My Book

[Teotzlcoatl]

“Book” Part (1)

Gemination and Cultivation-

Cultivation of mushrooms, cannabis, cacti, caapi, etc.

Soil requirements, setting seed, getting to the harvest, etc. etc.

The year round ethnobotanical garden-

Fall- Induce dormancy in cacti and bring them indoors. Sow outdoor poppy bed.

Winter-

Spring- Plant tobacco seedlings. Move cacti outside.

Summer-

Book Part (2)

I’m looking for reliable, safe entheogens or psychoactives which have historical importance, please add any you find to the list!

Entheogens, Psychoactives and other Ethnobotanicals-

1)Defenition of the words shamanism, entheogens, psychoactive and ethnobotanical.

2)Overview of a few entheogens/psychoactives using communities throughout history, as well as siting entheogens in myths and religions.

3) 100% organic means of preparing all the plants! (Organic methods of ingestions) (Both modern and traditional methods)

Methods of Ingestion-

Snorting-

Rectally-

Orally-

Sublingalingly-

Topically-

Smoking-

Quality-

Curing-

Fermentation-

Ageing-

Drying-

Making a simple extract-

Each plant need this (Botanical [Latin] Name and Common Name)

Ensuring Quality and Potency During Cultivation- How can you increase the quality of the experience during cultivation? How can the plant be made more potent and enjoyable?

Harvesting the Ethnobotanical- How is the desired proportion of the botanical harvested and processed into a useable product?

Storage of the Product- How long can the product be stored? What is the best way to keep it fresh and useable?

Preparation- How is the product best prepared?

The Experience- What are the botanicals effects? What is the experience like?

Chemical Constitutes and Safety- How safe is this botanical? What frequency of use is safe and smart? What are the active chemicals in this botanical?

History and Location of Origin- What’s the history of this plant? What cultures used it? What is this plant’s origin?

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Camellia sinensis ~ “Tea”

Ensuring Quality and Potency During Cultivation-

Harvest-

Storage- Tea should be stored in an airtight container. Tea is best fresh, yet some aged Teas are highly prized.

Preparation- Tea is normally infused in hot water, but various preparations are used around the world. To make a cup of Tea heat water to just below the boiling point and then pour the water over the Camellia sinensis leafs, allow to steep for 3 minutes, then remove the leafs and consume.

The Experience- Tea is uplifting and refreshing. The effects are mild but enjoyable similar to Theobroma cacao.

Chemical Constitutes and Safety- Tea is used by thousands of people everyday, all over the world. It is one of the safest and most beneficial ethnobotanicals known to humanity. Contains caffeine, theobromine and related chemicals.

History and Location of Origin- Tea hails from the Far East where it originated in China around 2737 BC, and then spread around the world. Today Tea is one of the most consumed beverage on Earth, only 2nd to water.

Aspalathus linearis ~ “Rooibos”

Ensuring Quality and Potency During Cultivation-

Harvest-

Storage-

Preparation-

The Experience-

Chemical Constitutes and Safety-

History and Location of Origin-

Ilex Paraguariensis ~ “Yerba Mate”

Ensuring Quality and Potency During Cultivation-

Harvest-

Storage-

Preparation- Yerba Mate is traditionally drank from a gourd using a

The Experience- Th

Chemical Constitutes and Safety-

History and Location of Origin- South America

Lactuca virosa ~ “Lettuce Opium”

Ensuring Quality and Potency During Cultivation-

Harvest-

Storage-

Preparation-

The Experience-

Chemical Constitutes and Safety-

History and Location of Origin-

Mitragyna speciosa ~ “Kratom”

Ensuring Quality and Potency During Cultivation-

Harvest- Use fresh leafs or air-cure in cool, dry, dark place.

Storage-

Preparation-

The Experience-

Chemical Constitutes and Safety-

History and Location of Origin-

Nicotiana spp. ~ “Tobacco”

Ensuring Quality and Potency During Cultivation-

Harvest-

Storage-

Preparation-

The Experience-

Safety and Frequency of use-

History and Location of Origin-

Ephedra spp. ~ “Ephedra” or “Ma Huang”

Ensuring Quality and Potency During Cultivation-

Harvest-

Storage-

Preparation-

The Experience-

Safety and Frequency of use-

History and Location of Origin-

Erythroxylon spp. ~ “Coca Leaf”

Ensuring Quality and Potency During Cultivation-

Harvest-

Storage-

Preparation-

The Experience-

Safety and Frequency of use-

History and Location of Origin-

Piper methysticum ~ “Kava Kava”

Ensuring Quality and Potency During Cultivation-

Harvest-

Allow roots 7 years to mature from seed, then you may harvest every 3 years after that.

Harvest ONLY the lower roots. NEVER ingest any other part of the Piper methysticum ~ “Kava Kava” plant except the roots.

Storage-

Preparation-

The Experience-

Safety and Frequency of use-

History and Location of Origin-

Coffea arabica ~ “Coffee”

Ensuring Quality and Potency During Cultivation-

Harvest-

Storage-

Preparation-

The Experience-

Safety and Frequency of use-

History and Location of Origin-

Theobroma cacao ~ “Chocolate”

Ensuring Quality and Potency During Cultivation-

Harvest-

Storage-

Preparation-

The Experience-

Safety and Frequency of use-

History and Location of Origin-

Panax spp. ~ “Ginseng”

Ensuring Quality and Potency During Cultivation-

Harvest-

Storage-

Preparation-

The Experience-

Safety and Frequency of use-

History and Location of Origin-

Leonotis leonurus ~ "Wild Dagga"

Ensuring Quality and Potency During Cultivation- During hot, arid weather this plant sometimes produces a potent resin. The flowers and resin contain the highest amount of active constitutes.

Harvest- The flowers and leafs of this plant may be harvested at anytime.

Storage-

Preparation-

The Experience-

Safety and Frequency of use-

History and Location of Origin-

Nymphaea caerulea ~ “Blue Lotus”

Ensuring Quality and Potency During Cultivation- The flower petals and seeds contain the highest amount of active constitutes.

Harvest-

Storage-

Preparation- “Blue Lotus” petals can be smoked. The seeds and petals can be soaked in wine, or steeped in a water infusion.

The Experience-

Safety and Frequency of use-

History and Location of Origin-

Nelumbo nucifera ~ “Sacred Lotus”

Ensuring Quality and Potency During Cultivation- The flower petals and seeds contain the highest amount of active constitutes.

Harvest- See Nymphaea caerulea ~ “Blue Lotus”

Storage- See Nymphaea caerulea ~ “Blue Lotus”

Preparation- See Nymphaea caerulea ~ “Blue Lotus”

The Experience-

Safety and Frequency of use-

History and Location of Origin-

Papaver somniferum ~ “Opium Poppies”

Ensuring Quality and Potency During Cultivation- How can you increase the quality of the experience during cultivation? How can the plant be made more potent and enjoyable?

Harvesting the Ethnobotanical- The seed pods are sliced in the mornings and the resin is then scraped from the seed pods in evenings. The whole seed pods can also be harvest.

Storage of the Product- How long can the plant be stored? What is the best way to keep it fresh and useable?

Preparation- How is the plant best prepared?

The Experience- What are the plants effects? What is the experience like?

Chemical Constitutes and Safety- How safe is this botanical? What frequency of use is safe and smart? What are the active chemicals in this botanical?

History and Location of Origin- What’s the history of this plant? What cultures used it? What is this plant’s origin?

Pausinystalia yohimbe ~ “Yohimbe”

Ensuring Quality and Potency During Cultivation-

Harvest-

Storage-

Preparation-

The Experience-

Safety and Frequency of use-

History and Location of Origin-

Sceletium tortuosum ~ “Kanna”

Ensuring Quality and Potency During Cultivation-

Harvest-

Storage-

Preparation-

The Experience-

Safety and Frequency of use-

History and Location of Origin-

Silene capensis ~ “Root of the White Way”

Ensuring Quality and Potency During Cultivation-

Harvest-

Storage-

Preparation-

The Experience-

Safety and Frequency of use-

History and Location of Origin-

Calea zacatechichi ~ “Dream Herb”

Ensuring Quality and Potency During Cultivation-

Harvest-

Storage-

Preparation-

The Experience-

Safety and Frequency of use-

History and Location of Origin-

Rhodiola rosea ~ “Golden Root”

Ensuring Quality and Potency During Cultivation-

Harvest-

Storage-

Preparation-

The Experience-

Safety and Frequency of use-

History and Location of Origin-

Artemisia absinthium ~ “Absinthe”

Ensuring Quality and Potency During Cultivation-

Harvest-

Storage-

Preparation-

The Experience-

Safety and Frequency of use-

History and Location of Origin-

Valeriana officinalis ~ "Valerian Root"

Ensuring Quality and Potency During Cultivation-

Harvest-

Storage-

Preparation-

The Experience-

Safety and Frequency of use-

History and Location of Origin-

Lagochilus inebrians ~ "Turkistan Mint"

Ensuring Quality and Potency During Cultivation-

Harvest-

Storage-

Preparation-

The Experience-

Safety and Frequency of use-

History and Location of Origin-

Catha edulis ~ "Khat"

Ensuring Quality and Potency During Cultivation-

Harvest-

Storage-

Preparation-

The Experience-

Safety and Frequency of use-

History and Location of Origin-

Myristica fragrans ~ "Nutmeg"

Ensuring Quality and Potency During Cultivation-

Harvest-

Storage-

Preparation-

The Experience-

Safety and Frequency of use-

History and Location of Origin-

Argyreia Nervosa, Ipomoea violacea, and/or Rivea corymbosa ~ “Morning Glories”

Ensuring Quality and Potency During Cultivation-

Harvest- Wait until the seed pod turns brown

Storage-

Preparation-

1) Grind the seeds.

2) Place the seeds in a mixture of pure grain drinkable alcohol and peppermint oil. Allow it to sit for 24 hours.

3) Strain the seeds and place them in a mixture of cold water and peppermint oil. Allow it to sit for 24 hours.

4)Mix the alcohol and water extractions. Strain seed material and discard.

5)Heat the infusion slightly, just enough to boil off the alcohol.

The Experience-

Safety and Frequency of use-

History and Location of Origin-

Heimia salicifolia and/or H. myrtifolia ~ "Sinicuichi" or "Sun Opener"

Ensuring Quality and Potency During Cultivation-

Harvest-

Storage-

Preparation-

The Experience-

Safety and Frequency of use-

History and Location of Origin-

Amanita Muscaria ~ “Soma”, “Haoma” or “Mario Mushrooms”

Ensuring Quality and Potency During Cultivation-

Harvest-

Storage-

Preparation-

History and Location of Origin-

Amanita Muscaria properly prepared as "Haoma"

Use around 3-13 grams of dried cap. Use only caps if possible.

Grind the caps into powder.

Place them in water that is just below boiling.

Allow to sit for 1-3 hours.

Strain as to remove all solid mushroom material.

Drink when cool.

Ingest cannabis, ginger and mint to avoid nausea.

The Experience-

Frequency of use-

History and Location of Origin-

Salvia divinorum ~ “Salvia”

Ensuring Quality and Potency During Cultivation-

Harvest-

Storage-

Preparation-

The Experience-

Safety and Frequency of use-

History and Location of Origin-

Psilocybian Mushrooms ~ “‘Shrooms” or “Mushrooms”

Ensuring Quality and Potency During Cultivation-

Harvest-

Storage-

Preparation-

The Experience-

Safety and Frequency of use-

History and Location of Origin-

Trichocereus spp. ~ “Cactus”

Ensuring Quality and Potency During Cultivation- Trace minerals

How to stress a Trichocereus-

~ Give it a boast of Organic fertz. (Just Pee on it) (I'm serious)

~ Stop watering it for 6 months.

~ Cut out a few aeroles with a knife

~ Poke holes in it with toothpicks.

~ Wrap it with wire

Harvest-

Storage- Cactus should keep for up to a year or more if place into an airtight container.

Preparation-

The Experience-

Safety and Frequency of use-

History and Location of Origin-

Lophophora williamsii ~ “Peyote”

Ensuring Quality and Potency During Cultivation- Reduce the amount of water given to the cactus before harvest. Make sure your soil has plenty of trace minerals and nutrients.

Harvest- Peyote is considered mature when it reaches flowering age.

Storage- Freshly harvested “Peyote” will stay alive for at least 6 months, if kept in a warm, dry environment. Dried “Peyote Buttons” should keep for up to a year or more if placed into an airtight container.

Preparation- Remove the areoles and tufts then...??

The Experience-

Safety and Frequency of use-

History and Location of Origin- Central America and Southern North America

Banisteriopsis caapi ~ “Vine of Souls” or “Vine of the Dead”

Ensuring Quality and Potency During Cultivation-

Harvest-

Storage- Caapi is best used fresh, but dried vines can be stored for up to 6 months in an airtight contanier.

Preparation-

How to brew Ayahuasca-

~Obtain a large amount of ingredients at least 5-10 doses, so that you have enough to experiment with.

~Use only B. caapi and Psychotria viridis.

~Smash the caapi vine and crush the Psychotria leaves.

~Heat the acidic water(bottled water plus fruit juice) to a temperature just below boiling, somewhere around 200F.

~Add the caapi and psychotria and simmer at 200F for 3 hours.

~Pour off the 1st wash into another pot and began slowly reducing it (At around 185-200F)

~Put the plant material back into a pot and add more acidic water, heat for 7 hours at 200F.

~Pour off the 2nd wash into the reducing pot and began slowly reducing it (At around 185-200F)

~Discard the plant material.

~Reduce the Ayahuasca until each dose equals about one cup.

~Place the Aya’ in the fridge to cool and separate.

~Pour off the top layer and discard the sediment at the bottom.

~Bottle the Aya’ and keep it refrigerator. It will keep for around 7-13 days

The Experience-

~Ayahuasca / Yage*-

1)Follow the month long MAOI diet.

2)Start with a low dose and say your prayers. Drink Aya’(over 20m) (+/-0)

3)Attempt to keep Aya’ down at least 1:00 hour, but induce purge after 2:00h. (+1:00-2:00)

4)Eat some more ginger and/or mint (Anti-nausea) (+5m)

5)Smoke Cannabis (Anti-nausea)(+5m)

6)Consume the fatty (MAOI safe) food and drink a small glass of water 15-30m after purge to release DMT in bile.

7)Continue to follow the MAOI diet after the experience.

Safety and Frequency of use-

History and Location of Origin- South America (Amazon)

Psychotria species ~ “Chacruna”

Ensuring Quality and Potency During Cultivation-

Harvest- Psychotria leaf should be harvest only in the early morning at dawn. It is at this time that is has the highest DMT content. Dry psychotria leaf on a metal rack in a dark, dry room.

Storage- Psychotria leaf is best used fresh, but it can be stored for up to 6 months in an airtight contanier.

Preparation- See Banisteriopsis caapi.

The Experience- See Banisteriopsis caapi.

Safety and Frequency of use- See Banisteriopsis caapi.

History and Location of Origin-

Diplopterys cabrerana ~ “Oco Yage”

Ensuring Quality and Potency During Cultivation-

Harvest-

Storage-

Preparation-

The Experience-

Safety and Frequency of use-

History and Location of Origin-

Passiflora incarnata ~ “Passion Flower”

Ensuring Quality and Potency During Cultivation- Thick vine and flowers yield the highest content of active components.

Harvest- The leaves, vine and flowers may be harvested at any time during the year. Fruit is edible, and has no effects. Dry the vine, leafs and flowers in the sun.

Storage- Dried Vines, leafs and flowers may be used for up to a year if kept in a cool, dry, dark place.

Preparation- May be brewed into Ayahuasca, taken with Psilocybian Mushrooms, or taken alone. The vine and leafs can be brewed and the flowers and leafs can be smoked.

The Experience- Mild sedating experience. Complements B. caapi well.

Chemical Constitutes and Safety- Very safe. Similar but much weaker than B. caapi. Contains Harmine, Harmaline, Tetrahydroharmine and related beta-carbolines.

History and Location of Origin- This plant has been used for thousands of years both in the New World and Old.

Tabernatnthe Iboga ~ “Iboga Root”

Ensuring Quality and Potency During Cultivation-

Harvest-

Storage-

Preparation-

The Experience-

Safety and Frequency of use-

History and Location of Origin-

This covers how to prepare ethnobotanicals and entheogens for use.

Abstain from All drugs for at least 7 days prior to the experience.

Fast at least 7 hours before the trip. The longer the fast, the better the trip.

Unplug, shut off or cover up any clocks or time pieces.

Prep’ everything before ingestion, so you don’t need to think about it during the experience.

Take ginger and mint for nausea. Brew a mint tea the duration of the experience.

Wash the Entheogen down with some type of acidic juice such as Pomgrante, Orange, or Cranberry juice.

Drink plenty of water during the experience, but not too much, 1-2 bottles of water over 8-12 hours is fine.

Have some fruit or something light to snack on a few hours after ingestion.

Shamanic Tool-Box-

Stainless Steel Pots (For brewing)

Edible Lime (For quids or chews)

Jars, Tins, Boxs and Bags (For storage)

Rolling Papers

Filters

Rolling Machine

Hand-Grinders

Scales

Mortar and Pestal

Shot Glass

Special Cups (For drinking brews)

Metal Cigarette Case

Pure Drinkable Alcohol (For extractions)

Strainers

Drying Rack

Infuser (French Press)

Beer/Wine Glasses

Washable Heavy Duty Machine Grinder

For the Expereience-

Cannabis

Ginger

Mint

Pillows

Blankets

Costume

Glow-sticks, etc.

Paper, Pencil, etc.

Tao Teh Ching

Read the plant medicine sutra.

Psychoactive Cacti-

Ariocarpus agavoides

Ariocarpus fissuratus

Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus

Ariocarpus retusus

Astrophytum asterias

Astrophytum myriostigma

Aztekium ritterii

Carnegiea gigantea

Coryphantha compacta

Coryphantha elephantidens

Coryphantha macromeris

Echinocactus platyacanthus (Echinocactus visnaga)

Echinocereus salm-dyckianus (Echinocereus scheeri)

Echinocereus polyacanthus

Epithalantha micromeris

Lophophora williamsii

Lophophora diffusa

Mammillaria grahamii

Mammillaria heyderi

Mammillaria (Dolichothele) longimamma

Mammillaria pectinifera (Solisia pectinata)

Mammillaria (Mamillopsis) senilis

Mammillaria sonorensis (Mammillaria craigii)

Matucana madisoniorum

Neoraimondia macrostibas

Obregonia denegrii

Pachycereus pecten-aboriginum

Pachycereus pringlei

Pelecyphora aselliformis

Strombocactus disciformis

Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele

Turbinicarpus pseudopectinatus (Pelecyphora pseudopectinata)

Trichocereus species

“Ayahuasca” Admixtures and Associated Botanicals-

Teliostachya lanceolata

Alternanthera lehmannii

Iresine sp.

Himatanthus sucuuba

Malouetia tamaquarina

Mandevilla scabra

Tabernaemontana sp.

Ilex guayusa

Montrichardia arborescens

Mansoa alliacea

Tabebuia heteropoda

Tabebuia incana

Tabebuia sp.

Tynnanthus panurensis

Cavanillesia hylogeiton

Cavanillesia umbellata

Ceiba pentandra

Chorisia insignis

Chorisia speciosa

Quararibea spp.

Tournefortia angustifolia

Epiphyllum sp.

Opuntia sp.

Anthodiscus pilosus

Maytenus ebenifola

Carludovica divergens

Lomariopsis japurensis

Erythroxylum spp.

Alchornea castaneifolia

Hura crepitans

Gnetum nodiflorum

Clusia sp.

Tovomita sp.

Ocimum micranthum

Couroupita guianensis

Bauhinia guianensis

Caesalpinia echinata

liandra angustifolia

Campsiandra laurifolia

Cedrelinga castaneiformis

Erythrina glauca

Erythrina poeppigiana

Pithecellobium laetum

Sclerobium setiferum

Vouacapoua americana

Phrygilanthus eugenioides

Phtirusa pyrifolia

Diplopterys cabrerana

Mascagnia psilophylla

Stigmaphyllon fulgens

Uncaria guianensis

Uncaria tomentosa

Calathea veitchiana

Abuta grandifolia

Coussapa tessmannii

Ficus sp.

Virola sp.

Cabomba aquatica

Petiveria alliaceae

Piper sp.

Triplaris surinamensis

Pontederia cordata

Calycophyllum spruceanum

Capirona decoriticans

Guettarda ferox

Psychotria spp.

Psychotria viridis

Rudgea retifolia

Sabicea amazonensis

Paullinia yoco

Lygodium venustum

Scoparia dulcis

Brugmansia spp.

Brunfelsia spp.

Capsicum spp.

Iochroma fuchsioides

Juanulloa ochracea

Nicotiana spp.

Cornutia odorata

Vitex triflora

Rinorea viridiflora

“Cimora” Brew Plants and Admixtures-

Trichocereus spp.

Neoraimondia macrostibas

Pedilanthus tithymaloides

Isotoma longiflora

Brugmansia spp.

Iresine spp.

Datura spp.

The Baneful Botanicals-

Old World-

Atropa belladonna ~ “Nightshade” or “Belladonna”

Digitalis purpura ~ "Foxglove"

Atropa mandragora (Mandragora officinalis) ~ “Mandrake”

Hyoscyamus niger ~ “Henbane”

Tabernatnthe Iboga ~ “Iboga Root”

Amanita muscaria ~ “Fly Agaric”

Helleborus niger ~ “Hellebore”

Acorus calamus ~ “Sweet Flag”

Peganum harmala ~ “Syrian Rue”

New World-

Ariocarpus retusus

Brugmansia spp.

Datura spp.

Brunfelsia spp.

Saphora secundiflora ~ “Mescal Bean”

Pernettya furens and Pernettya parvifolia ~"Hierba Loca"

Methysticodendron amesianum ~ “Snake Intoxicant”

Iochroma fuchsioides ~ “Borrachera”

Latua pubiflora ~ “Arbol De Los Brujos”

Nicotiana spp. ~ “Tobacco”

Xochipilli/Macuilxochitl "Prince of Flowers" Statue Botanicals-

Psilocybe aztecorum ~ “Mushrooms”

Nicotiana tabacum ~ “Tobacco”

Rivea corymbosa ~ “Ololiuqui”

Heimia salicifolia and/or Heimia myrtifolia ~ “Sun-Opener” or “Sinicuichi”

Quararibea funebris ~ “Cacahuaxochitl”

And one unidentified flower suspected to be a Brugmansia spp. or Datura spp.

Entheogens-

Banisteriopsis caapi ~ “Vine of the Dead” or “Ayahuasca”

Psychotria viridis

Psilocybian Mushrooms ~ “Teonanacatl”

Ipomoea violacea ~ “Tlitliltzin”

Rivea corymbosa ~ “Ololiuqui”

Argyreia nervosa ~ “Woodrose”

Salvia Divinorum ~ "Pipilzintzintli"

Trichocereus spp. ~ “San Pedro”

Lophophora williamsii ~ “Peyote”

Tabernanthe iboga ~ “Iboga”

Diplopterys cabrerana ~ or “Ayahuasca”

Heimia salicifolia and Heimia myrtifolia ~ “Sinicuichi” or “Sun-Opener”

Mimosa hostilis ~ “Jurema”

Amanita muscaria ~ “Fly Agaric”

Pseudo-Entheogens-

Cannabis sativa ~ “Marijuana”

Brugmansia candida; sanguinea; aurea; vulcanicola ~ “Tree Datura”

Nymphaea caerulea ~ “Blue Lotus”

Nelumbo nucifera ~ “Scared Lotus”

Acorus calamus ~ “Sweet Flag”

Peganum harmala ~ “Syrian Rue”

Psychoactives-

Passiflora incarnata ~ “Passion-Flower”

Erythroxylum spp. ~ “Coca Leaf”

Papaver somniferum ~ “Opium Poppies”

Nicotiana spp. ~ “Tobacco”

Mitragyna speciosa ~ “Kratom”

Humulus lupulus ~ “Hops”

Silene capensis ~ “Root of the White Ways”

Calea zacatechichi ~ “Bitter Dream Herb”

Catha edulis ~ “Khat”

Areca catechu and Piper betle ~ "Betel Nut" and “Betel Leaf”

Leonotis leonurus ~ “Wild Dagga”

Sceletium tortuosum ~ “Kanna”

Duboisia hopwoodii ~ "Pituri"

Pedicularis densiflora ~ “Indian Warrior”

Piper methysticum ~ “Kava Kava”

Ethnobotanicals-

Camellia sinensis ~ “Tea”

Theobroma cacao ~ “Cacao”or “Cocoa” or “Chocolate”

Ilex Paraguariensis ~ “Yerba Mate”

Ephedra spp. ~ “Ma Huang”

Lactuca virosa ~ “Wild Lettuce Opium”

Scutellaria lateriflora ~ “Skullcap”

Valeriana officinalis ~ “Valerian Root”

Verbena hastate “Blue Vervain”

Pausinystalia yohimbe ~ “Yohimbe” Or (Corynanthe yohimbe)

Myristica fragrans ~ “Nutmeg”

Panax spp. ~ “Ginseng”

Artemisia absinthium ~ “Wormwood”

Aspalathus linearis “Rooibos”

Leonurus sibiricus ~ “Motherwort”

Gingko biloba ~ “Gingko”

Rholdia rosea ~ “Golden Root”

Canavalia maritima

Sida acuta

Zornia latifolia

Verbascum blattaria "Moth Mullein"

Osha Root

Yerbe Santa

Lobelia inflata ~ "Indian Tobacco"

~Polygala sibirica and Polygala tenuifolia "Taoist Memory enhancer"

Understudied Entheogens, Psychoactives and Other Ethnobotanicals-

Quararibea funebris ~ “Cacahuaxochitl”

Lagochilus inebrians ~ “Turkish Inebriating Mint”

Oncidium ceboletta, Cypripedium calceolus and other psychoactive orchids.

Pancratium trianthum ~ “Kwashi”

Kaempferia galanga ~ “Galanga”

Lycoperdon mixtecorum and Lycoperdon marginotum ~ “Puffballs”

Virola calophylla, Virola colophylloidea, and Virola theiodora ~ “Virola”

(Mashi-Hiri) Justicia pectoralis

Anadenanthera peregrina ~ “Yopo”

Anadenanthera colubrina

Tetrapteris methistica ~ “Painted Caapi”

Methysticodendron amesianum ~ “Snake Intoxicant” (Deadly Poisonous)

Petunia violacea ~ “Shanin”

Tagetes lucida ~ “Mexican Tarragon”

Mucuna pruriens Velvetbeans; Cowhage

Tanaecium nocturnum- aphrodisiac

~ Cestrum laevigatumn

~Coleus Blumei and Coleus Pumilus

~Cymbopogon densiflorus- causes dreams which foretell the future.

~Maquira sclerophylia ~ “Rapa dos Indios”

~Helichrysum foetidum- Zulu Trance Smoke

~Scirpus atrovirens - very powerful Mexican herb said to cure insanity

Acacia maidenii

Datura spp.

Sassafras albidum

SHANSHI (Coriaria thymifolia)

Argemone Mexicana ~ "Prickly Poppy"

HELICHRYSUM FOETIDUM - Compositae (Straw Flower)

M.senilis, M.heyderii, M.craigii,

M.grahamii, M.micromeris.

Synsepalum dulcificum ~"Miracle Fruit"

TAIQUE (Desfontainia hookeri)

KEULE (Gomortega keule)

Iochroma

Voacanga africana

Desfontainia spinosa

Bufo alvarius

Add toads and animals

Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar Periwinkle)

Add other “interesting plants”!

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Anybody who wants to contribute, feel free!

Edited April 9, 2008 by Teotz'

[Auxin]

I think I've seen this somewhere before

[shruman]

It was right here Auxin: http://www.shaman-australis.com/forum/inde...c=17484&hl=

;)

[Torsten]

so Teotz, do I get this right that you want US to write YOUR book?

The format looks alright, but why write a book about a topic where you can't even fill in 10% of the information yourself? Usually people who write books will do most of the work themselves. Or others who try and do a community effort will make websites like the ethnowiki [where t.f. is that btw?].

Your whole approach to this is most odd and this couple with your reputation does not bode well for a successful project - no matter how many new threads you start.

oh, and I know you are in 'send' mode, but did you actually read the comments in the last thread? Like how does this book improve on Raetsch's book for example? and if it doesn't, then why bother?

If you don't discuss these issues then I am sure someone will just turn this thread off topic again... and again.... and again.

[incognito]

true teotz, all the info ur lookin for can be easily found, U CAN DO IT!

and i kinda like the format u put the aya prep into.

good laymans terms for we dumbasses.

dont be discouraged, give it ur best shot man.

i think what u will find is mostpeeps here wont help u as weve been over it all before, done our own studys into things, u know, done the hard yards. and i dunno, but the info feels kindof important to me rather than just filling in ,well hate to say this a 'noobs' blanks in his book.

and i dunno, but id rather see someone produce their own work and do an outstanding job, which i am sure that u will, as ur passion for this area is eveident. rather than 'filling in the blanks'. as u have stated, its 'UR BOOK' so yeah man get into it!

wed all be interested in seeing the results !

[genki]

if i make a contribution do i get my name in the book? i cant help much but i managed to dig up a bit of info on harvesting tea.

to harvest tea (all types) obtain a reuseable shopping bag made from natural fibres (i recommend hemp or jute) and trek to your nearest supermarket or organic/health store. tea can be elusive and often blends in well with its surroundings, its quite common to not see it until you are standing right in front of it. to avoid a potentially lengthy amble or if you are unsure what tea looks like consult a local guide in the form of either an employee or map. to harvest reach for the tea that you want and gently pluck/pull it out being careful not to disturb the surrounding teas. it is generally considered bad manners to damage or trample other teas whilst picking yours.

upon selection and harvest of the tea it is customary to make a payment to the local leader via the tribes people located at the exits. the amount is usually specified near the tea you have harvested but if not you can enquire with the tribes people. to avoid doing so risks provoking anger amongst the tribe and if caught there will be repercussions ranging from a ban on returing to being permanent branded with the word thief.

[t st tantra]

what are your qualifications 4 editing this book?

why should i give u my work to put yr name too?

whats in it 4 me?

t s t .

[incognito]

now THERES a man who should write a book!

[Auxin]

I second that. Any new book should either bring forth new information or present existing info in a better format, of all the people here tst comes at or near the top of the list for potential to bring in new information and concepts.

[Airbender]

what's the peppermint oil for? taste? or magic chemical stuff?

[Auxin]

what's the peppermint oil for? taste? or magic chemical stuff?

Its probably there for taste tho maby it might have been someones attempt to increase incidence of sublingual absorption. I'm not sure of the wisdom of having it or the alcohol in that extraction, both would just increase the amount of toxins that would be consumed.

Books should be written by people that understand the subject matter, not by those who have just begun to learn.

[shruman]

I think hes alluding to reports that LSA MIGHT be converted to LSH via peppermint oil.

[Airbender]

it's a shame we cant try that stuff here in australia

[planthelper]

i find the sectioning into pseudo-ethnogens, ethnogens, psychoactives and so on totaly non fitting, and akward. to call brugmansia sanguinea a pseudo-ethnogen constitutes a deadly sin. or for example to put passiflora incarnata in a group named psychoactives, whilst at the same time peganum harmala is listed under pseudo- ethnogens.

i find the term pseudo-ethnogens, paradox as it either works or it doesnt, a pseudo-ethnogen could be banna skin, and the like, but not any truely active plants, like cannabis.

[friendly]

Aaaghhh. What price glory?

[Teotzlcoatl]

so Teotz, do I get this right that you want US to write YOUR book?

This is everyone's book.

It will never be copy written or anything of the sort.

This book is a summary of the ethnobotanical information in books and online, it is meant to be as comprehensive as possible, it is for the community's practical use of ethnobotanicals, psychoactives and entheogens.

Or others who try and do a community effort will make websites like the ethnowiki

That's an awesome idea and is exactly what this book is aimmed at doing!

and i dunno, but id rather see someone produce their own work and do an outstanding job, which i am sure that u will, as ur passion for this area is eveident. rather than 'filling in the blanks'. as u have stated, its 'UR BOOK' so yeah man get into it!

I'll be writing the entire thing! I just need you guys to catch me if I say something that's incorrect!

and i kinda like the format u put the aya prep into.

good laymans terms for we dumbasses.

dont be discouraged, give it ur best shot man.

Exactly! Modern and tradtional prep's for all the enthnobotanicals, psychoactives and entheogens.

if i make a contribution do i get my name in the book?

Hell yea.

what are your qualifications 4 editing this book?

why should i give u my work to put yr name too?

whats in it 4 me?

I have no qualifications, I'm just some idiot, trying to collect info.

I certainly won't put my name to anybody work but my own.

I second that. Any new book should either bring forth new information or present existing info in a better format, of all the people here tst comes at or near the top of the list for potential to bring in new information and concepts.

Than I will give all my info to tst and he can write the book.

Its probably there for taste tho maby it might have been someones attempt to increase incidence of sublingual absorption. I'm not sure of the wisdom of having it or the alcohol in that extraction, both would just increase the amount of toxins that would be consumed.

Books should be written by people that understand the subject matter, not by those who have just begun to learn.

Peppermint oil to convert LSA to LSH.

That section needs editing and revision.

Books should be written by people who understand the matter.... Help me!

i find the sectioning into pseudo-ethnogens, ethnogens, psychoactives and so on totaly non fitting, and akward. to call brugmansia sanguinea a pseudo-ethnogen constitutes a deadly sin. or for example to put passiflora incarnata in a group named psychoactives, whilst at the same time peganum harmala is listed under pseudo- ethnogens.

i find the term pseudo-ethnogens, paradox as it either works or it doesnt, a pseudo-ethnogen could be banna skin, and the like, but not any truely active plants, like cannabis.

That section needs a great deal of revision as well as debate about the subject.

You guys check it out and tell me how you would list them?

[gilligan]

sounds to me like a plan to find out whatever can be used as an entheogen or psuedo entheogen, so that then steps can be taken to prohibit them. (Albeit in the US)

Teotz. What is your REAL reason for this?

[Teotzlcoatl]

....are you kidding me?

I'm writing a book on ethnobotanicals!

So I can learn more about them!

That's IT!

Do you even look at my first post?!

It includes Camellia sinensis, Aspalathus linearis, Ilex Paraguariensis, Nicotiana spp., Coffea arabica, Panax spp., Nymphaea spp., Valeriana officinalis, Myristica fragrans....

Would any of those ever be made illegal?!

Do you know what all of those are? The first one is Tea...

If I told you about the U.S.A government's plan to make Tea and Tobacco illegal... they would kill me!

Please...

My motives are not malevolent.

I'm just writing a little paper on ethnobotanicals...ok?

Edited April 10, 2008 by Teotz'