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Good question. I'd assumed gramine (not DMT) to be the toxic alkaloid, as gramine can be lethal in mammals. I'm more intrigued by the use of cobalt to counteract its effects?
QuoteThe LD50 of gramine is 44.6 mg/ kg iv in mice and 62.9 mg/ kg iv in rats.[8]Numerous studies have been done on the toxicity of gramine and tryptamines to insects harmful to crops in order to assess their potential use as an insecticide.[9]
Recent toxicity evaluations show Gramine to be relatively low toxicity in humans, and to have anti-mutagenic and potential neuroprotective action, as a widely found alkaloid present in Oats and Barley. [10] There are numerous recent studies on the potential health benefits of Gramine.
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I relate toxic masculinity more to hydroponic black-market weed syndicates -- bogan wannabe mobsters. The blokes I knew in that scene aggressively disrespect plants, women, ecology, and anything that resembles a "woke" minority. It's scary. Boozy environments can also be pretty toxic, if you expand your definition of drugs/plants. Social media has only amplified general ignorance, tragically.
That said, I can think of at least one high-profile male entrepreneur in the Oz psychedelics space who probably fits the bill.
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Nice fat, established clone. Unknown genetics, cloned from a plant supplied by a SA grower at least 10 years ago. Due for a repot. Open to reasonable offers, including trade/barter. Thanks for looking!
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Established clones of a favourite cultivar -- clones of a mother originally purchased as a seedling in Nimbin, around 20 years ago. Mature growth often spineless, with striking (almost iridescent) blue hues. These two are due for a repot. Limited number available. Message me if interested.
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Similar but different to Super Pedro and Cordobensis clones I've encountered. Some kind of scopulicola hybrid? Grows fast and fat. Handsome columnar variety with modest spines and occasional melt. Tips were cut about a month ago, calloused heels ready for immediate planting. 20cm and 30cm cuts, with some scarring, as pictured. Message me if interested.
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If there's a FB group moderator out there ... I just bit the bullet and joined FB, purely in order to join your group. I tried this once before, about 2 years ago, and still haven't got any response! Please message me if you can help. Thanks.
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In such times as these, feel free to wear your "mental illness" as a badge of honour. No apology needed, as far as I can tell.
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Didn't notice any around Daylesford (VIC) a few weeks ago, but it's been cold and wet since then.
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OK band, amazing music videos ...
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Last I checked, both T. peruvianus and T. pachanoi were (officially) considered subspecies of T. macrogonus.
Isn't "macrogona" simply the plural form of "macrogonus" -- essentially one and the same classification?
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It's far more common among scopulicola varieties, in my collection. Less consistently, I will occasionally find bridgesii (and hybrids) with 4-ribbed columns. I don't think I've seen a 4-ribbed pachanoi or peruvianus. Some plants exhibit this tendency from seedling stage. Others seem to be just freak occurrences. SayN sent me a 4-ribbed Eileen pup that quickly reverted to 5.
A westerner would be hard pressed to explain the "special" medicinal properties of a 4-ribbed structure. "Placebo" effect?
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16 hours ago, -RC- said:
Can't give 'em mushrooms though... 🥺
Researchers were trialling psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression in Oz, it's probably in the pipeline. I'm not sure where things stand at the moment, psilocybin was prohibitively expensive when first approved by the TGA (for PTSD?)
The new ketamine substitute -- non-psychedelic, I assume -- will be on the PBS, costing tens instead of thousands of dollars. But yes, even a GP consultation is prohibitively expensive these days. Big Tech Broligarchy is always looking for a new Soma to dispense to the huddled masses.
2 hours ago, Starward said:KA-CHING KA-CHING
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4 hours ago, saguaro said:
Even if they don't publicising a method like this is still scumbaggery.
Isn't that just what you've done?
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Interesting weed that popped up in my garden. All plant parts are said to be poisonous, but some intriguing medicinal potential, according to this page:
https://hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/duke_energy/Euphorbia_lathyris.html
The L isomer of dopa [3-(3, 4-dihydroxyphenyl) alanine] is said to occur at 1.7% of the fresh weight of the latex. L-dopa is used for symptomatic relief of Parkinson's disease, and is said to have produced some astounding rejuvenating effects, inducing priapism, on some senile males who took it. Leaves contain quercetin, quercetin-3-b-D-glucuronide, kaempferol, kaempferol 3- glucuronide, b-sitosterol, p-coumaric acid, and ferulic acid. Stalks contain hentriacontane, taraxerone, taraxerol, b-sitosterol, and betulin. The energy-promising latex contains 0.5% 3,4-dioxyphenylalanine. Sachs et al. (1981) got 6.2% rosin content (hydrocarbons) in nonirrigated, compared to 4.4% on irrigated plots. The benzene extract of the leaves is said to contain 0.1% (% of plant dry weight) rubber, and 0.2% wax; the acetone extract 13.7% glycerides, 2.2% isoprenoids, and 8.3% other terpinoids. The acetone extract of the seeds contains 40% glyceride. Per 100 g, the seed is reported to contain 15 g protein and 40–47.5 g fat. Seed contain b-sitosterol, 7-hentriacontane, and daphnetin (List and Horhammer, 1969). I predict that if all plants are studied in detail, they will be found to contain both carcinogens and antitumor or cytotoxic compounds. This one contains the antitumor compound b-sitosterol and the cocarcinogen ingenol-3- hexadecanic acid ester (C36H58O6).
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Congratulations and thanks to misteek, thanks also to Starward and Trip and everyone else who supported this.
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14 hours ago, Starward said:
Who exactly is Zelly?
^Good question!
According to this reddit, "Zelly" genetics = hybrids of scopulicola x red grandiflorus, with potential for red, pink or white flowers.
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TPC x Zelly33
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Old, grey spine clusters sprouting fresh spines (in yellow, too, which also seems uncharacteristic) right down near the base of this seed-grown Peruvianus. Unusual, in my experience.
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What's the diagnosis? SSRIs are only marginally better than placebo for depression, with their own host of depressive complications such as suicidal ideation. But I was on various SSRIs for several years, and once upon a time, an MAOI anti-depressant. I can't vouch for any of them. I ditched SSRIs so that I could pursue psychedelics as a therapy instead. San Pedro is a powerful ally.
Omega 3 from plant sources would be preferable to marine sources. Farmed salmon contain very low levels, compared with wild. Contamination (pesticides, PFAS, heavy metals, plastics) is definitely a concern. Apparently the Omega-3 in fish comes from algae, in any case. Maybe something like Spirulina, which has an Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio of 1.6:1? Walnuts, hemp seed, flax seed, chia seed ...
Vitamin D is a useful supplement across the board, including for brain/gut health which is essential to dopamine production. Or make your own Vitamin D, from sun exposure. Good luck finding a vegan Vitamin D supplement (only one local brand that I'm aware of that isn't sourced from lanolin).
Some form of counselling is probably advised for survivors of emotional abuse. It's difficult to find a suitable mental healthcare professional. And it's not cheap (even the GP consultation to devise a Medicare-funded mental healthcare plan can be prohibitively costly). But even a free service like Lifeline is pretty good value, in a pinch. And there would be other free services in their local area, but they would have to seek them out.
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Consider this a no-reserve auction. Whoever bids highest will receive this splendid Jourdaniana graft (on PC rootstock).
All proceeds will be donated to offset the costs of Corroboree website/forum maintenance. Auction is open for bids until the end of next week (April 18). Please indicate below how much you're willing to pay for this fine specimen.
* Flower is indicative only, from a comparable grafted specimen. Props to Trip for the mother of all scions!
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$20 each or make me an offer. Established clones with roots and pups. Healthy plants, cosmetic defects only. Melbourne pickup (3044) or post (bare-rooted) at buyer's expense.
L-R: CLS, Rita, Parker 2
Clockwise from top L: Lumberjack x validus, Ogun, KK339 (Chisar clone), Yowie
Phalaris aquatica - roo killer?
in Australian Native Plants
Posted · Edited by wachumacallit
http://flockandherd.net.au/sheep/reader/phalaris-staggers-II.html
^ Some interesting info here.
The effect on livestock appears to be seasonal (could indicate alkaloid levels?):
https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/support-and-resources/newsletters/sheep-notes-newsletter/autumn-2021/perennial-ryegrass-staggers-and-phalaris-staggers. I've also read that new growth, immediately following rain in an otherwise dry season, poses the greatest risk of Phalaris poisoning.
https://www.dmt-nexus.me/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=69669
^ Another good page.
Looks like Phalaris is sold as a livestock crop to Oz farmers, without much regard for native wildlife. Risk to cattle and sheep is perceived as minimal: https://naracoorteseeds.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Australis-Australian-Phalaris.pdf
And this page names a couple of "low alkaloid" Phalaris strains: https://npvets.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Phalaris-Staggers.pdf (without indicating which tryptamine alkaloid is responsible for Phalaris poisoning).
I've heard rumour of a low-gramine Phalaris aquatica cultivar, for human consumption.