in Andes and
|
|
of similar species (_C. japonica,_ _C. muscifolia_).
|
|
Usage: Berries are eaten. Active substances also in leaves.
|
|
Active Constituents: Cathecholic compounds, sesquiterpenes:
|
|
coriamyrtine, coriatine, tutine, and pseudotutine.
|
|
Effects: Stimulation, hallucinations, and sensations of flight.
|
|
Contraindications: Little known about this substance. Some
|
|
tribes regard it as toxic. Large doses may cause stupor, coma,
|
|
convulsions.
|
|
Supplier: Some nurseries carry related species.
|
|
|
|
SHICUICHI -- _Heimia salicifolia._ Family Lythraceae (Loosestrife
|
|
family).
|
|
Material: Leaves of plant found in Mexico to Argentina.
|
|
Usage: Plucked leaves are allowed to wilt slightly, are crushed
|
|
in water (or liquefied in blender), permitted to ferment for 1 day in
|
|
the sun, and drunk. If fresh material is not available dried herb may
|
|
be steeped in hot water and allowed to sit in sun for 1 day before
|
|
drinking. Ten grams dried herb or equivalent of fresh leaves
|
|
suggested as starting dose.
|
|
Active Constituents: Cryogenine (1-carbamyl-2-phenylhydrazine),
|
|
an alkaloid.
|
|
Effects: Pleasant drowsiness, skeletal muscle relaxation, slowing
|
|
of heartbeat, dilation of coronary vessels, inhibition of
|
|
acetylcholine, enhancement of epinephrine, slight reduction of blood
|
|
pressure, cooling of body, mild intoxication and giddiness, darkening
|
|
of vision, auditory hallucinations (sounds seem distant), and
|
|
increased memory function.
|
|
Contraindications: No hangover or undesirable side effects.
|
|
Overindulgence causes golden-yellow tinge to vision on following day.
|
|
Continued immoderate use may eventually hamper memory.
|
|
Supplier: Must be procured in Mexico (Oaxaca marketplace).
|
|
|
|
SO'KSI -- _Mirabilis multiflora._ Family Nyctaginaceae (Four-o'clock
|
|
family).
|
|
Material: Root of magenta-flowered perennial found at elevations
|
|
of 2500-5000 ft. on hillsides among rocks and shrubs throughout
|
|
aArizona, Utah, Colorado, and northern Mexico.
|
|
Usage: Large root is chewed and juice is swallowed. Used by Hopi
|
|
medicine men for diagnostic divination.
|
|
Active Constituents: Unidentified.
|
|
Effects: Hallucinogen.
|
|
Contraindications: None known. Root of similar species _M.
|
|
jalapa_ (four-o'clocks) may possess similar activity, but is also
|
|
powerful emetic.
|
|
Supplier: Viable seeds RCS. Plants found wild in southwest USA.
|
|
Caution: _M. multiflora_ has 2-5 flowers per calyx; _M. jalapa_ has
|
|
only one. _M. jalapa_ seeds, RCS, FM, NK, B, G.
|
|
|
|
SYRIAN RUE -- _Peganum harmala._ Family Zygophyllaceae (Caltrop
|
|
family).
|
|
Material: Seeds of woody perennial native to Middle East. (Roots
|
|
also active but seldom used.)
|
|
Usage: 1 oz. seeds are thoroughly chewed and swallowed. Most
|
|
effective when combined with other psychotropic materials, especially
|
|
those containing tropanes.
|
|
Active Constituents: Harmine, harmaline, and harmalol.
|
|
Effects and Contraindications: Hallucinogen; see HARMINE et al.
|
|
Supplier: MGH (inquire).
|
|
|
|
THORNAPPLE -- _Datura inoxia_ Mill. Family Solanaceae (Potato
|
|
family).
|
|
Material: Roots, stems, leaves, flowers, or seeds of short annual
|
|
herb found in dry open places and garbage dumps of Mexico and
|
|
southwestern USA.
|
|
Usage: Stems and leaves smoked to relieve asthma or produce mild
|
|
intoxication. Roots and seeds for divinatory uses. Root is crushed
|
|
in water and drunk. Leaves and seeds added to ganga (cannabis) in
|
|
India for extra effects.
|
|
Active Constituents: Scopolamine, atropine, hyoscyamine, and
|
|
other tropanes.
|
|
Effects: Hallucinogen and hypnotic.
|
|
Contraindications: Excessive amounts toxic. May cause blacking
|
|
out and severe headaches. Yaqui Indian brujos claims that smoking or
|
|
ingestion of flowers will cause insanity. See SCOPOLAMINE and
|
|
ATROPINE.
|
|
Supplier: Seeds, RCS. Other similar species include: _D.
|
|
fastuosa,_ _D. metel,_ _D. meteloides_ (toloachi), _D. stramonium_
|
|
(jimson weed). See also tree daturas, atropine, scopolamine.
|
|
|
|
TREE DATURAS -- _Datura,_ subgenius _Brugmansia_; includes _D.
|
|
candida,_ _D. suaveolens,_ _D. sanguinea,_ _D. arborea,_ _D. aurea,_
|
|
_D. dolichocarpa,_ _D. vulcanicola._ Family Solanaceae (Potato
|
|
family).
|
|
Material: Various parts of short tree with drooping, fragrant,
|
|
trumpet-shaped flowers native to South America found in many gardens
|
|
throughout USA (especially California).
|
|
Usage: Leaves are sometimes smoked. Other parts brewed in hot
|
|
water. In Andes small amount of seed is pulverized and added to
|
|
beverages. Infusion given orally or rectally in adolescent ritual
|
|
among some western Amazon tribes.
|
|
Active Constituents: Scopolamine, hyoscyamine, norhyoscyamine,
|
|
and other tropanes.
|
|
Effects: Leaves similar to _D. inoxia._ Seeds cause mental
|
|
confusion, delirium followed by fitful sleep with colorful
|
|
hallucinations.
|
|
Contraindications: More toxic than _D. inoxia._ Excessive
|
|
amounts may cause amnesia.
|
|
Supplier: Seeds of _D. arborea,_ _D. candida,_ and _D.
|
|
suaveolens,_ RCS. See also ATROPINE and SCOPOLAMINE.
|
|
|
|
L-TRYPTOPHAN -- 1-alpha-aminoindole-3-propionic acid.
|
|
Material: Amino acid essential to human nutrition.
|
|
Usage: 5-8 grams are ingested on empty stomach.
|
|
Effects: Drowsiness, euphoria, and mental changes similar to mild
|
|
(5 mg) dose of psilocybin.
|
|
Contraindications: Tendency to fall asleep. Excessive use could
|
|
cause dietary amino acid imbalance.
|
|
Supplier: CS, 500 mg tablets from some heatlh food stores.
|
|
|
|
WILD FENNEL -- _Foeniculum vulgare_ Mill. Family Umbelliferae (Carrot
|
|
family).
|
|
Material: Oil from seeds of feathery-leafed weed bearing yellow-
|
|
green umbels with anise fragrance found in waste places of southern
|
|
Europe and west coast USA.
|
|
Usage: 5-20 drops of oil orally.
|
|
Active Constituents: Estragole (non-amine precursor of 4-
|
|
methoxyamphetamine [MA]).
|
|
Effects: Epileptic-like convulsions and hallucinations.
|
|
Contraindications: Epileptic syndrome is undesirable.
|
|
Constituents in the oil are toxic to liver and harsh to kidneys.
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Normal amounts as used in flavoring are apparently safe;
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hallucinogenic dosages may be disastrous.
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Supplier: Grows wild. Seeds, MGH; viable seeds, RCS.
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WILD LETTUCE -- _Lactuca virosa_ et al. Family Compositae (Sunflower
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family).
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Material: Extractions from leaves and roots of weed native to
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Europe.
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Usage: Materials are extracted in juicer, dried in sun or low
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heat and smoked like opium.
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Active Constituents: Lactucarium (lettuce opium) contains 2%
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lactucin plus latucerol (taraxasterol) and lactucic acid.
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Effects: Sedative similar to opium but less pronounced. Formerly
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used in medicine as opium substitute.
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Contraindications: Large quantities may be toxic.
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Supplier: Viable seeds, RCS; dried leaves, MGH. Some lettuce
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opium is also found in other _Lactuca_ species including market
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lettuce, but amounts are usually insignificant.
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WORMWOOD -- _Artemisia absinthium._ Family Compositae (Sunflower
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family).
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Material: Leaves and stems of common herb.
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Usage: Bitter essential oil is extracted into alcohol. Sometimes
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combined with Pernod or anisette to make absinthe.
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Active Constituents: Absinthine (a dimeric guaianolide),
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anabsinthin, and a volatile oil mainly consisting of thujone.
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Effects: Narcotic.
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Contraindications: Excessive long-term use of liqueur may be
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habit-forming and debilitating. Ingestion of volatile oil or liqueur
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may cause GI disturbances, nervousness, stupor, and convulsions due to
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thujone.
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Supplier: Dried herb MGH; viable seeds RCS.
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YAGE -- (Pronoucned ya-hee; also called ayahuasca.) _Banisteriopsis
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caapi._ Family Malpighiaceae.
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Material: Lower parts of stem from vine found in Amazone and
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Orinoco basins of South America.
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Usage: Stem is pounded in mortar, usually with other local
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psychoactive materials (mostly solanaceous plants), boiled in just
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enough water 2-24 hours, strained, reduced to 1/10 volume. 4 oz. cup
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is drunk by natives. Others should start with 1/4 this amount.
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Active Constituents: Harmine, haraline, harmalol, and
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tetrahydroharmine. Approximately 500 mg total alkaloids per 4 oz. cup
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prepared as above.
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Effects: Trembling within a few minutes followed by perspiration
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and physical stimulation for 10-15 minutes, then calm with mental
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clouding, hallucinations, increased color, blue-violet shades, size
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changes, and improvide night vision. Harmala alkaloids are short-term
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MAO inhibitors.
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Contraindications: See HARMINE et al.
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Supplier: MGH (inquire).
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YOHIMBE -- _Corynanthe yohimbe._ Family Rubiaceae (Madder family).
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Material: The inner bark of a tropical West African tree.
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Usage: 6-10 tsp. of shaved bark boiled 10 minutes in 1 pt. water,
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strained and sipped slowly. Addition of 500 mg vitamin C per cup
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makes it take effect more quickly and potently (probably by forming
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easily assimilated ascorbates of the alkaloids).
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Active Constituents: Yohimbine, yohimbiline, ajmaline (indole-
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type alkaloids).
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Effects: First effects after 30 minutes (15 minutes with vitamin
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C), warm, pleasant spinal shivers, followed by psychic stimulation,
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heightening of emotional and sexual feelings, mild perceptual changes
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without hallucinations, sometimes spontaneous erections. Sexual
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activity is especially pleasurable. Feelings of bodies melting into
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one another. Total experience last 2-4 hours. Aftereffects:
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pleasant, relaxed feeling with no hangover. See YOHIMBINE.
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Contraindications: Tannins and alkaloids make tea somewhat bitter
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and unpleasant. Addition of honey may help. Slight nausea may be
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experienced by some individuals during first 30 minutes. Vitamin C
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lessens this. MAO inhibitor; see dangerous combinations. See also
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YOHIMBINE.
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YOHIMBINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Material: Yohimbine is one of several indole-based alkaloids
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found in _Corynanthe yohimbe,_ _Rauwolfia serpentina,_ and several
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other plants.
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Usage: In hydrochloride form it may be either ingested or
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snuffed. Dose 15-50 mg (amount size of 1 line of cocaine equals 10
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mg).
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Effects: Central stimulant, mild hallucinogen, sympathomimetic
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with both cholinergic and adrenergic blocking properties, serotonin
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|
inhibitor, hypotensive (decreases blood pressure), and activator of
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spinal ganglis affecting erectile tissue of sexual organs
|
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(aphrodisiac). Taken orally first effects occur after 15-30 minutes.
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Snuffed first effects occur within 5 minutes. Initial effect may
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include subtle psychic and perceptual changes, stimulation similar to
|
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concaine, and warm spinal shivers. Total experience lasts 2-4 hours
|
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gradually tapering.
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Contraindications: If taken too close to bedtime may cause
|
|
insomnia. If taken while physically exhausted hypotensive properties
|
|
may be sharply exaggerated. Should not be used by persons with
|
|
ailment or injury of kidneys, liver, or heart, or inclination towards
|
|
diabetes or hypoglycemia. MAO inhibitor (see list of dangerous
|
|
combinations). Anxiety may also occur. Sodium amobarbitol or Librium
|
|
alleviate this. Imipramine may worsen it. Nauseau may occur from
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|
ingestion of yohimbine, but is not likely when snuffed. Can result in
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heart palpitations, severe blood pressure drop, and breathing
|
|
difficulties if taken within 48 hours of having taken any amphetamine,
|
|
even Dexamyl type diet pill.
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Supplier: P, CS.
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# # #
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FOR THE READER
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* * *
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SUPPLIERS
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The companies listed here are straight, legitimate businesses. Their
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function is to provide herbs, botanicals, or chemicals in general.
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They do not expect that their products are to be used
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psychotropically. Type your order, sound normal, do not ask questions
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about dose, use, effects, etc. If they think that you are using their
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products as drugs, they will probably refuse to do business with you.
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If an item is not in their catalog inquire about its availability
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before ordering it. Include stamped, self-addressed envelope with all
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queries. Include 50 cents for postage and handling when requesting
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catalogs.
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LETTER CODES USED IN THIS BOOK
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AHD A. Hugh Dial, 7685 Deer Trail, Yucca Valley, CA
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B W. Atlee Burpee Seed Co.:
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6450 Rutland, Riverside, CA
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18th & Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA
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615 N. 2nd, Clinton, IA
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CS See CHEMICAL SOURCES, below.
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FM Ferry-Morse Seed Co.:
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111 Ferry-Morse Way, Mountain View, CA
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Stephen Beel Dr., Fulton, KY
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G Germain's Inc., 4820 E. 50th, Vernon, CA 90058
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GBR Gardens of the Blue Ridge, P.O. Box 10, Pineola, NC 28662
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MGH Magic Garden Herb Co., P.O. Box 332, Fairfax, CA 94930
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NK Northrop-King Seed Co.:
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2850 South highway 99, Fresno, CA
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1500 N.E. Jackson, Minneapolis, MN
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NMCR New Mexico Cactus Research, P.O. Box 787, Belen, NM
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P Paracelsus Inc., P.O. Box 93, Barrington, NJ 08007 (Supplies
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a product called Yocaine. A 100 mg sample and information may
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be obtained by sending $3 to their address.)
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RX Available through prescription (formerly available through
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chemical companies).
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WP Wine and the People, P.O. Box 2914, Oakland, CA 94618
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CHEMICAL SOURCES
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In earlier editions of _Legal Highs_ we gave the names of several
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companies which seel various chemicals described in this book. Since
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that time, government restrictions have tightened. These companies
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have been ordered not to sell to individuals who are not part of an
|
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established research laboratory. Whenever we have published the names
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of suppliers of chemicals, the governmental authorities have made it a
|
|
point to contact these companies and emphasize these restrictions.
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They are apparently not as concerned about herbs, plants, and seeds as
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they are about chemicals.
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Most the chemicals mentioned in _Legal Highs_ are available from
|
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hundreds of chemical companies throughout the United States. To find
|
|
the ones which carry the substances you seek, look in the annual
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listing entitled _Chemical Sources USA,_ which may be found in any
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university library, or may be ordered from the publisher, Directories
|
|
Publications, Inc., Flemington, NJ. This directory has thousands of
|
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chemicals and tells which companies handle each substance. Because of
|
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the restrictions, it will be necessary to give the impression that you
|
|
are a professional researcher who is using these substances on
|
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nonhuman subjects. It may be helpful if you have a letterhead printed
|
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for your research group. Make your inquiries simply, soberly, and
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discreetly. Good luck.
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* * *
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DANGEROUS COMBINATIONS
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Unless one is very experience in pharmacology, it is unwise to
|
|
experiment with combinations of drugs. Even when using a single drug,
|
|
thought should be given to all substances, both food and drug, which
|
|
have been taken recently. Most primitive people fast or at least
|
|
abstain from certain substances for several days prior to taking a
|
|
sacrament. Substances most universally avoided are alcohol, coffee,
|
|
meat, fat, and salt. Some drugs potentiate others. For example,
|
|
atropine will increase the potency of mescaline, harmine, cannabis,
|
|
and opiates. Many of the substances discussed in this book are MAO
|
|
inhibitors. MAO (monoamine oxidase) is an enzyme produced in the
|
|
body, which breaks down certain amines and renders them harmless and
|
|
ineffective. An MAO inhibitor interferes with the protective enzyme
|
|
and leaves the body vulernable to these amines. A common substance
|
|
such as tyramine, which is usually metabolized with little or no
|
|
pharmacological effect, may become dangerous in the presence of an MAO
|
|
inhibitor and cause headache, stiff neck, cardiovascular difficulties,
|
|
and even death. MAO inhibitors may intensify and prolong the effects
|
|
of other drugs (CNS depressants, narcotic analgesics,
|
|
anticholinergics, dibenzazepine antidepressants, etc.) by interfering
|
|
with their metabolism. In the presence of an MAO inhibitor, many
|
|
substances which are ordinarily nonactive because of their swift
|
|
metabolism may become potent psychactive drugs. This phenomenon may
|
|
create a new series of mind alterants. However, because of the
|
|
complex and precarious variables involved, it is risky and foolish for
|
|
anyone to experiment with these possibilities on the nonprofessional
|
|
level.
|
|
The most commonly used MAO inhibitors include hydrazines, such as
|
|
iproniazid, Marsilid, Marplan, Niamid, Nardil, Catron; also non-
|
|
hydrazines such as propargylamines, cyclopropylamines, aminopyrazine
|
|
derivatives, indolealkylamines, and carbolines. MAO-inhibiting
|
|
materials discussed in this book include yohimbine; various
|
|
tryptamines, especially 5-MeO-DMT and the alpha-methyltryptamines; and
|
|
the various harmala alkaloids. The latter are especially potent
|
|
inhibitors, but, like yohimibine and the tryptamines, are short-
|
|
lasting in action (30 minutes to several hours). Some of the
|
|
commercial MAO inhibitors listed above are effective for several days
|
|
to several weeks.
|
|
Among the materials which may be dangerous in combination with MAO
|
|
inhibitors are sedatives, tranquilizers, antihistamines, narcotics,
|
|
and alcohol -- any of which can cause hypotensive crisis (severe blood
|
|
pressure drop); and amphetamines (even diet pills), mescaline,
|
|
asarone, nutmeg (active doses), macromerine, ephedrine; oils of dill,
|
|
parsely or wild fennel; beer, wine, cocoa, aged cheeses, and other
|
|
tyrosine-containing foods (tyrosine is converted into tyramine by
|
|
bacteria in the bowel) -- any of which can cause hypotensive or
|
|
hypertensive (severe blood pressure rise) crises.
|
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* * *
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FREEDOM
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|
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We uphold the right of the individual to do with itself what it
|
|
wishes, when it does not harm or transgress the rights of others.
|
|
|
|
We believe that it is better to grant people their natural right to
|
|
use upon themselves any substance they desire while supplying them
|
|
with factual information on use and misuse, rather than to attempt in
|
|
vain to curb abuse through legislation.
|
|
|
|
We are not children; nor are we stupid. As adult human beings we are
|
|
responsible for ourselves and have the right to make our own
|
|
decisions.
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|
|
|
Those who use the information in this book for personal
|
|
experimentation are offered the following advice:
|
|
|
|
1. Begin with doses below those given. If no undesirable side-
|
|
effects occur, gradual increases of dosage may be tried on
|
|
separate occasions until desired effect occurs.
|
|
|
|
2. Do not combine drugs unless you know what you are doing. See
|
|
section titled DANGEROUS COMBINATIONS.
|
|
|
|
3. Allow rest periods of at least one week between experiments.
|
|
|
|
4. When experimenting be relaxed, well rested, in good health, and
|
|
momentarily relieved of responsibilities.
|
|
|
|
5. Do not permit yourself to become dependent upon any of these
|
|
substances for relaxation, stimulation, etc. Seek your high in
|
|
health, love, and awareness. Learn techniques of yoga, tai chi,
|
|
etc., for relaxation. Employ meditation for consciousness
|
|
expansion.
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STAY HIGH -- STAY FREE
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