Freaky Chicken Posted July 6, 2010 I've just harvested my velvet bean vine and I have a lots to spare. Anyone interested? I have no idea what value to put on them so make me an offer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kindness Posted July 6, 2010 (edited) the following has been taken from wikipedia because i am too lazy to retrieve info from a better source. Looks like an interesting plant freaky chicken, any cautions for those who don't sleep well? peace Mucuna pruriens has also recently become popular among lucid dreaming enthusiasts: when combined with other supplements that stimulate the cholinergic system, the dopamine presumably produced from the consumption of Mucuna pruriens confers upon the lucid dreamer greater motivation and confidence.[citation needed] Mucuna pruriens seeds contain high concentrations of levodopa, a direct precursor of the neurotransmitter dopamine. It has long been used in traditional Ayurvedic Indian medicine for diseases including Parkinson's Disease.[16][17] In large amounts (e.g. 30 g dose) it has been shown to be as effective as pure levodopa/carbidopa in the treatment of Parkinson's Disease, but no data on long-term efficacy and tolerability is available.[18] In addition to levodopa, Mucuna also contains serotonin (5-HT), 5-HTP, nicotine, N,N-DMT (DMT), bufotenine, and 5-MeO-DMT. As such, it could potentially have psychedelic effects, and it has purportedly been used in ayahuasca preparations.[19] The mature seeds of the plant contain about 3.1-6.1% L-DOPA,[12] with trace amounts of 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin), nicotine, DMT-n-oxide, bufotenine, 5-MeO-DMT-n-oxide, and beta-carboline.[20] One study using 36 samples of the seeds found no tryptamines present in them.[21] The leaves contain about 0.5% L-DOPA, 0.006% dimethyltryptamine (DMT), 0.0025% 5-MeO-DMT and 0.003% DMT n-oxide.[22] [edit] Gallery Edited July 6, 2010 by meanies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lofty86 Posted July 6, 2010 Are they the hairless variety? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Freaky Chicken Posted July 6, 2010 They have some hairs but a lot less than the hairy variety. The pods have a soft velvet texture with short hairs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
t st tantra Posted July 6, 2010 wonder if that is wet or dry % for the leaf....it certainly smokes ok,mild but nice. can aggravate restless leg syndrome! t s t . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Freaky Chicken Posted July 7, 2010 Forgot to mention above that the seeds are the utilis strain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderIdeal Posted July 7, 2010 they aren't one of the cheaper seeds in the sab store, i think you get three in a pack i've read something about the hairs fucking killing you or some shit! so i guess research that before scoffing any? can be consumed as an l-dopa supplement Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_e_ Posted July 9, 2010 check ur pms freaky chicken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Freaky Chicken Posted July 12, 2010 (edited) I have about 300 seeds available. I've decided to sell the seeds for $1 each or 6 for $5. Trades of equal value also accepted. PM me with trade offers, I'm interested in any interesting ethnobotanicals. Edited July 24, 2010 by Freaky Chicken 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
celtic007 Posted October 4, 2010 I have about 300 seeds available. I've decided to sell the seeds for $1 each or 6 for $5. Trades of equal value also accepted. PM me with trade offers, I'm interested in any interesting ethnobotanicals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
celtic007 Posted October 4, 2010 Dear Mr Chicken , Have you any of those seeds left ? I have nothing of interest to trade , so would it be possible to buy some. I live in Cairns , so they should grow well here. Contact me at : [email protected] Colin . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
