A Acorus Calamus - Calmus Utilization : Take the roots of the plant, wash them and dry them at low temperature. The dried root is either chewed or cut into pieces and boiled with water to get an extraction similar to tea. The dose can be varied between 5 and 25 cm of root. Active Ingredients : Asarone, beta-Asarone Effects : While a 5 cm piece of root has a stimulant effect and brings you in a 'high' mood, a 25 cm piece can lead to deranged perception and hallucinations. Side Effects : Calmus may NOT be consumed together with MAO-inhibitors. Animal tests have shown that extreme amounts of Calmus oil increase cancer risk. Amanita Muscaria - Toadstool Utilization : Collect the mushrooms and dry them in the sun or in the oven (max 50ĄC). Start with a dose of one medium-sized mushroom to get a feeling of its effect on you. Recent reports from the USA say that smoking the mushroom's dried skin instead of eating the whole mushroom reduces the side effects. Active Ingredients : Muscarin, Muscimol, Ibotene Acid Effects : Depend on locality. General effects are dizziness and sickness followed by symptoms of paralyzation and a twilight sleep accompanied by colourful visions. The effects last for aproximately 5-6 hours. Side Effects : Do NOT consume more than 4 medium-sized mushrooms, as high doses will have LETHAL effects. It is strongly recommended to only consume Ammanita Muscari in company of people you trust. Areca Cathechu - Betel Palm Utilization : A bit of grinded Betel Nut is mixed with half a gram of burnt chalk, rolled in a leaf of the Betel Pepper Plant (piper chavica betel); the leaf with the mixture is then chewed. Active Ingredients : Chavicol, Arecolin Effects : Chavicol and Arecolin stimulate the central nervous system and have an euphorizing effect. Side Effects : After chewing Betel Nut your saliva will turn red; regular use of Betel Nut will result in red teeth. Argyreia Nervosa - Hawaiian Baby Wood Rose Utilization : 4 to 8 seeds of the plant are grinded and eaten or boiled with water and drunk as tea. Active Ingredients : D-Lyserg-Acid-Amide (LSA) Effects : LSD-like, during the first two hours sickness may occur; the actual effect lasts ca. 6 hours, followed by a state of relaxation that may last for another 12 hours. Side Effects : LSA must NOT be consumed by pregnant women and people with liver diseases. Atropa Belladonna - Deadly Nightshade Utilization : 20-180 mg of dried and grinded leaves are swallowed or smoked. It is not recommendable to consume any part of the Belladonna plant as doses are very hard to estimate. Active Ingredients : Atropine, Hyoscyamine, Scopolamine,Apoatropine(contained in the roots, do NOT consume the roots !) Effects : Paralyzation of the parasympathic part of the nervous system, pupil dilation, accelerated pulse, later twilight sleep. Problems with memory and concentration may last for several days. Side Effects : Dosation is extremely difficult; a dose that is perfectly alright for one person may kill another. Use of belladonna may lead to drastic pulse acceleration and is therefore not suited for people with serious heart conditions. -A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H-I-J-K-L-M - N-O-P-Q-R-S-T-U-V-W-X-Y-Z- B Banisteria Caapi - Ayahuasca Utilization : The lower part of the trunk is grinded in a mortar, often mixed with other psychoactive plants (mostly Solanaceae or DMT-containing materials), boiled with little water for 2-4 hours and filtered. The resulting infusion is boiled again until only a 10th remains; beginners start with about 20ml of extraction, experienced people drink about 100ml. Active Ingredients : Harmines; prepared the way mentioned above, about 500mg per 100ml Effects : Optic and accoustic haluzinations. Side Effects : Harmines are MAO-inhibitors; sickness may occur during the first half hour, increased transpiration will follow. -A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H-I-J-K-L-M - N-O-P-Q-R-S-T-U-V-W-X-Y-Z- C Calea Zacatechichi Utilization : Boil 25g of grinded leaves with half a litre of water and drink the tea slowly while hot. A joint with dried leaves may be smoked in addition, intensifying the effect. Active Ingredients : Not known. Effects : Clarifies the mind, higher doses lead to a short, intense sleep with dreams which are experienced as extraordinary clear. Side Effects : No known side effects. Cannabis Utilization : The dried buds (marihuana) or the compressed resin (hashish) of the female plant are mixed with other smokable substances (i.e. tobacco, damiana) and either rolled to cigarettes (joints) or smoked in special (water)pipes (bongs); the resin may also be used as ingredience for cakes and cookies. Active Ingredients : delta-9-Tetra-Hydro-Cannabinol (THC) Effects : Relaxation and intensified perceptions. Side Effects : Dry mouth, hunger (especially for sweets), sleepiness, in very few cases paranoia. Catha Edulis - Qat Utilization : The leaves and young twigs of the plant are chewed. Active Ingredients : Cathinon, Cathin Effects : Slightly euphorizing, later depressed mood. Side Effects : Long term use may lead to impotence, apathy and addiction. Coffea Arabica - Coffee Utilization : The seeds of the coffee bush are dried, roasted and boiled with water. Active Ingredients : up to 2.7% caffeine Effects : Improvement of heart performance, pulse acceleration and increase of blood pressure. Side Effects : Insomnia, nervousity and circulatory disturbances. Cola Vera - Cola Utilization : The dried seeds of the Cola tree (colanuts) are chewed or grinded and swallowed. Active Ingredients : Caffeine, Colatine Effects : see Coffea Arabica and Paullinia Cupana. Side Effects : see Coffea Arabica and Paullinia Cupana. Coriaria Thymifolia - Shansi Utilization : The berries of the plant are chewed and swallowed. Active Ingredients : Sesquiterpene, coriamyrtine, coriatine, tutine Effects : Stimulating and hallucinogene. Side Effects : Consumption may be followed by cramps and unconsciousness. Corinanthe Yohimbe - Yohimbe Tree Utilization : 3-8 tea spoons of the bark are boiled for 10 minutes with half a litre of water and afterwards drunken slowly. Add a gram of ascorbic acid (Vit C) to intensify the effect. Active Ingredients : Yohimbine Effects : Intense sexual stimulation, enhanced perceptions during sexual intercourse, effects last for 2-4 hours. Side Effects : Yohimbine is a MAO-inhibitor, please read this section carefully. -A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H-I-J-K-L-M - N-O-P-Q-R-S-T-U-V-W-X-Y-Z- D No Plants available -A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H-I-J-K-L-M - N-O-P-Q-R-S-T-U-V-W-X-Y-Z- E Ephedra Nevadensis - Mormone tea Utilization : Boil 15-30 grams of the plant for 10 minutes together with 1/2 l water. Active Ingredients : D-Norpseudoephidrine Effects : Similar to caffeine and guarana. Side Effects : Mormone tea has a deappetizing effect if consumed during a longer period of time. Eschscholtzia Californica - Golden Poppy Utilization : All parts of the plant may be dried and smoked. Active Ingredients : Alkaloides, Protopines, Chelerythrines Effects : Very mild cannabis-like effect that lasts for 20-30 minutes. Side Effects : None, yet smoking golden poppy again within 24 hours will probably have no effect. -A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H-I-J-K-L-M - N-O-P-Q-R-S-T-U-V-W-X-Y-Z- F Foeniculum Vulgare - Fennel Utilization : Swallow up to 5-20 drops of fennel oil. Active Ingredients : Estragoles Effects : Not sure, some sources speak of halluzinations. Side Effects : Harmful to liver and kidneys if consumed in high dosations, epileptic cramps if overdosated. -A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H-I-J-K-L-M - N-O-P-Q-R-S-T-U-V-W-X-Y-Z- G No Plants available -A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H-I-J-K-L-M - N-O-P-Q-R-S-T-U-V-W-X-Y-Z- H Heimia Salicifolia - Sinicuichi Utilization : Take 10 g of dried leaves, mix with hot water and put in the sun for one day, then drink the mixture. Active Ingredients : Cryogenine Effects : General relaxation, accoustic halluzinations, improvement of memory performance. Side Effects : None Humulus Lupulus - Hop Utilization : The dried buds are smoked or prepared as tea. Active Ingredients : Lupuline Effects : Slightly euphorizing, similar to marihuana. Side Effects : None Hyoscyamus Niger - Henbane Utilization : The seeds and leaves of the plant are smoked. Active Ingredients : Scopolamine, Hyoscyamine, Atropine Effects : Narcotic and halluzinogene, later a narcotic sleep with mystic dreams. Aggessive behaviour may occur. Side Effects : People with heart diseases must NOT consume Henbane. -A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H-I-J-K-L-M - N-O-P-Q-R-S-T-U-V-W-X-Y-Z- I Ilex Paraguayensis - Mate Utilization : The dried and slightly roasted leaves are prepared as tea. Active Ingredients : Caffeine, Tannine, Minerals Effects : Similar to the effects of tea and coffee, but a bit milder. Side Effects : None Iochroma - Borrachero Utilization : The leaves of the plant are smoked or prepared as tea. Active Ingredients : Tropane Effects : Halluzinogene Side Effects : Not known. Tropane, the active ingredient, is poisonous. Ipomea Tricolor Utilization : Either chew and swallow 5-10 g of the plant's seeds or grind the same amount of seeds and boil with a cup of water. Active Ingredients : LSA (D-Lyserg-Acid-Amide), Ergometrine Effects : Similar to the effect of LSD, halluzinations last for about 6 hours. Side Effects : People suffering from liver diseases may NOT comsume Ipomea. -A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H-I-J-K-L-M - N-O-P-Q-R-S-T-U-V-W-X-Y-Z- J Juniperus Macropoda Utilization : The people in the Himalaya, where this plant comes from, put the leaves and twigs on burning charcoal and inhale the smoke. Active Ingredients : Norpseudoephidrine Effects : Stimulating, mental clarity, enhanced physical performance, later sleepiness and depression. Side Effects : Long term use may result in impotence. -A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H-I-J-K-L-M - N-O-P-Q-R-S-T-U-V-W-X-Y-Z- K Kaempferia Galanga - Maraba, Galanga Utilization : The dried and grinded roots of the plant are swallowed. To avoid the awful tase of the pure substance mix 2 tea spoons of the substance with rice before eating it. Active Ingredients : unknown Effects : Surprising extreme clearness of thoughts and slightly altered optic perception. Side Effects : none Availability : Nearly every Asian Food Shop sells Kaempferia Galanga. -A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H-I-J-K-L-M - N-O-P-Q-R-S-T-U-V-W-X-Y-Z- L Lactuca Virosa - Lettuce Opium Utilization : Cut the upper part of the plant and collect the resin. Repeat procedure a few times, then dry the resin and smoke it. Active Ingredients : Lactucin, Lactucerol Effects : Similar to opium, euphorizing and tranquilizing. Side Effects : none Leonotis Leonurus - Lion's Tail Utilization : Smoke the dried buds and leaves together with tobacco. Active Ingredients : unknown Effects : euphorizing, similar to marihuana. Side Effects : Long term use may lead to an addiction similar to tobacco. Leonurus Sibiricus - Marihuanilla Utilization : Smoke the dried plant. Active Ingredients : Unknown alkaloids Effects : Slightly euphorizing. Side Effects : none Lobelia Inflata - Indian Tobacco Utilization : All parts of the plant may be smoked or prepared as tea. Active Ingredients : Lobeline Effects : Marihuana-like euphoria and mental clarity. Side Effects : In some cases headache. -A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H-I-J-K-L-M - N-O-P-Q-R-S-T-U-V-W-X-Y-Z- M Mandragorum Officinarum - Mandrake Utilization : Active Ingredients : Effects : Side Effects : LETTERS M-Z COMING SOON - WORKING ON IT ! 07.oct.96 [ WHAT'S NEW | THE GUILD | THE MEMBERS | THE FEEDBACK | THE AUTHOR | VOTE FOR IT ] This Website was created and is maintained since august 10th 1996 by ILLUMINATOR Š 1996 hosted by GeoCities