wish list, and some ramblings

[Scarecrow]

so, i've been told it's acceptable to post a wish list in this section, such that others might be aware of my interest in certain plants, and perhaps give suggestions for other plants to look into.

but a little about me before i post my list;

i don't subscribe to any religion (but i think it's fascinating to look at its roots and ends), i don't particularly enjoy being confined to society (although i see and understand the necessity), and i'm not really too interested in any specific shamanism/belief system/culture as such (apart from taking away what wisdom i can from their traditions/methods)... really i'm just going about my life making decisions based on my own experiences, and following my intuition along whatever path my heart pulls me towards. at least, i am now.

i've gone through some rough/destructive/substance abusive (so much coffee) times to find the path i'm on today... a series of long-term health problems (in hindsight, self-inflicted and easily avoidable), ritual herb related awakenings, and lots and lots of books, have led me to:

- meditative living (not just sitting meditations)

- experimentation with 'ritual herbs' for spiritual self-cultivation

- a deep interest in pharmacology/biochemistry

- drop out of multimedia development to study traditional chinese medicine

- particular interest in chinese herbology specifically

- interest in other herbal medicines and entheogens (...this community!)

- ...a sudden desire to learn how to garden

i'm not entirely sure where my life is headed with this, but i might guess that the direction i'm heading in/feel might be my calling is to (once i'm more qualified and experienced) try to classify some of the powerful ritual herbs according to chinese medicine, and thereby be able to balance out their effects on health and be able to better choose which is best suited to help heal an individual. at the same time, i want to be able to understand how these herbs are functioning from a scientific/western medicine perspective.

NOTE: there's actually a book by John Mini on Cannabis use/effects according to traditional chinese medicine. i hope to be able to make similar evaluations with other herbs. i've got a copy on the way in the mail

i'm getting the feeling that what i've gotten carried away writing "a little about me".

i just felt that some history might be important to mention because i'm a new face here, and i felt that the structure/content of my list so far might make me appear ignorant, or as some dude who is just interested in getting a really awesome water feature. but i've written way too much, haha

TO THE POINT:

here's a list i've been working on/gathering information about the contents of. i'm hoping to be able to grow all of these myself at some point, but at the moment my collection consists only of two wormwood plants and a pedro cactus.

i've only just come to acquire a substantial amount of money for spending for the first time in a while, and i've got so many things i want to buy that it's disappearing a little too quickly (i spent nearly $300 on resource books -__-), so my garden may have to wait a bit longer before i can start getting a serious collection together.

CHINESE HERBS:

from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_herbology#50_Fundamental_herbs

- list in progress. got a book on the way for this too: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1603583300/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i03?ie=UTF8&psc=1

OTHER HERBS/TOOLKIT:

- "anti-freak-out formula":

mostly from http://www.shaman-australis.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=29363

Piper methysticum (Kava) - sedative, anasthetic

Melissa Officinalis (Lemon Balm) - anti-bacterial, anti-viral, calming/sedative, mosquito repellant

Valeriana officinalis (Valerian root) - sedative, anti-anxiety, treats nervous tension and stress

Scutellaria galericulata/Scutellaria lateriflora (Skullcap) - anti-anxiety, sedative

Leonurus cardiaca (Motherwort) - vasodilator, muscle relaxant, anti-stress, cardiac tonic

- in case of poisoning:

Silybum marianum (Milk Thistle) - protects/repairs the liver and gallbladder from inflammation and toxins/poisoning

Activated carbon/charcoal - 50-100g mixed with water useful for poisonings and overdoses, available at pharmacies pre-mixed

- for kicking addictions

Tabernanthe iboga (Iboga) - oneirogenic/dreamlike hallucinogenic phase followed by psychotherapuetic introspective phase

DREAM/ONEIROGENIC HERBS:

- Silene undulata (aka Silene capensis) - root

harvest the root after 2 yrs

- Calea zacatechichi - leaves as tea and then smoked

- Entada Rheedii - seeds

ORNAMENTAL CENTREPIECE FOR MY WATER FEATURE

- Argyreia nervosa (Hawaiian Baby Woodrose)

- Banisteriopsis caapi Plant

- Psychotria viridis Plant

- Psychotria carthagenensis

- Salvia divinorum

(damn it australia, i need these flowers exactly to go with my water feature. but noooooo...)

- Anadenanthera colubrina Seeds

- Tabernanthe iboga (Iboga)

- P. cubensis

...it's ruined all my tab indents, so it's a little bit messy. i hope it's not too bad. [edit] i've updated and made my list a little safer/removed my personal notes.

anyway, so far the shaman australis shop is pretty much the only place i know to look for any such plants. if anybody knows how/where to get a hold of any of these, or has any of these for sale for a reasonable price, i'd be happy to hear about it! although i may not necessarily be able to purchase anything immediately.

i would also love growing/propogation tips for anything listed, because my knowledge of gardening so far consists entirely of love, hope, soil, water and sunlight. i'm pretty sure there's a fair bit more to it than that.

if you bothered to read my self-absorbed spiel, perhaps you might be able to suggest other plants that might interest me? i'm fairly new to entheogenic herbs, but i have a book on the way to hopefully remedy that.

you might have noticed i like books. anything i've linked, i would probably greatly encourage anybody to read

gosh, i talk too much. i won't feel bad it you skipped half this post.

Edited March 20, 2013 by Scarecrow

[mrp11]

Hi mate,,Welcome:)

I think the obvious stuff section should be removed to avoid self incrimination,also you just want to grow the other plants for ornamental reasons,

Im new here,so im not 100% on whats kosher,but be careful re ,self incrimination,and dont ask for illegal stuff,I suggest you read the Faq to be certain on forum rules.

Someone please correct me if im mistaken on my advice.

I think you'll find that most people here like you are interested in self growth,many are extremely knowledgeable in many of the plants you mentioned,so you have come to the right place in my opinion.

Cheers

Edited March 20, 2013 by mrp11

[Scarecrow]

Hi mate,,Welcome:)

I think the obvious stuff section should be removed to avoid self incrimination,also you just want to grow the other plants for ornamental reasons,

Im new here,so im not 100% on whats kosher,but be careful re ,self incrimination,and dont ask for illegal stuff,I suggest you read the Faq to be certain on forum rules.

Someone please correct me if im mistaken on my advice.

I think you'll find that most people here like you are interested in self growth,many are extremely knowledgeable in many of the plants you mentioned,so you have come to the right place in my opinion.

Cheers

all right, as i suspected i might be pushing my luck. i've updated the first post with my real, non-satirical list, which doesn't have any jokes about extracting chemicals from the herbs.

[edit]

oh yeah, i also wanted to ask if anybody knew if it would be possible to make the "anti freak out formula" into a tincture or something, for long-term storage/easy access when it's needed? i'm not sure what the active ingredients i'm after in these herbs are, or whether i'd be able to extract them that way.

Edited March 20, 2013 by Scarecrow

[endorfinder]

I stress that I only read this post after any edits, and I can't and won't provide anything illegal. I have at least half of what you list as plant or seed though, PM me.

[bogfrog]

hi i have a few seeds that you're after.

if you PM you're address i'll send you a surprise selection.

[Scarecrow]

I stress that I only read this post after any edits, and I can't and won't provide anything illegal. I have at least half of what you list as plant or seed though, PM me.

fair enough! i've sent you a message.

 

hi i have a few seeds that you're after.

if you PM you're address i'll send you a surprise selection.

thank you! i'll do that.

Edited March 20, 2013 by Scarecrow