apothecary Posted February 15, 2006 A large handful of fresh Heimia foliage (seedpods, flowers and all) was placed in a coffee plunger with 7 mature Turnera ulmifolia v. sublata leaves (e.g. not a lot), and some SAB Damiana & 1 Lemon Myrtle leaf was added for taste. Hot water was added enough for 2 mugfulls, and let steep for 10 minutes. To this a teaspoon of honey was added, and plunged. I had a mug, and a friend had the other. No unpleasant taste was noted. Effects were pretty much immediate and very very good. I am pleasantly stoned, with some sedation (not too much). Conversation was easy and followed by lots of laughs and smiles. I would put the effects range in the same area as a couple of cups of kava, possibly with more cerebral effects. Definitely not placebo, and very enjoyable. I could easily go another mugfull or two if I could be bothered getting up and cutting some more foliage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apothecary Posted February 15, 2006 As a sidenote, my guess is this mix would have high synergy with a schooner of beer or something like that. Maybe bacardi and coke. I'll be continuing this line of experimentation (sans T. ulmifolia because I don't have that much of a plant yet) as it seems to be worthwhile! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyjack Posted February 15, 2006 I made some of this tea last night too! Although I spent 8 or so hours slow boiling the plant matter to extract the dark brown gue. I didnt know you could just plunge the plant material into hot water for a short time to get results. Hemia has a nice subtle effect, helping in meditation, mood elevation and general sense of well being IMO>. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ajna Posted February 19, 2006 i also gave heimia a try just this weekend, although it was prepared a while ago. one mature plant cut back quite heavily, boiled until the water was a dark brown colour, made approx 2 litres. has been stored frozen for a couple of months,possible for some loss of potency. two long glasses downed in quick succession, dont mind the taste at all. effects were felt immediately; quite a subtle relaxing feeling, not unlike a small amount of kava (actually, the aftertaste is quite similar too). started to try and draw, but kept being distracted by the music (His Awesomeness, Charles Mingus). by an hour later the effects had completely gone. definately interested in further experimentation with this, larger dose and perhaps having a smoke too. i might go finish off the bottle now :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shamantra Posted February 19, 2006 intresting, i have had this specie in cultivation for well over 4 years and I still havent tried to make tea. I have had some plans about either making wine or something among those lines. Maybe i will try to make tea of the leaves. and old pic, its a pretty plant to grow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
