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Yes I've tried Datura(s) in the form of decoction/tea, cigarette, crushed seed in gelatin capsule and as an inhalant (it was once a popular asthma reliever and was marketed as a medicinal incense). I've tried D. metel, D. Stramonium and another "devils trumpet".... I did not like it. ANY of it! The alkaloids in it can kill you! We hear the romanticised version of Datura usage from books like Castenada series or blurbs from those who took it in a coming-of-age ritual with a South American tribal shaman. What is left out of these tales are the very real accounts of absolute nausea and convulsions and sometimes, death. Remember that just because one that ingests some of these substances one does not always experience an enlightening awareness boost or even getting 'high'.
There are far safer drugs than those of the Nightshade family if you are looking for insights andor to get high. 5-MEO-DMT is still legal and it is an OVERWHELMING psychedelic that is very short lived (20 minutes to 3-4 hours). Its close cousin, DMT (dimethyltryptamine) is illegal in the USof A and is also an ingredient in the fabled Ayahuasca and Yopo snuffs. Please do your homework. Research before experimenting. Crude herbal concoctions can be dangerous because you do noy know how much of the actual substance is in your hands...
I could probably write a book about this stuff...but don't take my word for it...study up!
The list of drugs/substances that I've found helpful are thus:
a. Marijuana or hashish - illegal in USA - cannabinoids
b. psilocybin mushrooms - illegal in USA - psilocin/pscilocybin
c. salvia divinorum - still legal- salinorvinA
d. passionflower or syrian rue seeds for the harmala alkaloids - still legal - harmala alkaloid
e. opium - illegal in USA- a bloody host of alkaloids
f. calea - still legal - unknown principle
g. scotch broom - still legal- cytesine(sp?)
h. reed canary grass - still legal- DMT and other tryptamines
i. L-Tryptophan - controlled amino acid, very mushroomy
j. Alcohol - legal and too available!
k. LSD - illegal in the USA
l. cacao - legal everywhere - chocolate! Theobromine.....buzzzzzzzzz!
m. caffeine - legal -coffee, tea, chocolate, etc.
Well that's all for now. Geeesh! What we won't do for getting buzzed.
Next we should explore the deleterious effects these substances have on the energy system of the body! WOW! You won't like to hear that! LOL!
CAUTION, some people shouldn't experiment with mind altering drugs....at all! Simply put, anything except clean air and water and good food shouldn't be indulged in for optimal results! (IMG:
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