Hello my Steemian friends and welcome back to my blog about psychedelic plants. In this episode, I will present to you Argyreia nervosa, also known as Baby Hawaiian Wood Rose or Silver Morning Glory.
First of all I do not grow any of these plants in my backyard or anywhere else. And this blog is not an instruction to consume any of these plants, but only to inform. If you consume something for the first time please begin with a low dosage. It's better to take too little than too much. You can always use more next time because if you take too much, the effects can cause great discomfort or even result in death.
History
The plant is basically from India, there it has been used as medicine since ancient times. It must have been imported into Hawaii at a very early date. It's well known about no traditional use as an entheogen. The discovery about the psychedelic effects of the Argyreia nervosa is a result of chemical researches.
Psychoactive Material
- Seeds
- Roots
Preparation and Dosage
4 to 5 gram is a good starting dosage. In general 4 to 8 seeds are enough to produce an LSD like trip, but not so intense and fewer hallucinations. 13 or 14 seeds are a maximal dosage. The seeds can be ground before use or chewed.
Poor people in Hawaii, the were unwilling or unable to pay the prizes for Cannabis used and still use the seeds.
Medical Use
The plant has been used in Ayurvedic medicine since ancient times. The root is used as a tonic for the nerves and brain and is consumed as a aphrodisiac and to improve intelligence. It is also prescribed for cough, nervousness, bronchitis, syphilis, diabetes, tuberculosis and arthritis.
Ingredients
The seeds contain 0,3% ergot alkaloids and are the most potent of all. Chanovlavine-I is one of the primary ingredients.
Effects
Most describe the effects of 4 to 8 seeds as very similar to those of LSD, result typical psychedelic pattern and feelings. Reports characterize colorful visions. The effects generally last for 6 to 8 hours or even longer. The Woodrose is also regarded as an aphrodisiac. There may also be mellow side effects, including nausea, exhaustion, and subsequent obstipation. When taken in high doses, the trip could sometimes begin with intense nausea.
If you missed some episodes:
Episode 1: Monkshood
Episode 2: Sweet Flag
Episode 3: Agaves
Episode 4: Yopo
See you next time
Vladi
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