bok Posted October 17, 2005 I was watching wild boys on mtv, and the hosts were being guided through the Amazon by a tribal shaman. They were sampling various plants that did crazy things. One of the plants eaten caused them to salivate heaps, Im talking drooling everywhere. Does anybody have an idea what this plant could be and if I can obtain one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caludia Posted October 17, 2005 someone here will know the answer, but as an aside, i know that spilanthes species leaves really encourage salivation (tho not to the point of gape-mouthed drooling ;) ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willbe Posted October 17, 2005 Whats the one called 'the toothache plant' with yellow flowers? I know it doesnt help answer ur question but this particular plant makes me salivate unbelievebly... ~Edit~ -Spilanthes acmella is the one im thinking of..... : ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conan Troutman Posted October 18, 2005 I find leaves a much milder effect, a spilanthes flower bud will cause large amounts of salivation and slight numbing. Literally flows from the mouth. Good one for unexpecting friends. Think spilanthes is also native to South America?? hope that helps... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C12H16N2 Posted October 18, 2005 'homemade' echinacea from the Herb-shop induce a really high salivation too... I seriously couldn't stop drooling... I also lost all feel and taste for 2 hours... Its not a very pleasant feeling when you can't stop drooling... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nifty Posted October 18, 2005 It could be the "Betel Nuts" from the areca catechu plant. Munching these would cause drooling. http://shaman-australis.com.au/shop/index.php?cPath=21_26_54 Betel nuts, betel leaves and (food grade) lime paste are also items often found in Asian grocery stores - Vietnamese grocery shops are likely to stock them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rev Posted October 18, 2005 unlikley in south america I dont dounbt the subcontinental populatiosn in venzuela etc have them they are coastal lowlands ive never heard or areac being listed amongst indigenous enthnobotany in sth america Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bok Posted October 18, 2005 Thanxs for the help. It probably was a Spilanthes acmella but from the info I just read it could also be Spilanthes alba or Spilanthes ocymifolia cause they are native to S America too. Any way Ill just wait for the inevitable repeat. The other weekend I got an ususpecting friend to rub two buds from my tootheache plant on his teeth, it was classic, but I was to busy laughing my arese off to notice if he was drooling. So I guess ill try some and see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bok Posted October 19, 2005 I tried it. The 4 largest leaves on the plant , I masticated them for around two minutes. I dont spilanthes acmella is the one. Is there any other ideas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Green Osiris Posted October 19, 2005 Hang on a minute.... why would you want to ingest a plant that makes you salivate profusely ? Am I missing something ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plant Pimp Posted October 21, 2005 I'm pretty sure this was the plant. http://www.mrcophth.com/plants/pilocarpine.html "Jaborandi (Pilocarpus pennatifolius) is a source of pilocarpine. It is a native of Brazil. The word 'Jaborandi' is an Amazonian Indian word meaning slobber weed because ingestion of the plant causes intense salivation. The natives use the plant to induce sweating. Jaborandi leaves was first introduced to western medicine in 1873, by Symphronio Coutinho, a Brazilian physician. Initially the plant was used to treat dry mouth because of its ability to induce salivation. The active ingredient of Jaborandi is the alkaloid pilocarpine which mimic the action of acetylcholine, the primary neurotransmitter of the parasympathetic system. Topical pilocarpine was first introduced in 1877 to reduce the intraocular pressure. It works by reducing the resistance to aqueous outflow through stimulation of the iris sphincter and the ciliary muscle. The resulting effects are miosis and accommodation spasm with associated myopia." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
