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Banisteriopsis caapi, also known as Ayahuasca, Caapi or Yage, is a South American jungle vine of the family Malpighiaceae. It is used to prepare Ayahuasca, a decoction  that has a long history of entheogenic  uses as a medicine and "plant teacher"...
Ribes nigrum, or blackcurrant is a species of Ribes berry native to central and northern Europe and northern Asia and is a perennial. Blackcurrants are very rich in many phytonutrients, antioxidants, vitamins, essential fatty acids and minerals In...
Nymphaea caerulea is also commonly refered to as Blue Lotus, Egyptian Blue Lotus, Blue Water Lily and Sacred Narcotic Lily of the Nile. The flowers of the blue lily have been found to contain the alkaloids nuciferine and aporphine, a substance...
Health Benefits A popular medicinal herb, Chamomile use as a calming and anti-inflammatory remedy dates back to ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt. With its soothing qualities, Chamomile can help calm the nerves and ease stomach pains....
The striking fly-agaric (Amanita muscaria) is a striking mushroom containing the ibotenic acid and muscimol, which produce inebriating effects. Amanita intoxication is quite different from that caused by psychedelic psilocybin mushrooms, which are...
Hawaiian Baby Woodrose is a perennial climbing vine with large heart-shaped leaves and white trumpet-shaped flowers. Its large furry seeds grow in seed pods and contain the psychedelic LSA. Effects, from Erowid: POSITIVE * mood lift *...
Studies have shown that drinking hibiscus tea can effectively lower high blood pressure and reduce high cholesterol levels in many individuals. Wts2HHW1AdM In an issue of Alternatives by Dr. David Williams, Dr. Williams reaffirms the  above study...
8. Kratom
Basics Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a medicinal leaf harvested from a large tree native to Southeast Asia in the Rubiaceae family, first documented by Dutch colonial botanist Korthals. It is botanically related to the Corynanthe, Cinchona and...
Cymbopogon (lemongrass) is a genus of about 55 species of grasses, native to warm temperate and tropical regions of the Old World and Oceania. It is a tall perennial grass. Common names include lemon grass, lemongrass, barbed wire grass, silky...
Salvia divinorum is not for everybody, and it is certainly a plant that should be researched thoroughly before use. However, it is claimed to produce increased insight, euphoria and many other benefits amongst those who take the time to research its...


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