Jack Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 The Maasai of east Africa use a drug called Olkiloriti which is obtained from the preparation of the root and bark of the Acacia Nilotica tree. Warriors use Olkiloriti prior to battle to enter a state of frenzy, to prevent fear fatigue and was also used, as a narcotic, excitant, and to prevent hunger and thirst. Strips of the bark are boiled with fat and consumed after they have had their fill of meat. Root or stem bark may also be boiled in water or added to soup to improve the taste. Acacia Nilotica is also used for building, fencing and firewoodMedicinally Olkiloriti used by the Maasai to aid digestion, treat dysentery, tuberculosis and impotence.Acacia nilotica is a source of antioxidants "Some crude acacia extracts seem to have stronger antioxidant properties than either vitamin C or vitamin E" [ 15. September 2005, 03:18: Message edited by: Jack ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amulte Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Is it available anywhere? sounds like theres a lot of history in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted September 15, 2005 Author Share Posted September 15, 2005 Not too sure if its available, havnt really started looking yet. I was reading a book and it made a reference to Olkiloriti, so I did some research, and thought I would post my findings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted September 15, 2005 Author Share Posted September 15, 2005 Further research indicats that it is a weed of national significancehttp://www.deh.gov.au/biodiversity/invasiv...a-nilotica.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 unfortunately the species established in australia is not the masai strain but and indian one i believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onz Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 stronger antioxidant properties than vitamin C and E, another neglected plant eh. I wonder how it would act with the flu germ/s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caldeye Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 Wasn't it supposed to be a tryptamine source as well?If I remember correctly, Ott mentioned it in "Aya Analogues" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted September 16, 2005 Author Share Posted September 16, 2005 SAB Webstore mentions DMT in leafhttp://shaman-australis.com.au/shop/index....?cPath=21_26_72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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