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Acacia acuminata - Mangard, Raspberry-Jam Tree(Leguminosae) Small tree or shrub up to 40 foot tallwith yellow to orange flowers in fragrant spikes up toa foot long. The wood has a strong raspberry scentand was used by aboriginals to make weapons. Leavescontain up to 1.5% base mainly consisting of tryp-

tamine with a phenethylamine type base also pre-sent. - 5g seeds 2.50

Acacia auriculiformis - Ear Pod Wattle(Leguminosae) Fast growing small tree to 95 foot with8 inch leaves and yellow flowers and twisted fruitpods. An extract of the aerial parts of this species actsas a CNS depressant and hypotensive. 5-methoxy-dmthas been potentially observed in the stem bark. - 5gseeds 2.00

Acacia baileyana - Cootamundra Wattle(Leguminosae) Shrub/small tree to 8m with fragrantyellow flowers in the spring and glaucous pinnatefoliage. Very frost tolerant for an acacias, one of thehardiest. Interestingly found to produce both b-carboline and tryptamine alkaloids in the leaves andalso possibly the seeds. - 5g seeds 2.00

Acacia baileyana var. purpurea(Leguminosae) Attractive variant of A. baileyana withfine purple tinted foliage, particularly prominent in the

young shoots, becoming glaucous later. Does well as apot plant in a cool conservatory. - 5g seeds 2.50

Acacia complanata - Flat stemmed wattle(Leguminosae) Rare evergreen shrub from southernQueensland. Highly adaptable and frost resistant.Leaves and twigs contain b-carboline alkaloids. Thereis also a report of a positive tryptamine identificationin this species. Much sought after species. Seedsshould be scarified and soaked. - 5g seeds 3.00

Acacia cultriformis - Half moon wattle(Leguminosae) Tall shrub from eastern australia withgolden flowers. Both seeds and leaf/stem test positivefor tryptamine and Phenethylamine alkaloids. - 5gseeds 2.00

Acacia farnesiana - Huisache, Prickly Moses(Leguminosae) Deciduous thorny tree to 20 foot withbipinnate leaves and small clusters of fragrant yellowflowers from which a perfume is distilled. Tolerant ofdrought and variable soil conditions. Used in Indianfolk medicine to treat a variety of conditions frommalaria and gonorrhea to madness and epilepsy. 5-methoxy-dmt has been potentially observed in thegreen fruit of this species. The seeds have also testedweakly positive for alkaloids. - 5g seeds 2.00

Acacia implexa - Lightwood(Leguminosae) Preliminary thin layer chromatographyhas indicated that the roots of this Australian acaciacontain a 5-methoxy substituted tryptamine. The barksaid to contain a pleasant bitter, of possible medicinalvalue. - 5g seeds 2.00

Acacia floribunda - White sallow wattle(Leguminosae) Riverside tree/shrub to 20 foot withfragrant creamy white flowers. Phenethylamine andtryptamine have been isolated from the plants topsand flowers. - 5g seeds 2.00

Acacia longifolia - Sydney Golden Wattle(Leguminosae) Fast growing shrub with large willowlike foliage and deep golden flower sprays. Found tocontain up to 0.2% tryptamine alkaloids, particularly

in the winter. Tryptamine has also been shown tosometimes be a constitute of the flowers. This speciesmost likely has a reasonably clean alkaloid makeup. -5g seeds 2.00

Acacia macradenia - Zig-Zag Wattle(Leguminosae) This acacia from Queensland is alsosuspected of containing tryptamine derivatives. Growsinto a shrub or small tree with greyish brown barkand pale yellow and red-brown fragrant flowers. - 5gseeds 2.50

Acacia maidenii - Maiden's wattle(Leguminosae) Rare, fast growing bushy shrub or treeto 15m with dense foliage. Pretty frost resistant butdrought sensitive. The rough, fissured bark and alsopossibly the leaves are high in the same compound asP. viridis. Strongly recommended. - 5g seeds 2.50

Acacia obtusifolia(Leguminosae) Possibly richer than A. maidenii withthe bark and leaves (0.4-0.5%), particularly the young

ones containing a variety of tryptamine and otheralkaloids. Very fast growing tree, reaching 15 foot,from New South Wales coastal regions. As with allacacia, soak the seeds for 24-48 hours before sowing,scarification also helps. - 5g seeds 2.50

Acacia pruinosa - Frosty wattle(Leguminosae) Glaucous small tree with pinnateleaves. Found to contain traces of phenethylamineand unidentified bases in the tops and flowers. - 5gseeds 2.50

Acacia redolens- Vanilla Wattle, Ongerup Wattle(Leguminosae) Shrub up to 12 foot tall with yellowflowers and a distinctive sweet scent. Suspected ofcontaining tryptamine derivatives. - 5g seeds 2.50


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Europe where the genuine species was expensive andscarcely available. Also known as 'Wild Mandrake',Allium victorialis root was used as a magic charm in asimilar way to true mandrake, Knights were known towear false mandrake as a protective amulet as didlater miners who had superstitions about a 'little manof the mountains' known as 'Bergmnnlein' who wasresponsible for falling rocks and avalanches. Related

to common garlic, onions and leeks. The root isknown to contain steroidal Saponin and Chalidonacid. - 1g seeds 3.00

Alternanthera lehmanii - Picu-rullana-quina(Amaranthaceae) Beautiful scarlettinted herbaceous plant whichbears globular clustered whiteflowers. Valued as an additive toYag brews by the Ingano Indians

of Colombia reputedly making avery strong special brew. Certaintaboos are apparently associatedwith handling and using the plant.Grows well as a house plant or ina greenhouse being quite adapt-able only needing protection fromfrosts. Chemically obscure, needsfurther investigation. - plant10.00

Angelica dahurica - Bai ZhiThe root of this species is used inChinese medicine for the treat-ment of toothache and headaches.It can also be used externally oninfected wounds and for mastitis.Known to have antipyretic, analge-sic and antibacterial action. - 1gseeds 2.50

Aquilegia vulgaris - Columbine(Ranunculaceae) Perennial native wild flower withbeautiful drooping flowers in various shades of red,blue, yellow and white. Known in Chinese medicine tohave narcotic properties. - 1g seeds 2.00

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi - kinnikinnick, bearberry(Ericaceae) The principle smoking mixture of manyNorthwest Indians. The leaves are smoked by Ojibwayor Ahnishinaubeg Indians and the Kwakiutl Indians asan inebriant. Also contains arbutin, an effective uri-nary anti-septic. Hard to germinate - 2g seeds 2.50

Aristolochia elegans- Dutchman's Pipe(Aristolochia) Free flowering climber with pale greenheart shaped leaves and purple trumpet like flowers.This vine from Australia has a very interesting com-mon name, possibly related to the flowers or maybe

suggesting something else. All aristolochia containaristolochic acids which are known carcinogens. Arelated species is used medicinally in India. - 1g seeds2.00

Argyeria nervosa - Baby Hawaiian Woodrose[Atropa belladonna - Deadly Nightshade](Convolvulaceae) Sought after Ololiuqui and Morning

Glory relative native to India and Hawaii where theseeds were once used as a poor man's inebriant.Grows to a quite substantial woody vine bearing sil-very foliage and violet flowers suitable for a heated

greenhouse/conservatory orgrowth indoors requiring a mini-mum of around 15-16c. Germi-nation is enhanced by scarifica-tion and soaking of the seedsprior to planting. Probably themost potent vegetative source of

Lysergic amide alkaloids, theseeds seem to be becoming in-creasingly scarce. Our seeds aretotally untreated and comecleaned and separated from thepods. - 5g seeds (approx 45-50seeds) 6.00

Artemisia absinthium - Ab-sinthe, Wormwood(Compositae) Hardy native plant

with aromatic pale whitish-greendivided foliage and loose spikesof tiny yellow flowers. Famousingredient of the once banned'Absinthe' liqueur, which wassomewhat of of inspiratory drinkfor the French Art Nouveaumovement. Contains psychoac-tive thujones thought to bind tothe same receptor as THC. Sev-

eral species of Artemisia are also smoked "for halluci-nations" by some Indian tribes. Well worth growing. -2g seeds 2.00 - 10g seeds 7.00

Artemisia vulgaris(Compositae) Traditionally used throughout Europeand Asia for a wide variety of medicinal uses oftenbeing combined with Mentha pulegium and otherspecies. Said to have an affinity for the womb, stom-ach and nerves finding modern use the treatment ofParkinsons tremors, epilepsy, convulsions in childrenand to stimulate the appetite in sufferers of anorexianervosa and as a re-mineraliser. More traditional

uses include the treatment of Pin worms, sleep-walking, abdominal cramp and menopausal problems.Larger doses are said to induce a state of inebriationand should be avoided in Pregnancy. - 2g seeds 2.00

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Atractylodes macrocephala - Bai ZhuA Chinese medicinal perennial shrub to 2 foot highbearing purple flowers. Known for strengthening thespleen and building chi energy whilst animal studiessuggest that it strengthens endurance. The rhizomeshave been used to treat diarrhea, fatigue, vomitingand as an appetite stimulant. - 1g seeds 2.00

Atropa belladonna - Deadly nightshade(Solanaceae) Widely used as an ingredient in witches"flying ointments" of mediaeval Europe and added toancient Greek wines to enhance their potency. Alsobeing employed as a sedative in Nepal, this highlyprized toxic medicinal plant has a great variety ofuses throughout various cultures. Seeds may benefitfrom being soaked in vinegar or alcohol for 2-3 hoursbefore sowing. Should be kept away from children andpets as this as with other tropane containing plantscan be lethally poisons. Illustrated on the right. -

packet of seeds 2.00

Bauhinia petersiana - White bauhinia(Leguminosae) A species of Bauhinia is used as anayahuasca admixture in Peru and as a Venezuelangastrointestinal remedy. This particular species comesfrom Africa where it is employed medicinally. Growsto a 3-4m shrub/tree with dark powdery bark andcrinkly white long petaled flowers. - packet of seeds2.00

Brugmansia arborea - Angel Trumpet(Solanaceae) One of the rarer Brugmansia species.The seeds are widely employed as an additive tochicha, a fermented beverage. The leaves and flowersare prepared as a hot or cold water infusion, the

leaves also being mixed with tobacco. Some shamansare said to scrape off the soft, green bark of the stemsand soak them in water for use. Contains toxic tro-pane alkaloids. - plant 8.00

Brugmansia candida x white - Guando Blanco(Solanaceae) The use entheogenic use of Brugmansiaspecies by shamans is widespread throughout may

regions of South America and is known by many localnames including borrachero, huacachu, huanto,chamico, campanilla, floripondio, maicoa, tonga andtoa. Many varieties have been interbred from theoriginal five South American species with this varietybeing one of the two recognized established SouthAmerican hybrids. It may even be that all of the spe-cies are infact cultigens, no longer found in theiroriginal wild form. This particular species is thoughtto be a first generation hybrid between B. aurea andB. vericolor being native to southern Colombia and

Ecuador. - packet of seeds 2.50

Brugmansia sauveolens - Angel Trumpet(Solanaceae) The use entheogenic use of Brugmansiaspecies by shamans is widespread throughout mayregions of South America and is known by many localnames including borrachero, huacachu, huanto,chamico, campanilla, floripondio, maicoa, tonga andtoa. Many varieties have been interbred from theoriginal five South American species with this varietybeing one of the two recognized established South

American hybrids. It may even be that all of the spe-cies are infact cultigens, no longer found in theiroriginal wild form. This particular species is thoughtto be a first generation hybrid between B. aurea andB. vericolor being native to southern Colombia andEcuador. - packet of seeds 2.50

Caesalpinia gillesii - Bird of Paradise(Leguminosae\Fabaceae) Half-hardy small shrub bear-ing bright yellow flowers with scarlet stamens and bi-pinnate foliage. A related species C. sepiaria, has along tradition of use in Chinese medicine. The flowersare said to contain occult powers, that "could enableone to see spirits and, when in excess, cause one tostagger madly. If taken over a prolonged period, theyproduce somatic levitation and effect communicationwith spirits". A related species C. bonduc was used asasubstitute for Soma. Preliminary tests on this speciesshow it to be positive for tryptamine alkaloids. - 5gseeds 3.00

Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Barbados Pride(Leguminosae/Fabaceae) Small prickly shrub with

orange-yellow flowers suitable for a greenhouse. Thisspecies is also alkaloid positive, although for what andhow much has not yet been determined. Hoffmanreported "an alkaloid of unknown structure" from arelated species, recent studies point to a tryptamine. In

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ancient China a Caesalpinia sp.'s flowers were said to"dispel the evil spirits. Placed in water or burned theycan conjure up spirits.... The seeds are said to be likethose of Lang-tang (Henbane) in that when burned,spirits can be conjured up." - 5g seeds 3.00

Carludovica palmata - Panama hat plant(Cyclanthaceae) A related species is used as an aya-

huasca admixture. Further investigation from an en-theobotanical perspective into the genus is sorelyneeded. - packet of seeds 2.00

Catha edulis - Khat, Qat(Celastraceae) Medium to large bush with small ovalleaves endiginous to Egypt, Ethiopia and southernArabia & Africa. Still employued today in Yemenwhere the fresh leaves and twigs are chewed or madeinto a paste with honey or sugar and eaten, while theflowers are brewd into a tea. The Ethiopian Sufis held

the plant in high esteame for its ability to bring themcloser to God giving it the name sacrosanct. Theplant contains a number of short lived alkaloids usedas a popular amphetamine like stimulant as well asvitamin C. Reasonably cold hardy although should beprotected from frosts. Recommended. - 20 seeds6.50 - 100 seeds 25.00

Ceiba pentandra - Kapok, Silk-cotton tree(Bombacaceae) A Peruvian ayahuasca admixture andplant teacher of unknown activity. This is also the

tallest tree in Africa, growing to a gigantic 70m! Thetrunk and branches carry sharp spines, losing its

leaves in the winter. Produces white to yellow or pinkflowers. Likes buoyant high humidity and plenty ofwater when in active growth. A good candidate for ashamanic bonsai! - packet of seeds 2.50Chorisia speciosa - Floss-silk tree(Bombacaceae) The use of this tree as an ayahuascaadmixture and plant teacher was first announced in apaper by Dennis McKenna and others in 1986. Many

plant teachers are very tall trees that can resist heavyrains and winds. Shamans believe that by learningfrom the plant teacher through ayahuasca, they toowill be able to withstand the elements in the sameway. Chemically obscure as an admixture. - packet ofseeds 2.50

Conium maculatum - Hemlock] Clematis brachiate -Traveler's joy(Ranunculaceae) A related species was reportedlyused as a wash 'to induce strange dreams' by Iroquois

Indians. This deciduous climbers from Africa has avery intriguing name possibly suggesting a similaruse. Bears scented cream flowers from spring till sum-mer. Be warned however, some Clematis species con-tain skin irritants and their ingestion can cause burn-ing of the mouth so keeping them away from childrenmight be a good idea. The toxic protoanemonin is lostupon drying. The original travelers joy C. vitalba wasused as a tobacco substitute in parts of England. -packet of seeds 1.80

Cnidium monnieri - She ChuangAnnual Chinese herb employed as a stimulant andaphrodisiac used to treat impotency. Also used as amedicinal vaginal wash. - packet of seeds 2.00

Conium maculatum - Hemlock, PoisonFamous deleriant poison used in witches flying oint-ments. All parts of the plant are extremely poisonousand very easily lethal, the juice being once used toexecute people. Under proper usage the plant is auseful sedative for nervous motor disturbances al-though this is highly unrecommended and the entireplant should be considered lethal. A much better useis as an insecticide being particularly effective againstaphids. - packet of seeds 2.00

Cornus stolonifera - Red osier dogwood, kinni-kinnick(Cornaceae) Smoked by Plains Indians for an effect"similar to opium". Bark decoctions were used byNorth Carrier Indians as a stimulant. Chemically ob-scure. Very vigorous suckering shrub with dull whiteflowers and clusters of white berries. Hardy, needing

to be cut back to almost ground level each year topromote dense growth. Seeds should be stratified toinduce germination. - 5g seeds 3.00


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Cytisus scoparius - Scotch broom(Leguminosae) Hardy native shrub to 10 foot withbutter-yellow flowers in early summer. The blossomsare aged in a sealed jar for 10 days, dried and rolledinto cigarettes. As with Spanish broom, containssparteine. Seeds should be nicked and soaked beforesowing. - 10g seeds 2.50

Datura metel - Dhutura, Dutra(Solanaceae) Mentioned in early Sanskrit and Chinesewritings, in the Old World this was the most importantspecies of Datura for Medicinal and entheogenic use,the powdered seeds often being added to wine. Nativeto mountainous regions of Pakistan and Afghanistanthis shrubby herb to 2m has solitary funnel shapedflowers usually purple, yellowish or white up to 6inches long. Contains potentially toxic tropane alka-loids. - packet of seeds 2.00

Datura meteloides(syn. D. innoxia)(Solanaceae) Considered the most important speciesof Datura in Mexico and Southwest America. One ofthe plants of the gods among the Aztecs. TheTarahumara also add the roots, seeds and leaves to aceremonial drink called tesquino, prepared frommaize. Herbaceous perennial thorn apple with sweet-scented flowers 51-9 inches long, white tinged withpink or violet. As with all daturas this plant containstropane alkaloids so is potentially toxic & even lethal.- 1g seeds 2.50

Datura stramonium - Jimson weed, Wisakon, ThornApple(Solanaceae) This annual bush with erect trumpetflowers takes it's common name from the colony ofJamestown, Virginia, after an incident where somesoldiers unknowingly made a soup for the herb. Also

used as an inebriant by Algonquian tribes of northeast America under the name Wisakon and employedin contemporary Morocco for it's narcotic properties.Contains tropane alkaloids hence potentially toxic.This and other Daturas can sometimes have a severalmonth dormancy period when sown, especially in acooler environment so be patient. - 2g seeds 2.00

Desmodium canadense(Leguminosae) A genus of some 170 tropical andsubtropical species, many Desmodiums are highlyvalued in folk medicine for a vide variety of ailmentsincluding acne, catarrh, dysentery, eye diseases, ab-scesses and liver infections. Many species containalkaloids that are known to be pharmacologicallyactive including entheogenic tryptamines andphenethylamines. - 1g seeds 2.50

Echinacea angustifolia - Narrowleaf Echinacea

(Rudbeckia) Considered the most medicinally powerfulof the Echineaceas which are very highly regarded asblood purifiers. Said to increase bodily resistance toinfection and strengthen the immune system. Thisnarrow-leaved purple/crimson flowered variety grows1-2 feet tall with 3-8" long leaves. Difficult to germi-nate, requiring 30-90 days at 5C, quickened by anEthrel treatment. - 1g seeds 3.00

Echinacea pallida - Pale-purple Echinacea(Rudbeckia) Similar to E. angustifolia in appearance

and action, sometimes being mistakenly cultivated asthe former species. A taller variety growing 80-100cmin height with a paler complexion. Germination is asfor E. angustifolia liking a sandy loam soil. - 1g seeds2.50

Scene depicting an ancient Indian ritual involving Datura from South America in the late 16th century.


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Echinacea purpurea -Purple coneflower(Rudbeckia) The classicmedicinal species ofEchinecea, this varietyhas rich reddish-purpleflowers and grows 2-5feet tall. Various medici-

nal properties have beenattributed to the root ofthis perennial plant in-cluding immune systemboosting, analgesic andaphrodisiac effects. Theseeds germinate best ifsoaked in water for afew hours then placedinto a bag of damp sandand refrigerated for

around 30 days or untilgerminated. This is theeasiest these three Echi-nacea species. - 2g seeds2.00

Ephedra nevadensis - Mormon tea(Gnetaceae) Possibly one of humanity's oldest magicalplants, ephedra has been recovered from a Neander-thal grave in Shanidar, Iraq dated to about 60,000years ago. This species has long been used to make a

hot beverage said to improve kidney action and re-lieve asthma as well as having a general tonic effect.Aphrodisiac effects have also been reported bywomen. Contains ephedrine, a popular nerve stimu-lant similar to adrenaline. Prefers a dry, alkaline soil.5g seeds 2.50

Ephedra viridis - Jointfir, Mormon tea(Gnetaceae) Californian Indians made a refreshing teafrom this tender perennial shrub also used as a rem-edy for colds, headache and venereal diseases. Con-tains ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, popular as amodern decongestant. Ephedrine forms the basis ofmany of the 'Herbal Ecstasy' pills sold in such publi-cations as High Times. - 5g seeds 2.50

Erythrina lysistemon - Coral Tree, Lucky Bean Tree(Leguminosae) This is a medicinal species ofErythrina from Africa bearing beautiful scarlet flowersand prickly leaves and branches. Related species aresometimes added to ayahuasca while others wereemployed by the Aztecs as a medicine and hallucino-gen, a similar species is also used for this purpose in

Guatemala. Would probably benefit from beingsoaked before sowing. - packet of seeds 2.00

Eschscholzia californica - California Poppy(Papaveraceae) Easily grown annual that readily self-

seeds. Beautiful red,yellow or orange flow-ers with blue-greenfoliage. The flowerpetals contain themildly narcotic alka-loids protopine andaltocryptine used by

Californian Indians totreat toothache. - 5gseeds 2.00

Ficus religiosa - Botree, Bodhi tree(Moraceae) Sacredtree of Hindus andBuddhists, oftenplanted outside oftemples. Buddha was

said to have meditatednon-stop for 7 yearsunder a Bo-tree untilhe reached liberation.Research has shown

the fruit to contain serotonin, andthe tree also has anti-bacterial

properties. An unidentified species of Ficus is alsoemployed as ayahuasca admixtures. Can be slow togerminate. - 2g seeds 2.00

Gaultheria procumbens - Uva Camarona(Ericaceae) A species of Gaultheria has been used asan entheogen in Andean Peru. This Andean speciesfeatured in 'Plants of the Gods' is an evergreen shrubwith white-to-reddish flowers and red berries. Chemi-cal studies are lacking. - packet of seeds 2.00

Helleborus niger - Christmas Rose(Ranunculaceae) Perennial herb approx 30cm highwith a thick blackish brown rhizome, an extract ofwhich in medieval times was used as a deadly poisonyet also as a treatment for the mentally ill. Childrenhave been killed by accidentally eating the seeds ofthis species and sever poisoning has been caused bydrinking the milk of animals which have grazed uponthe plant. Death is usually due to cardiac arrest orsuffocation due to a repressed respiratory system.Contains bufadienoid glycosides mainly hellebrin andits aglycone hellebrigenin. - packet of seeds 2.00

Hieracium pilocella - Haret Hogeurt(Compositae) Reported in a Danish book as to beingpsychoactive with around one gram of smoked leaves

producing an expanded consciousness without hallu-cinations. Under the name 'hawkweed' this wild flowerwas used as an antidiarrheal by North American Iro-quois Indians. - packet of seeds 2.50

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Hyoscyamus niger - Henbane(Solanaceae) Famous ingredient of 'flying ointments'and ancient potent Greek wines. Still used in Moroc-can ethnomedicine as a narcotic and dental analgesic.In southern Kashmir it's mixed with tobacco or hempand smoked "as an hallucinogen". Also known to theSumarians and Egyptians who mentioned it in papyriand cuneiform inscriptions. The Greeks associated

Henbane with the sun god Apollo and used it as aninebriant and entheogen. Also employed in Europe bythe Romans and Germanic tribes of the Middle Agesto make a strong beer called 'pilsner'. In old worldArabian countries Henbane was known as bang andwas used as an incense for warding off demons andalso as an inebriant andaphrodisiac, while theChinese saw Henbane asa general tonic whichalso enables the patient

to directly contact spritisand demons. A few yearsago Henbane was thefocus of an episode ofthe UK TV series 'SacredWeeds' about variouspsychoactive plants. Con-tains toxic tropane alka-loids as found in Brug-mansia, Datura andMandragora species. Ahardy annual or biennialherb, illustrated on theabove right. - 2g seeds2.00 - 10g seeds7.00 - 10g seeds 7.00

Hypericum perfora-tum - St. John's Wort(Guttiferae) An herba-ceous plant noted for it'scalming effect and as atreatment for nervousdisorders such as insom-nia and irritability. A verypopular and effective herbal treatment for mild de-pression currently undergoing various clinical trials.The oil produced from this plant can also used exter-nally to treat painful joints and strained muscles. Theactive compound in the plant is Hypericin. - 2g seeds2.00

Hypericum perforatum 'Topas'(Guttiferae) This is a specially selected strain used in

producing commercial crops for hypericin extraction. -1g seeds 2.50

Ilex vomitoria - Yaupon(Aquifoliaceae) Used as an "hallucinogen" to "evoke

ecstasies" among North American Cherokee Indians.It takes it's name from the use strong leaf infusionsemployed to induce vomiting for ceremonial purifica-tion. Known to contain caffeine. Needs stratificationbefore they will germinate. - packet of seeds 2.00

Ipomoea muelleri - Poison Morning Glory(Convulvulaceae) A not often seen morning glory vine

with a rather dubious name, probably deriving fromcases of sheep intoxication in western Australia. Defi-nitely alkaloid positive although exact makeup needfurther inquiries. The seeds of this species appear tobe morphologically closer to Argyeria than Ipomoea,worth investigating, a promising species chemically. -

5g seeds 3.00

Ipomoea platense(Convolvulaceae) - packetof seeds 2.00

Ipomoea violacea -Tlitliltzen, badungs, ba-doh negro, yaxce'lil(Convulvulaceae) Anentheogen known to theZapotec, Aztecs, Mayansand Mixe Indians of Oax-aca, this highly ornamen-tal morning glory vinehas a long history of

shamanic use throughoutthe new world. The seedswere traditionally em-ployed as a cold waterinfusion prepared a vir-gin girl (the Zapotecsalso call I. violacea seedsla'aja shnash or "seed ofthe virgin") which is thendrunk by the shamanand/or patient. The entireplant and in particularthe seed contain Ergine(LA-111), Lyscergic acid

amide as well as Lysergic acid-N-1-Hydroxy-ethylamide, Lysergic acid-L-2lpropanolamide(Ergonovine) and other similar alkaloids. Feeding withammonium is said to enhance alkaloid levels. This isan easy to grow half hardy species, usually floweringin it's first year producing abundant blue blooms. Toaid germination soak the seeds for 12-24 hours be-fore then plant 1/4inch deep, bottom heat is benefi-cial. Once established the Ipomoea violacea often self-

seeds and even in the England will survive year afteryear, coming up from the roots again every spring.Our seeds are totally untreated and come in twostrains. Heavenly Blue which bears blue flowers with acreamy throat and Pearly Gates which produces white


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flowers with a cream throat. Aneasy and lovely plant to grow.var. Heavenly Blue- 25g of seeds4.00 - 100g of seeds 12.00var. Pearly Gates- 25g of seeds4.00 - 100g of seeds 12.00

Leonotis nepetifolia - Lion's ear

(Labiatae) Annual herb used by theHottentots of Africa for its psy-choactive properties. Fast and easy,if germination hasn't taken placewithin 4 weeks, a stratificationperiod of 2-4 weeks should breaktheir dormancy. - packet of seeds2.00

Leonurus cardiaca - Motherwort(Labiatae) Famous heart tonic and

central nervous system relaxant.Especially valuable for female hor-monal imbalance and menopausaldisorders. Known to also helpagainst insomnia and reducestress. Now rarely encountered inthe English countryside. - 2gseeds 2.00

Leonurus sibiricus - Marihua-nilla, Yi Mu Cao

(Labiatae) Perennial herb pro-ducing sticky purple flowers.Native to Siberia and Mexico where it is smoked as amarijuana substitute by the Chiapas hence the com-mon name Marihuanilla. Also used in Chinese medi-cine as an emmenagogue. Easy to grow often selfseeding. This is one of the species that may of thoseadverts in High Times sell as 'legal marijuana'. Highlyrecommended. - 1g seeds 3.50

Lespedseza bicolor - Bush Clocer(Leguminosae) Weeping shrub to 10 foot blooming injuly to September. The seeds, seed pods, stem-bark,roots and leaves have all been shown to contain tryp-tamines, with the bark and possibly the seed being therichest parts of the plant.. Pretty hardy being suitablefor outdoors in most parts of the country. - 5g seeds2.00

Lobelia inflata - Indian tobacco(Campanulaceae) Hardy annual herb with tiny blueflowers. Used ceremonially by North American CrowIndians and in love magic by Mesquakie and Pawnee

Indians. In small doses acts as a stimulant and inlarger doses it act as a nerve depressant. Contains thepotent alkaloid lobeline which is used in anti-smokinglozenges. - 2g seeds 4.00

Mandragora autumnalis -Womandrake(Solanaceae) One of the six speciesof the famous mandrake of Euro-pean folklore. Stemless perennialherb with a thick often forking rootand large ovate leaves. This varietyhas purple flowers with yellow to

orange fruits and is sometimes iden-tified as a female variety of man-drake called 'Womandrake'. Used inwitches brews and flying ointments,as an aphrodisiac, as a magicalcharm and weapon, as protectionfrom ghosts and spells as well avariety of other uses. This particularspecies is also employed in contem-porary Moroccan ethnomedicine forit's narcotic properties. No other one

old world plant is steeped in suchmyth and held in such veneration asmandrake. Contains tropane alka-loids, principally hyoscyamine andscopolamine so can be lethally poi-sonous. Germination takes placeirregularly and over a long period.Lower temperatures are very effec-tive. - 25 seeds 4.00

Mandragora officinarum - Man-

drake(Solanaceae) The original Mandrake species, Man-dragora officinarum is one of the most revered andfeared plant of ancient Europe appearing in manymyths and folklores. A prominent ingredient inwitches 'flying ointments' and poisons in the darkages it has also been used as an aphrodisiac by theEgyptians being equated with the sun god Ra. Man-drake was also used as an ingredient in Greek winesand possibly also the 'strong' wines mentioned in theBible. Dioscorides and Pliny describe Mandrake wineas being so strong is was used as a surgical anes-thetic. In ancient Mesopotamia mandrake was consid-ered one of the powerful plants of the gods. A spiritwas believed to live inside the root who would kill thehapless when they pulled a root out of the earth. Forthis reason dogs were sometimes trained to pull therhizotomes up as shown in the illustration on the left.Frequently the ground around the plant was conse-crated with urine, menstrual blood or sperm in a hopeto appease the spirit. Superstition about the harvestand preparation of the plant among the Hebrews ex-plain that a 'tunnel was dug in the ground until it

reached the root, which was then dug out by dogs,which of course died afterwards as a result of thepoisonous airs surrounding the plant. The plant wasthen hidden in the ground for a year so that it driedout. Even one small taste was sufficient to render a

M andra ke as theGalgenmannlein, orli ttle man of thegallows, 13th centuryEngland.


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man senseless and like dead for three days'. All Man-dragora species contain toxic and potentially deadlytropane alkaloids which can lead to respiratory pa-ralysis and death in use. Major alkaloids are Scopola-mine, atropine, apotropine, hyoscyamine, hyoscine,cuscohygrine, solandrine and mandragorine. Man-dragora seeds usually although now always require aperiod of stratification before they will germinate. An

important and deadly plant. - 8 seeds 5.00

Mentha pulegium - Blechon, Pennyroyal(Labiatae) Hardy aromatic mint and a known ingredi-ent of the entheogenic kykeon potion along with ergotwhich was drunk during the Eleusinian Mysteries ofancient Greece. Often considered psychoactive in itsown right, this plant interestingly enough has a historyof use as a migraine treatment in England. Peruvianshamans also burn this plant as an offering toPachamama. - 1g seeds 2.00

Mimosa pudica - Dormilona, sensitive plant(Leguminosae) A fascinating shrub that closes it'sleaves when touched. Related species are used asentheogens under the name 'jacurma' in South Amer-ica. This particular species is used as a tranquillizer inAsia and the Americas. The roots and bark of adultplants contain low levels of a methoxy-tryptaminealkaloid which has also been potentially observed athigher levels in young seedlings. Soak seeds as withother Mimosa's. - 2g seeds 1.50

Mirabilis multiflora - so'ksi, so'kya(Nyctaginaceae) The roots of this perennial bush werechewed by Hopi medicinemen to induce visions whilemaking diagnosis. Flowers inthe first summer from seed ifsown early. This chemicallyunresearched plant is rarelyin cultivation. Limited supply. -packet of seeds 3.00

Mucuna pruriens - Velvetbean(Leguminosae) Used as ananthelmintic in West Africa,an aphrodisiac and abortifa-cient in India and made into apoultice for burns in Thailand.The seeds contain 3-9% l-dopa as well as some 5-hydroxytryptophan. Sensitiveto overwatering, keep reason-able dry. - packet of seeds

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Nepeta cataria - Catnip(Labiatae) Powerful aromaticpsychotropic for cats and also

considered psychoactive in humans due to it's highlactone content. Useful for diverting your cats atten-tion from other plants. Hardy, normally survives thewinter and grows back in the spring. - 1g seeds 1.00[Add to Cart] - 5g seeds 2.50

Nicotiana glauca - Tree Tobacco(Solanaceae) Perennial tree species of tobacco with

woody trunk and large bluish leaves. The Navajo Indi-ans once employed this type of tobacco during peyoteprayer meetings on other ceremonies. Interestingly, itdoes not contain nicotine but a psychoactive analoguecalled anabasine. Reasonably hardy, will do well in anunheated greenhouse given lots of root space. Becom-ing quite rare. - packet of seeds 2.00

Nicotiana occidentalis - Australian Native tobacco(Solanaceae) Species of tobacco indigenous to Austra-lia. Smoked by the aboriginals until the introduction

of other tobacco strains. - packet of seeds 2.00

Nicotiana rustica - Aztec tobacco, Wild tobacco(Solanaceae) Tobacco is not generally thought of ascapable of inducing visions, however in the ancientAmericas, tobacco was regarded as the shamanicinebrient par excellence, held by some to be superioreven to peyote. This is one of the strongest species oftobacco, still used in peyote road meetings often beingmixed with Tagetes lucida. Easy to grow being quitehardy. - packet of seeds 2.00

Nicotiana tabacum - Tahuaco(Solanaceae) Bred in the Andes and Amazon centu-ries ago, this is the most cultivated species of tobacco.

Can grow to around 6 footwith huge 18 inch to 2 footpale green leaves. Can bemade into a good naturalinsecticide by steeping theleaves in water for 24hours and mixing with alittle soap. - packet of seeds1.50

Nuphar lutea - Water Lilly- packet of seeds 2.50

Papaver somniferum -Opium poppy(Papaveraceae) In ancientEgypt, opium was mixedwith Mandragora and Nym-phaea to induce out of

body experiences. Also hasa long and well docu-mented history of use andabuse by creative artists.This addictive but highly

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valued medicinal plant has been used as a pain killerand soporific in many cultures throughout the worldand history. A highly important yet controversial plant.Available in two species.var. Danish Flag - 5g seeds 3.50var. Hens & Chickens - 5g seeds 4.00var. Giganteum- 5g seeds 6.00

Passiflora caerulea - Passion Flower(Passifloraceae) Blue pas-sion flower vine known tocontain b-carboline alka-loids. This particular speciesis thought to be the hardiestof the passion flowers. Toget the best germinationresults for Passiflora speciesthey need temperatures of+21C and moderate con-

stant humidity otherwisegermination can be slow. -25 seeds 2.00

Passiflora incarnata -May Pops, May Apple(Passifloraceae) Beautifulornamental passion flowervine. One of the hardiestpassion flowers withstand-ing temperatures as low as -

8c. Large fragrant mauve andwhite flowers from June until No-vember. Susceptible to root-rot during the winter. Thisis the only passion flower known to contain harmineand harmaline as well as the usually found harman. -20 seeds 3.00

Peganum harmala - Syrian rue, Harmel(Zygophyllaceae) Theorized to be the Vedic soma andPersian haoma due to it's rich concentrations ofharmine alkaloids, so named after the plant. Consid-ered to be an excellent analogue of Banisteriopsiscaapi. The seeds are also used to produce TurkishRed dye used in authentic Persian rugs and powderedto be burned as incense. This desert plant needs a drysandy soil, it can tolerate extremes in temperature butneeds protection from direct sun for its first year. Verysusceptible to damping off. - 25g of seeds 4.00 -100g of seeds 12.00

Petalostylis labicheoides(Caesalpiniaceae) Alkaloids positive mimosa relativeknown to contain several tryptamine alkaloids as well

as MAO inhibitors in the leaves and/or seeds in con-centrations up to 0.4-0.5%. Related to Caesalpinia spwhich have a history of entheogenic use. A very inter-esting species well worth checking out. - 2g seeds3.00

Phalaris arundinacea - Reed canary grass(Graminaceae) Very easy to raise perennial grass. Thefocus of much recent attention in entheogenic circles.As with all Phalaris for optimal alkaloid content it isbest grown in 20% full sun, with moisture stresses andammonium nitrogen feed. Phalaris is best planteddirectly into the ground or in large tubs, Can be di-vided up once established to encourage spreading.

Becomes quite evasive in time, regrowing from rootseach year expanding itsterritory. - 10g seeds3.50 - 50g seeds 15.00

Phalaris canariensis -Canary grass(Graminaceae) Widelycultivated as an ornamen-tal plant almost every-where in Europe. Debated

as whether coming fromthe Canary Islands andNorth-western Africa, asthe original name sug-gests or the from areas ofthe Mediterranean. Somestudies and anecdotalreports suggest quite ahigh alkaloid content ispossible with this specieswhile others found it de-

void of alkaloids. - 20g seeds3.00 - 50g seeds 5.00

Phragmites australis - Reed(Graminaceae) Extremely hardy, fast spreading marshreed to 3m. Thought to contain tryptamine in the rhi-zomes. To germinate seed, sow in a nutritious muddycompost and fill with water to 1cm above the soillevel. Keep warm for 4-6 weeks then place in coolerenvironment until germination is complete. Can overrun area unless contained. - packet of seeds 2.00 -plant 5.00

Phytolacca acinosa - Shang-lu(Phytolaccaceae) Well known medicinal plant of Chinareportedly used by sorcerers in antiquity "for seeingspirits". High in toxic saponines. Once sown, must bekept warm (18-22c) for first 2-4 weeks, then cold (-4to +4c) for another 4-6 weeks. 1g seeds - 2.00

Psychotria viridis - Chacruna, Amirucapanga(Rubiaceae) The most well known and researchedprinciple admixture of Ayahuasca and Yag com-

monly used throughout Amazonian Peru, Ecuadorand Brazil. A small tree or shrub reaching 14 foot it'suse has been documented by the Sharanahua andCulina Indian tribes of the southwestern Amazon ba-sin, the Kof Indians of Amazonian Colombia and

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Ecuador, the Kashinahua of eastern Peru and westernBrazil plus in Tarauac in the Acre of Brazil amongstothers. Said to be added to Ayahuasca brews to in-crease the 'length and vividness' of the visions, analy-sis has shown the presence of N,N-dimethyltryptamineplus trace amounts of N-methyl-tryptamine and 2-methyl-tetrahydro--carboline (MTHC). We are mostpleased to now be able to offer viable fresh seedgrown in North America which are supplied packed indamp moss. 15 seeds - 6.50

Ranunculus acris - mao-ken, shui-lang(Ranunculaceae) This meadow buttercup is thought torepresent mao-ken or shui-long of ancient China, saidto produce delirium. The Kava compound Yangonin isknown from closely related species while other Ranu-culus sp. are used as arrow poisons. - 2g seeds 2.00

Rhynchosia phaseoloides - Semilla de Chintallahuapiule(Leguminosae) Known as 'piule' in Oaxaca, Mexico, a

general term for entheogens although such use hasnever been documented. The beautiful seeds are hardwith a red and black yin-yang type pattern. They areused as good-luck charms and regarded as auspiciousgifts. Must be nicked and soaked before planting.

Thought to be highly toxic. - packet ofseeds 2.50

Rauvolfia serpentina - Sarpaganda,SnakerootOrnamental low growing perennialshrub from India with salmon-peach andlight blue flowers, turning dark red with

time. The original source of Reserpine, apowerful prescription tranquilizer withhypnotic and sedative properties. Is alsothough to potentiate other compounds.Has long been employed India where it'suse to treat the mentally ill dates back3000 years. Difficult and slow to germi-nate requiring bottom heat and a longdormancy period although well worththe effort. - packet of seeds 4.00

Ruta graveolens - Rue, Herb of GraceAn ancient magical plant associated withthe Roman moon goddess Diana andher daughter Aradia and revered as alove charm or to protect against the evileye. Often associated with female fertilityor used as an aphrodisiac by many cul-tures including the Christians at onepoint, it was said to safeguard againstthe reprehensible desires of the flesh,while in voodoo rue is called Erzulie, the

goddess of love. During the late Middleages it was burned for hung in the houseto 'magically protect against the intrigues of witchesand the madness of devils'. Witches themselves wasalso believed to have used Rue in magical drinks de-signed to cause harm. Also used in exorcisms by theRoman Catholics who called rut the Herb of Grace.Present in the whole plant is an essential oil with phe-nols, methylketones, terpenes, the alkaloids skim-mianine, kokusaginine, graveoline, graveolinine, b-fagarine, dictamine, ribalinine, arborinine and supris-ingly harmaline! The essentail oils is said to have asedative and psychoactive effects that 'enhance fan-tasy and stimulates an active imagination' Also acts asan abortifacient. - 1g seeds 2.00

Salvia divinorum - Ska pastora, Hierba de la Virgen,Pipiltzintzintli, Diviners mint/sage(Labiatae) Rare cultigen found only in humid forestravines and similar areas of a small part of the SierraMazateca in Mexico and private cultivation. The focusof much recent interest in all corners of entheobotany,contain the unique psychoactive ditrepene Salvinorin.

Usually only grows from cuttings and likes high hu-midity, semi shade and moist humus soil. One of theworlds rarest plants in the wild. Very highly recom-mend. Temporarily unavailable, restocks availablesoon see here for details. - plant 25.00


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Agave americana - Maguey, mescale, tacamba(Amaryllidaceae) In Mexico, this succulent is used tomake an inebriating beverage known as octli, metl orpulque. Pulque was often used as a basis for otherentheogens such as Ololiuhqui, Peyote and Daturas.The maguey plant was considered home to the Aztecgoddess Mayahuel. Mexican Indians still use this me-dicinal plant today. The leaves are used as amuletsand when attached to the home, they ward off evil,bless the home and protect from the evil eye andwinds. The sap contains around 8% sugar (agavose),an essential oil, hecogenin, saponin, papain and oxalicacid. The leaves have been observed to produce acompound of 'unclear nature' which acts as a biogenicstimulant. - packet of seeds 2.00

Ariocarpus agavoides

(Cactaceae) Ariocarpus is a genus of very slow grow-ing dwarf clustering rosette cacti with umbricated,angular tubercles and is mainly found mainly fromMexico. All require a very coarse, well draining soiland favour bight light and high temperatures. Several-Phenethylamine alkaloids have been found in thisspecies, namely 3,4-Dimethoxy- N-methylphenethylamine, N,N-Dimethyl-3-methoxytyramine and Hordenine. - 50 seeds 2.50

Ariocarpus fissuratus - hikuli sunami, peyote cimar-

rn(Cactaceae) The Tarahumara Indians in northern andcentral Mexico assert that A. fissuratus an entheogenstronger than peyote. Valuing it in witch craft, theybelieve that thieves are powerless to steal when thiscactus calls its soldiers. This species can take tem-peratures down to -10c for short periods. An endan-gered species, covered by international protectionlaws. Please help preserve this lovely rare species.Contains N-Methyltyramine, Hordenine and N-methyl-3,4-dimethoxyphenethylamine. - 50 seeds 2.50

Ariocarpus furfuraceus(Cactaceae) Sometimes referred to as A. retusus var.furfuraceus. This species has much fatter and roughertubercles than most other Ariocarpus species beingalmost as wide as they are long. One pf the fastestgrowing of the Ariocarpus this is also a protectedspecies. - 50 seeds 2.50

Ariocarpus kotschoubevanus(Cactaceae) - 50 seeds 3.00

Ariocarpus retusus(Cactaceae) This species is Ariocarpus is the largestmember of the genus and is pictured on the right. Itblossoms with a ring of white flowers near the centerof the plant. Has tested positive for 3,4-Dimethoxy- N-

methylphenethylamine, Hordenine, N-Methyl-4-methoxyphenethylamine and N-Methyltyramine. - 50seeds 2.50

Ariocarpus trigonus(Cactaceae) Small greyish green to purplish grey orbrownish cactus with yellow flowers up to 6cm longand 4cm wide and upward pointing claw-like tuber-cles. Often called Living Rocks, Ariocarpus are relatedto the Lophophora genus. Huichol Indians considerAriocarpus to be evil, insisting that it may cause per-manent insanity. b-Phenethylamines have been found.Likes full sun and a sandy or rocky soil mixture, thisspecies is not at all tolerant of frost.. Rare endangeredspecies still uncommon in cultivation. - 50 seeds2.50

Armatocereus godingianus(Cactaceae) - 100 seeds 2.00

Astrophytum asterias - peyotillo(Cactaceae) Bears a superficial resemblance to Lopho-phora williamsii. Has a low, spineless body consistingof eight flat ribs with small white flecks. Producesyellow flowers with a red center , throughout the sum-mer. Prefers partial sun and is prone to root rot.Needs further investigation chemically. Pictured onthe right. (CITES) - 100 seeds 2.50

Astrophytum capricorne(Cactaceae) - 100 seeds 2.00

Astrophytum myriostigma - peyotillo, bishop's cap(Cactaceae) Associated with the peyote cactus in folkmedicine and folklore. A spineless sharply ribbed cac-tus up to 6 inches across and 16 inches high. Pro-duces solely yellow flowers for the duration of thesummer. Another endangered species. - 100 seeds2.00

Aztekium riterii(Cactaceae) Small globular cactus from Mexico that isassociated with Pyotl in folklore and reported tocontain mescaline. The Aztekium genus only containstwo species of unusual clustering cacti found only onpure gypsum in the wild. Bears white to light pinkflowers during hte summer. A beautiful cactus illus-trated below right. - (CITIES) 50 seeds 3.00

Carnegiea gigantea - Saguaro

(Cactaceae) From SW America and Mexico, the larg-est columnar branching cacti, reaching some 50ft andattaining a diameter of 1-21ft, bearing white funnelshaped flowers. Important medicine among the Indi-ans, the basis of a ceremonial fermented potion. Con-


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tain various pharmacologically active alkaloids suchas Carnegine, Arizonine, Dopamine, 3-Methoxytyramine, 3,4-Dimethoxyphenethylamine andseveral tetrahydroisoquinolines. Another alkaloids ofthis species called Gigantine, is a phenolic alkaloidwhich was thought to be hallucinogenic in an animalstudy but this conclusion has since been questioned. -100 seeds 2.00

Carnegiea gigantea var. Ajo, Arizona(Cactaceae) Being classed as a monotypic genus(only having one species in it) this is an interestingArizonian locale species classed as variant of C. gi-gantea. - 100 seeds2.00

Cereus aethiops(Cactaceae) The Cereusgenus were amongst the

first cacti in cultivation.The plant can becomevery large often formingtree like stuctures intheir natural habitat.This species contains anunquantified amounts ofCandicine, Hordenineand Tyramine. - 100seeds 2.00

Cereus jamacaru(Cactaceae) Found tocontain Tyramine. De-spite coming from awide ranging habitat thisspecies as with all Cer-eus cacti should be pro-tected from near freezing temperatures. - 100 seeds2.00

Cereus peruvianus - Peruvian apple(Cactaceae) A columnar cactus originally collected inPeru. Alkaloids found in this species are Hordenineand Tyramine. - 100 seeds 2.00

Cereus uruguayanus 'Peruvianus' - Pitahaja(Cactaceae) Another peruvianus type cactus, originallyfound in Uruguay. - 100 seeds 2.00Cereus validus(Cactaceae) This species was found to contain 3-Nitrotyramine and Tyramine. - 100 seeds 2.00

Coryphantha calipensis

(Cactaceae) Closely related to the Mammillaria genusand are generally fast growing from seed. Their natu-ral range extends from Mexico up to the south-west ofAmerica. Coryphantha calipensis is reported to con-tain N-methyltyramine, Hordenine, N-Methyl-3,4-

dimethoxyphenethylamine, Normacromerine, b-Methoxy-3,4-dimethoxy-N,N-dimethylphenethylamineand b-Methoxy-3,4-dimethoxy-N-methylphenethylamine which was first isolated fromthis species. - 100 seeds 2.00

Coryphantha echinus(Cactaceae) Clustering and very spiny cactus, natu-

rally growing in dry hilly mountainous regions. Knownto contain various alkaloids including Phenethyl-amines. Coryphantha is a promising and interestinggenus both chemically and botanically. - 100 seeds2.00

Coryphantha mac-romeris - Dona Ana(Cactaceae) Thecactus from whichMacromerine was

first isolated in a0.16% dry weightyield. In a rather oddsounding test Mac-romerine wasthought to be hallu-cinogenic in squirrelmonkeys at 20 mg/kg. A noted humanbioassy produced'weird' persistent

side effects whichlasted for severalweeks. Althoughthere are old rumorsof this cacti's'countercultural' useevidence is some-

what lacking, an interesting species. - 50 seeds 2.50

Coryphantha pallida(Cactaceae) Donna relative probably well worth inves-tigating. This as with most Coryphantha species cantolerate freezing temperatures down to -7c. - 100seeds 2.00

Coryphantha palmerii(Cactaceae) Reportedly used as a ritual entheogen inMexico by the Tarahumara Indians, this small globu-lar cactus is easily grown producing relatively largeflowers. Relative of famous Donna cactus. - 100 seeds2.00

Delosperma cooperi

(Aizoceae) A sprawling free branching subshrub suc-culent with bright green glacous leaves and silkenpurple or pink flowers. Recent analysis has indicatedthat many Delosperma sp. contain quite substantialquantities of dialkyltryptamines in the leaves and

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branches, this particular species often seeming to bequite rich. This genus seems like it may contain manya rewarding surprise in the near future. Recom-mended. - packet of seeds 2.00

Delosperma lyndenbergense(Aizoceae) Another succulent found to test stronglypositive for dialkyltryptamines in preliminary thin-layer chromatography tests. For more info onDelosperma species and other succelents see theTrout's Notes section. This species has slightly smallerleaves than D. cooperi., said to be hardy down to -5C. - packet of seeds 2.00

Delosperma minimum(Aizoceae) To my knowledge this species has so farnot been tested for alkaloids, needs further investiga-tion. - packet of seeds 2.00

Delosperma sutherlandii(Aizoceae) Another species of succulent shrub in theAizoceae family. Chemical constitues not known. -packet of seeds 2.00

Denmoza rhodacantha(Cactaceae) Reported to contain Candicine (N,N,N-Trimethyltyramine) which displays a nicotine-like ac-tion on the nervous system, first stimulating then

blocking ganglionic synapse. Large doses of Can-dicine have been observed to produce curare likeeffects on dogs, overdose causes by respiratory pa-ralysis. - 100 seeds 2.00]

Drosanthemum floribundum(Aizoceae) This species of succulent has been success-fully used as feed stock for ewes, lambs and ostriches

despite the isolation of mesembrine and someDrosanthemum species have been proven to be toxicto rabbits. - packet of seeds 2.00

Echinocactus grusonii - Golden Barrel Cactus(Cactaceae) This popular globular cactus is sometimesfeatured in lists as containing mescaline. A beautifulfast growing species amazingly growing up to a meterwide. Almost extinct in the wild where it's naturalhabitat is New Mexico and Texas. Gets it's name thedeep yellow spines that encase the body of the plant

forming a golden crown on the top. 100 seeds 1.50

Echinocactus texensis - Horse Crippler Cactus(Cactaceae) A surprisingly hardy cactus with a fantas-tically descriptive name. Reported to contain unidenti-fied alkaloids. - 100 seeds 2.00

Echinocereus enneacanthus(Cactaceae) Cacti of the Echinocereus genus formcharacteristic large hemispherical mounds of stems.Some species can tolerate prolonged temperatures

down to an unbelievable -18c due to natural dehy-dration process that takes place in the autumn. Theirnatural habitat range is throughout Mexico and thesouth-western USA. This particular species containsas yet unidentified alkaloids. - 100 seeds 2.00

Echinocereus triglochidiatus - Pitallito, Hikuri(Cactaceae) Considered to be a kind of pyotl byMexican Tarahumara Indians, who sing to Pitallitowhile harvesting, saying it has 'high mental qualities'.This is one of the few cacti thought to contain tryp-tamine as well as Phenethylamines alkaloids. Grows inhigh mountainous areas hence quite hardy to cold aswell as drought. Cylindrical, mounding to 2 feet. Ger-mination is greatly enhanced by giberellic acid. - 100seeds 2.00

Echinocereus viridiflorus(Cactaceae) A dwarf species from Colorado and NewMexico with flattened clustering stems. In the spring itproduces lemon-scented green tinted flowers, hencethe name viridflorus. If kept dry this species can toler-ate temperatures down to -23c. Contains unidentified

alkaloids. - 100 seeds 2.00

Echinopsis eyriesii(Cactaceae) Reported to contain Hordenine at 10-50%of 1-10 mg total alkaloids from 100 gm of fresh cac-

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Gymnocalcyium horridispinum(Cactaceae) This species is also known to containmescaline. - 100 seeds 2.00

Gymnocalcyium monvillei(Cactaceae) Another mescaline positive cactus. - 100seeds 2.00

Gymnocalcyium oenanthemum(Cactaceae) Again this species contains mescaline. -100 seeds 2.00

Gymnocalcyium quehlianum(Cactaceae) Another mescaline containing Gymnocal-cyium species. - 100 seeds 2.00

Gymnocalcyiumragonesii(Cactaceae) Shown to

be positive for thepresence of mesca-line. - 100 seeds2.00

Gymnocalcyiumriograndense(Cactaceae) This par-tiuclar Gymnocalcy-ium has been shownto sometimes have

slightly higher levelsof mescaline thanmost of the otherGymnocalcyium spe-cies. - 100 seeds2.00

Gymnocalyciumsaglionis(Cactaceae) Native toArgentina this is theone of the largest Gymnocalyciums growing up to30cm in diameter and bears a ring of cup-shapedpink flowers in early summer. Likes full sun and cantolerant brief cold spells down to -7c. - 100 seeds2.00

Gymnocalycium schickendantzii(Cactaceae) The name Gymnocalycium comes fromthis genus' distinct flowers buds that protude nakedfrom the plant body. Gymno, meaning "naked", andcalyx, the collective term for the sepals. This particularspecies has been shown to contain an unquantifiedamount of Hordenine. - 100 seeds 2.00]

Gymnocalcyium stellatum(Cactaceae) Yet another mescaline containing Gymno-calcyium species. - 100 seeds 2.00

Lophophora diffusa - pyotl, false peyote(Cactaceae) Grey-green, indefinitely ribbed with sinu-ate furrows. Whitish flowers, larger than L. williamsii.Known as a 'false peyote', chemically much simplerwith the principle alkaloid being peyotline or pello-tine. Considered to cause more noxious effects thanthose of true peyote hence the name false peyote. - 25seeds 3.00

Lophophora williamsii - Peyote , Peyotl(Cactaceae) The miraculous entheogenic peyote cac-tus has been claimed to hold curative properties forailments as diverse as toothache, pain in child birth,fever, breast pain, skin disease, rheumatism, diabetes,colds, blindness, neurasthenia, hysteria and asthma.The original cactus from where mescaline was first

isolated, peyote hasalso been shown tohave antibiotic activ-

ity against a widevariety of bacteriaincluding somepenicillin resistantstrains. This famoussacred cactus is thecentre of many an-cient and modernchurches and relig-ions and is a trulyfascinating species

to grow. Pictured onthe left. - 10 seeds4.00 Out of Stock

Mammillaria elon-gata(Cactaceae) Mam-millaria is one of thelargest genera ofcacti making it oneof the most com-mon in cultivation

despite some species still being rather rare. Theirnative habitat ranges from south-western USA downinto Mexico. Alkaloid analysis of this species hasshown the presence of b-O-Methylsynephrine, Hor-denine, N-Methyltyramine, Synephrine andTyramine. - 100 seeds 2.00

Mammillaria heyderi - Hikuri, peyotillo(Cactaceae) Several Mammillaria species are knownas Hikuri or peyotillo and are among the most impor-tant "false Peyote's" of the Tarahumara Indians. In-

credibly spiny, almost fury, this one produces brilliantred flowers with iridescent centers. Chemical analysishas shown 3,4-Dimethoxy- N-methylphenethylamine. -100 seeds 2.00

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Mammillaria heyderi ssp. gummifera(Cactaceae) - 50 seeds 2.00

Mammillaria heyderi ssp. Mieacantha(Cactaceae) - 50 seeds 2.00

Mammillaria polythele(Cactaceae) Analysis has shown this species to be

alkaloid positive, further investigation has not beencarried out. - 100 seeds 2.00

Mestoklema tuberosum v. macrorhizum(Cactaceae) - 100 seeds 2.00

Myrtillocactus peometrizans(Cactaceae) - 100 seeds 2.00

Obregonia denegrii - Peyoti, peyotillo(Cactaceae) Sometimes called peyoti or peyotillo this

cactus bears a superficial resemblance to pyotl andis of a monotypic genus coming from a small area inTamaulipas, Mexico. Botanically it is closely related toAriocarpus and Lophophora. Preferring a coarse com-post with warmth and bright light it can grow at areasonable pace reaching flowering size in three tofour years from seed. Can tolerate brief cold periodsdown to -7c. Known to contain some of the pyotlPhenethylamines alkaloids. An endangered species inthe wild. (CITIES) - 50 seeds 4.00

Opunita imbricata(Cactaceae) Reported to contain Mescaline under thinlayer chromatographical analysis. - 100 seeds 2.00

Opunita phaeacantha(Cactaceae) - 100 seeds 2.00

Pachycereus marginatus(Cactaceae) Pachy, the typifying feature of this generaliterally means thick, so these species are thickstemmed cereus cacti. Unidentified alkaloids are pre-sent in this species. - 100 seeds 2.00

Pachycereus pecten-aboriginum - Cardon, Chaw,Hecho, Wichowaka(Cactaceae) The Tarachumara Indians crush theyoung branches of this massive tree like cactus inwater to make a ceremonial beverage called caw orchaw. The term Wichowaka means 'insanity'. Thisgiant columnar cactus is so big it's also used for wallconstruction! - 100 seeds 1.50

Pachycereus pringelei

(Cactaceae) - 50 seeds 2.00

Pachycereus schottii - (syn. Lophophocereus schottii)(Cactaceae) A branching cacti reaching 6 meters tallwith new stems sprouting out from the base. Can tol-

erate intense heat and sun but is rather sensitive tofrost. Native to Mexico, Baja California, SouthernArizona and Mexico. - 100 seeds 2.00

Pilosocereus gounellei(Cactaceae) A species from South Brazil it is an up-right, thin stemmed columnar cacti termed a pseudo-cephalium due to it's wooly flowering area whichsomewhat resembles a cephalium. - 100 seeds 2.00

Polaskia chende(Cactaceae) Analysis of this species has shown Mesca-line, 4-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine and3,4-Dimethoxyphenethylamine, a compound reported

in high concentration from the urine of schizophren-ics and lower than normal concentration in the urineof sufferers of Parkinson's Disease. - 100 seeds 2.00

Rhipsalis baccifera(Cactaceae) This species contains unidentified alka-loids. - 100 seeds 2.00

Ruschia multiflora(Aizoceae) An alkaloid positive succulent. See Trouts'Notes C-8 for more information on alkaloid positive

Aizoceae and other succulents. - packet of seeds2.00

Selenicereus grandiflorus (syn. Cactus grandiflorus)(Cactaceae) Reported to contain unidentified alkaloids

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along with Hordenine and Tyramine. - 100 seeds2.00

Stenocereus stellatus(Cactaceae) A large many-branched bushy columnarspecies bearing nocturnal flowers. This species hasbeen found to be positive for Mescaline, 3,4-Dimethoxyphenethylamine and 4-Hydroxy-3,5-

dimethoxyphenethylamine. - 100 seeds 2.00

Strombocactus disciformis(Cactaceae) Analysis is positive for unidentified alka-loids. - 100 seeds 2.00

Thelocactus bicolor(Cactaceae) Closely related to Ferocactus this speciesis predominantly covered in white spines with occa-sional pink/red ones and bears intermittent large pinkflowers throughout the summer. Can tolerate tempera-

tures down to -7c for brief periods. Another speciesthat contains as yet unidentified alkaloids. - 100 seeds2.00

Trichocereus bridgesii(Cactaceae) Fast growing slender columnar cactusfrequently grown as a hedge plant in Bolivia. Eventu-ally forms a tall branching shrub up to 5 meters high.This species is rather prone to overwatering. Reportedto contain four Phenethylamines alkaloids at similarconcentrations to T. pachanoi. - 100 seeds 2.00

Trichocereus camarguensis(Cactaceae) Found to contain 3,4-Dimethoxyphenethylamine, 3-Methoxytyramine, N-Methyltyramine and Tyramine. - 100 seeds 2.00

Trichocereus candicans(Cactaceae) This species contains up to 5% Candicineplus Hordenine, N-Methyltyramine and Tyramine. -100 seeds 2.00

Trichocereus grandiflorus(Cactaceae) Columnar cactus reported to containseveral unspecified Phenethylamines alkaloids. - 100seeds 2.00

Trichocereus macrogonus(Cactaceae) Columnar cactus growing to over 2 me-ters tall and around 7cm in diameter. Can take tem-peratures down to 3C. Makes good grafting stock.Reported to contain four phenethylamine alkaloids.Some anecdotal reports suggest this species may beamong the most potent of the Trichocereus cacti. -

100 seeds 2.00

Trichocereus pachanoi - San Pedro, Aguacolla,Achuma, Huachuma, Gigantn(Cactaceae) Employed by shamans in the diagnosis

and curing of illness since around 1300 BC in theAndes of Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia. Said to be "thecatalyst that activated all the complex forces at workin a folk healing session, especially the visionary anddivinatory powers" of the shaman.. This fast growingcolumnar cactus produces huge 10" nocturnal whiteflowers and is shown on the left. The strain currentlyin stock is KK339. Recommended. - 100 seeds 2.00

Trichocereus peruvianus - Peruvian torch(Cactaceae) Very morphologically similar to SanPedro but with longer brown spines often with a morepronounced 'v' above them. At night this species pro-duces beautiful white flowers up to 6cm in diameter.One of the most sought after entheogenic Trichocer-eus cacti this species is famed for it's supposed highalkaloid content and fast growth rate. Often consid-ered a preferred analogue to T. pachanoi. Can reachover 8 foot tall in cultivation and can withstand tem-

peratures down to -4c. Current strain in stock isKK242. Recommended. - 100 seeds 2.00

Trichocereus schickendantzii(Cactaceae) Contains N-Methyltyramine along withHordenine being over 50% of 1-10 mg total alkaloidsfrom 100 gm of fresh cactus material. - 100 seeds2.00

Trichocereus spachianus(Cactaceae) Reported to contain Candicine, Hor-

denine (which is the major compound), N-Methyltyramine (0.007% dry wt) and Tyramine andalso possibly mescaline. - 100 seeds 2.00

Trichocereus scopulicola(Cactaceae) This species has been reported as entheo-genic in a human bioassay but chemical analysis islacking. - 100 seeds 2.00

Trichocereus tacaquinensis(Cactaceae) Columnar cactus originally collected inCochabama, Taquimbala, Bolivia. Produced whiteflowers up to 23cm long with dark brown hairs. Re-ported to contain several phenethylamine alkaloids. -100 seeds 2.00

Trichocereus tarijensis(Cactaceae) - 100 seeds 2.00

Trichocereus tarijensis ssp. Herzogiana(Cactaceae) - 100 seeds 2.00

Trichocereus terscheckii - Cardon grande

(Cactaceae) Gigantic broad columnar cactus native toCatamarca, Argentina, interestingly thought to possi-bly contain methylated tryptamine alkaloids as well asAnhalonine, N,N-Dimethylmescaline and Mescaline. -100 seeds 2.00


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Trichocereus thele-gonoides(Cactaceae) Reportedfrom this species isHordenine at 10-50mg/100 grams offresh cactus tissuealong with a small

amount of mesca-line. - 100 seeds2.00

Trichocereusvalidus(Cactaceae) Thoughtto have been originallycollected in S.E. Bolivia.Likely to contain a very cleanalkaloid makeup although

needs to be looked at in moredetail as some confusion in this species exists. Thisspecies is said to have the potential to become treelike with age. - 100 seeds 2.00

Trichocereus werdermannianus(Cactaceae) Huge columnar cactus native to Boliviaeventually growing into a large tree over 5 meters tall!Reported to contain 3,4-Dimethoxyphenethylamine, 3-Methoxytyramine, 4-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine, Tyramine as well as Mes-

caline. A promising species. - 100 seeds 2.00

Turbinicarpus lophophoroides(Cactaceae) A slow growing dwarf species long soughtafter by cactus collectors and highly protected in it'snative habitat of Mexico. This species is named for it'sstriking resemblance to Lophophora williamsii. Bearslight pink flowers in the summer that are considerablylarger than lophophora sp. flowers. This species is rot-prone and requires constant warmth throughout thesummer to flower but can tolerate brief freezing spellsin the winter. Reported to contain traces of mesca-line. - 50 seeds 2.00

Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele(Cactaceae) Turbinicarpus species require a coarsecompost and are particularly rot-prone in the winter.Analysis has shown this species to contain Hordenineat 1-10 mg of total alkaloids per 100 gm of freshweight cactus along with mescaline. - 50 seeds 2.00

Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus ssp. flaviflorus(Cactaceae) Reported to contain mescaline. - 50 seeds

3.00

Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus ssp. macrochele(Cactaceae) - 50 seeds 2.00

Turbinicarpusschmiedickeanus ssp.schwarzii(Cactaceae) Another spe-cies of Turbinicarpusfound to contain mescalineupon recent analysis. - 50seeds 2.50

See out TroutsNotes and Publica-tions section forextensive informa-tion on alkaloidcontaining cacti,

their cultivationanalysis, usageand manipula-tion plus avariety ofother Eth-nobotanicalpublica-tions.

Trichocereus pachanoi - San Pedro, Aguacolla,Achuma, Huachuma, Gigantn


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Banisteriopsis caapi - Ayahuasca, yag, hoasca(Malphigaceae) Ayahuasca is a term from Quechua, aSouth American Indian language and translating from

huasca meaning "vine" or "liana" and aya meaning"souls" or "dead people" or "spirits" the name reads as"vine of the souls", "vine of the dead" or "vine of thespirits". Ayahuasca is one of the most culturally preva-lent entheogens in the world said to "enter into almostall aspects of the life of the people who use it" beingcompared to an umbilical cord that links humans totheir mythical past. Prepared as a concoction usuallyalong with at least one admixture, Ayahuasca hasbeen used traditionally in Amazonian Brazil, Colom-bia, Ecuador, Peru, the Orinoco of Venezuela and

the Pacific Coast of Colombia/Ecuador. It has alsobeen adopted into the practices of modern suburbanshamans throughout Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador &Peru. Often known as vegetalistas they use plant each-ers toderive knowledge and diagnose and cure illness.Missionary Father Tastevin observed "the Indiansbelieved in a veritable telepathic effect of yag......theytake it in order to find out whether a sick person willbecome well, to look into the future, to divine, to findout how, for example, one of their own is doing who ison a journey etc. They also believe that Ayahuasca

enables them to promptly recognize approachingdangers". Some paye's maintain that with caapi theycan cause eclipses of the moon, tornadoes or controlthe weather. Chemical analysis has shown the Aya-husaca liana to contain a complex of monoamine

oxidase inhibiting -carboline alkaloids, principallyharmine plus harmaline, tetrahydroharmine, harmol,harmic acid, methylester harmic amide, acetyl nor-

harmine, harmine N-oxide, harmalinic acid and keto-tetra-hydronorharmine. The Guahiko Indians of theupper Orinoco basin of Colombia & Venexuela havebeen observed to chew the dried stems of the ayahua-sca vine and there is scant evidence of the use of Ban-isteriopsis snuffs and enemas. The Witoto Indianshave also been seen at times to smoke the driedleaves and bark. The Ayahuasca plant and brew havesuch a vast and rich native mythology in South Amer-ica that there can be little doubt that it's use stretchesback millennia and is surely one of the most impor-

tant esoterical botanicals in use anywhere.100g dried vine - 11.00500g dried vine - 45.00

Psychotria viridis - Chacruna, Amirucapanga(Rubiaceae) The classical principle admixtures of Aya-huasca and Yag commonly employed throughoutAmazonian Peru, Ecuador and Brazil. Related to thecoffee plant in a large genus of over 700 species,Psychotria viridis is a small glabrous tree or shrubreaching 14 foot. It's use has been documented by the

Sharanahua and Culina Indian tribes of the south-western Amazon basin, the Kof Indians of Amazo-nian Colombia and Ecuador, the Kashinahua of east-ern Peru and western Brazil plus in Tarauac in theAcre of Brazil amongst others. [Individual Chacrunaleaf] Said to be added to ayahuasca brews to increasethe 'length and vividness' of the visions, analysis hasshown the strong presence of a dimethylated tryp-tamine plus trace amounts of N-methyl-tryptamineand 2-methyl-tetrahydro--carboline (MTHC). Thesecompounds hold the other half of the key to thebrew's unique synergistic pharmacological interactionbetween the Ayahuasca liana itself and the principleadmixture. These compounds are themselves notorally active but are metabolized by the stomach en-zyme monoamine oxidase (MAO) due to their similar-ity to and/or functions as regular neurotransmitters.The b-carboline complex of chemicals found in theAyahuasca vine block, or inhibit the action of thesestomach enzymes and are therefore referred to asMAO inhibitors or MAOI's. When the normally orallyinactive Chacruna leaves are combined with the en-zyme inhibiting Ayahuasca liana a synergistic action

between the two plants and your stomach enzymesprovoking one of the most mysterious, ancient andpharmacologically sophisticated experiences of na-ture. We are pleased to be able to offer authenticdried Chacruna leaves collected from the Peruvian


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jungle as well as viable seed grown in North America.50g dried leaves - 8.00250g dried leaves - 30.00

Diplopterys cabrerana (syn. Banisteriopsis rusby-ana) - Chaliponga, Chagropanga, oco-yag, pucahua-sca, Huambisca(Cuatrecasas/Malpighiaceae) The leaves of this scant

liana, originally classified as a Banisteriopsis species,Diplopterys cabrerana is regarded one of the mostimportant principle admixtures of Ayahuasca or Yag,said "to heighten and lengthen" the drinks inebriationcausing a bluish aureole of the visions known asBenkuja to the Harakmbet Indians who asset that thisadmixture be only utilized by shamans after theirfourth or fifth session as it's effects are believed to bepermanent. Chemical analysis of this species hasshown the presence of high quantities of a dimethy-lated tryptamine and it's 5-methoxy variant, N-

methyltryptamine, bufotenine plus trace amounts ofN-methyltetrahydro--carboline. A more varied andpotent alkaloid make-up, which can attribute to theshamans beliefs in this plant species. Often usedthroughout the upper Amazon as a preferred principleadmixture this species also grows in the Amazonianlowlands, southern Colombia & Venezuela, easternEcuador, western Brazil and Peru where our materialis collected from. In recent times Diplopteryscabrerana has become a very popular admixtureamongst ayahuasca practitioners in the northernhemisphere.25g Dried Leaves - 6.50150g Dried Leaves - 30.00

Mimosa hostilis - Vinho de jurema(Leguminosae) Derived from the root bark of thisbushy treelet is the Brazilian ceremonial drink Vinhodo Jurema, said to permit the partaker to "see gloriousvisions of the spirit land, with flowers and birds. Theymight catch a glimpse of the clashing rocks that de-stroy souls of the dead journeying to their goal or seethe Thunderbird shooting lightning from a huge tufton his head and producing claps of thunder by run-ning about". Forming the basis of the Ajunc cere-mony of the Pankarur Indians and traditionally be-ing employed by the Karir, Tuscha, Fulnio, GuageAcora, Pimentiera, Atanay and other tribes, Juremahas now entered into Afro-American rituals in easternBrazil. An 1881 report of the Sertes people statesthat they "extract from jurema a certain kind of intoxi-cating wine with delightful effects......they strip off thebark and after boiling it for 24 hours, they add honeyto counteract the astringency of the inebriating drink

which is kept for later use". Crushed roots of Juremawere once also rubbed into the soles of the feet for anaphrodisiac effect, a practice said to have been espe-cially popular among females. Mimosa hostilis rootbark has also reportedly been smoked as a "marijuana

substitute" by central American guerilla groups underthe name Dormilona (sleepy one). Interestinglyenough chemical analysis has shown the bark to con-tain a dimethylated tryptamine which is not orallyactive leaving some questions as to the exact action ofVinho de Jurema.50g dried root bark - 10.00250g dried root bark - 40.00

Areca catechu - Betel Nut(Palmae) The nuts of this tropical palm tree form thebasis of the stimulant betel chew which has a reputa-tion as a panacea. As well as a stimulant Betel is alsoused in Ayurvedic medicine for headaches, stomachpains, venereal disease, fever, rheumatism and a num-

ber of other complaints. Theophrastus made refer-ences to the betel nut which also appears in earlySanskrit texts under the name 'guvka' or 'pinlang'. InIndia it has also been integrated within the social andreligious system, the gods are said to lack betel inheaven and that humans should offer them betel tokeep them in a beneficial mood. Also used as a magi-cal charm and amulet thought to protect against theevil eye and ward off demons. In Indian cultures theknowledge of traditional preperation methods forbetel nut is considered nigh on a high art and specific

variations of recipes are often passed on throughgenerations as reveared knowledge.500g chopped nuts - 6.002kg chopped nuts - 20.00


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sealed. - 10 Bags 7.00

HEPA Filter Venting ClosureA unique concept to allow air to flow in an out of avessel whist still preventing bacteria, moulds and for-eign spores from contaminating the environment in-side the culture vessel. This is an autoclavable thickwalled silicone stopper fitted with a hydrophobic ul-trafine glass microfibre HEPA rated filter which re-tains 99.97% of all particles down to 0.3um in size. Areally useful feature of this stopper is that once it is inplace and protecting a vessel from contamination,needles may be used to penetrate the silicone body ofthe stopper for inoculations then retracted to leave asealed environment. Suitable for culture vessels andflasks up to 2.5 litres in capacity. Pictured on theright. - 12.00 each - 45.00 for 5

Agar Media Bottle - 1000mlAutoclavable narrow mouth polypropylene 1000mlbottles with permanent volume graduations. Ideal forsterilising and then pouring agar media and otherliquids. Conforms to DIN 13316 and 168 standards.

5.00

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Wide Mouth Straight Sided JarsIdeal high quality substitute for the Ball/Kerr typecanning jars featured in the PF literature. These areleakproof, translucent straight sided Polypropylenejars complete with screwcap. Both the jar and cap are

fully autoclavable offering excellent heat and chemicalresistance, closing to form an airtight seal. The screw-cap can be punctured to create inoculation holes.These quality laboratory jars can easily withstandlong term repeated use and steralisation. Available instandard 250ml capacity (65x110mm) and a largersized 500ml (110x75mm) capacity, illustrated aboveleft.250ml Wide Mouth Jar 4 for 15.00500ml Wide Mouth Jar 4 for 20.00

Inoculation LoopNickel-chromium wire inoculation loop with colourcoded plastic handles conforming to the Howie rec-ommendations. Designed for streaking spores acrosspetri dishes of agar media. Available in two sizes:

Regular, with a 1/300ml volume, 2.91mm loop. 5.00Small, with a 1/500ml volume, 2.26mm loop. 5.00

Inoculation Syringes - Sterile, individually packed

polypropylene inoculation syringes and needlesshould you want to make your own inoculation sy-ringes or split ones you already have. Available in 2syringe sizes, 5ml & 10ml, both coming with 51mmgauge 19 needles.10x 5ml syringes6.0010X10ml syringes 7.0030x5ml syringes14.0030x10ml syringes16.00

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Made from transparent, break-resistant polymeth-ylpentene thermoplastic these autoclavable petridishes are also resistant to most chemicals and canwithstand temperatures of up to 175C and repeateduse. Dimensions: 100mm x 15mm 5 dishes 20.00

Petri Dishes, DisposablePre-sterilized high quality precision molded crystalpolystyrene disposable single vent petri dishes. Idealfor quick and easy culturing. Come in sealed airtightpacks of 20 dishes. Diameter: 90mm.Sleeve of 20 dishes 4.00]5 sleeves of 20 dishes 16.00


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The Peyote Crisis and Some Suggestions.[Item C-1] 5 A4 pages 3.00A discussion of the current crisis and alternatives that may help preserve this species as asacramental plant. 100% of the proceeds from sales of this item will be donated to the NAC or groups

dedicated towards the preservation of peyote as one of the most important sacramental plants.

Trouts Notes on the Cultivation and Propagation of Cacti.[Item C-2] 56 A5 pages plus illustrated 4 page cover - 5.00The care, cultivation, propagation, and disease control of the known mescaline producers and someother selected cacti. Includes photos of cacti, pests, grafting etc. A must for all cacti growers.

Trouts Summary of the Occurrence of Mescaline[Item C-3]16 A5 pages plus illustrated 4 page cover - 3.00List and comments on all known positive identifications of mescaline within cacti with publishedyields as of February 2001, references and notes plus photographic illustrations of cacti.

Trouts Notes on the Mescaline Containing Species[Item C-4] 95 pages including table of contents, 4 page index and C-3. 10.00Descriptions, published chemistry and much miscellany on the mescaline containing plants.

Trouts Notes on Mescaline. (Physical and toxicological data; and pharmacology.)[Item C-5] 67 including plus table of contents, 3 page index and C-3. 8.00Physical data concerning mescaline and its salts, toxicology, published occurrences, pharmacologicaland metabolic notes, references for further research, analytical reagents, Rf values and assays.

Trouts Notes on: Peyote and mescaline; (Usage and Manipulations with reference to San Pedro)By K. Trout and Justin Case

[Item C-6] 39 pages plus table of contents, 3 page index. 6.00Preparation and use of the plant material, abstracts of published laboratory isolation techniques,Justin Cases isolation of mescaline for lay people, purification of alkaloids, some thoughts for futureexploration, description and preparation of many analytical reagents and a long list of useful assays.Overlaps with Mescaline (analytical reagents, assays and list of occurrence).

Trouts Notes on Mescaline II.[Item C-7] 115 pages including table of contents, 4 page index and C-3. 10.00Combines Mescaline [C-5] and Peyote and Mescaline [C-6].

Trouts Notes on Some Other Succulents. [Aizoceae and Euphorbiaceae]

[Item C-8] 24 pages including table of contents and 3 page index . 5.00History, botanical descriptions, chemistry, cultivation information and a summary of our ground breaking as-says potentially detecting not just DMT but also, for the first time, 5-MeO-DMT in members of the Aizoceae.Also includes a few assorted observations on members of the Euphorbiaceae.


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Trout's Notes on Cactus Alkaloids other than Mescaline; Mainly those found in MescalineContaining Cacti.

[Item C-9] 125 pages including 7 pages of references and a 20 page index. 10.00Extensive physical data, pharmacology if available and distribution of most types of entheogenic cacti.Includes Coryphantha alkaloids, C-10 and a glossary.

By Species Listing of the Distribution of the Alkaloids found in Mescaline Containing Cacti(including some Coryphantha alkaloids).

[Item C-10] 12 pages including 3 pages of references. Included in C-9. 3.00

Trouts Notes on Acacia species reported to contain tryptamines and/or -carbolines.[Item A-1] 69 pages including table of contents, 3 pages of references, 6 page index and 3 pagecommon name/synonym cross-listing. 8.00Includes a simple listing by compound and a summary of common names, synonyms, somedescriptions, ethnobotany and chemistry for those species reported to contain tryptamine, itssubstituted derivatives and/or - carbolines. Includes yields published, references and parts analysed.

Summary of the Occurrence of Phenethylamines, Tryptamines and -Carbolines in theGenus Acacia.

[Item A-2] 5 pages 3.00A simple listing by compound. Includes yields published (unless variable), references and partsanalysed.

A Simple Alkaloid Volatizer.[Item A-3] 4 pages; 2 of text and 2 diagrams [Included with D-1 and FS-X4. 2.00Easy to construct- No restricted parts-Copyright-free design.

Cultivation of Desmanthus for root bark production. (by Justin Case)[Item D-1] 3 pages of text plus 2 of text and 2 diagrams for the volatizer (i.e. includes A-3 ). 4.00Simple home strategy for growing medicinal root crops with the focus on Desmanthus illinoensis and

D. leptolobus; potential ayahuasca analogue plants successfully evaluated in humans. Includes plans,below, for an easy to make alkaloid volatizer.)

Trouts Notes on the Genus Desmodium.[Item D-2] 39 pages including table of contents and 8 page index. 5.00Chemistry as published, synonyms when available, folk uses of numerous species and a briefpharmacological overview of D. gangeticum. Possibly the single most complete treatment of thechemistry and ethnomedicine of this genus yet written.


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Suggested Reading Herbs of the Northern Shaman - A Guide toMind-Altering Plants of the Northern Hemi-sphereby Steve Andrews - Loompanics Unlimited(UK Book - US Publication) 2000 Pharmacotheon - Entheogenic drugs, theirplant sources and historyby Jonathan Ott -

Natural Products Co. (US) 1993 The Botany and Chemistry of Hallucinogens-by R.E. Schultes & A. Hoffman - Charles C ThomasPublisher (US) 1980 Psychedelic Shamanism : The Cultivation,Preparation & Shamanic Use of PsychotropicPlants by Jim DeKorne - Loompanics (US) 1994 Plants of the Gods - Their Sacred, Healingand Hallucinogenic Powers -by Richard EvansSchultes & Albert Hoffman - Healing Arts Press(US) 1992

Entheogens and the Future of Religion -Edited by Robert Forte - Council on SpiritualPractices (US) 1997 Pharmako/Poeia - Plant Powers, Poisons andHerbcraftby Dale Pendell - Mercury House (US)1994

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