Ethnobotanicals, how they can't win

Acorus Calamus (sweet flag, calamus root) -stimulant to battle fatigue. Larger doses thought to cause psychadelic effect. Used lovingly by Walt Whitman. The witches "flying brew."

Iporuru/Niando - Used to treat many ails such as arthritis. Can have intense lows following moments of excitement. Used in some ayahuasca brews.

Amanita Muscaria - the shroom of shrooms. Red and white, mario, alice and wonderland. Enough said.

Banisteriopsis Vine/ Ayahuasca Vine: The most commonly ingredient in shamanic brews in the Amazon. Life changing visions occur when brew is made with vine and other ingredients- for healing physically and spiritually when guided by shaman.

sinicuichi - the sun opener. A sedative brewed as a tea by the Aztecs. Tastes nice.

Inebriating Mint- Turkistan Mint, extremely rare sedative tea.

Wild Dagga- seen as a marijuana substitute.

Kratom-sedative.

Blue/White Lotus: Wine mixer

Nelumbo Nucifera - The Sacred Lotus, the lotus-eaters in The Odyssey.

Kava Kava - Used in Fiji the same way we used alcohol.

Chacruna - Yage, similar to Ayahuasca.

Ololiuqui Seed - to be remembered and understood at a later time.

Mescal Beans - Poison or hallucinogen?

Sleepy Grass/ Stipa Robusta - One can only wonder.

Voacanga Africana - Aphrodisiac, psychedelic, brother and sister outlawed in the U.S.

California River Toad... hallucinogen.

I will do cacti later, as well as continue to update this post with links regarding prices/how to buy/etc.

"Not acting against violence is violence in itself"

For all interested in over-throwing the government I have found two necessary views.

I recently stumbled across the film Panther, released in 2005 by Mario Van Peebles. It is truly a great film, reflecting the true story of the Black Panther Party. Apparently, the characters have been a bit "dumbed down" for the viewer, but I have found it over all accurate depiction of events for being a product of Hollywood. I have also heard a few murmurs in relation to its lack of air play, as well as it not being in print because of its somewhat "radical" content. The lack of airplay in combination with the Black Panther Party having virtually no role in the civil rights movement in the American classroom is extremely disturbing. And randomly, this is also one of Chris Rock's lesser-known films as he plays the fairly insignificant role of "Yuck Mouth." Great name, Chris, great name..








Warnings: Not a great idea to watch with racist relatives, can causes extreme destruction of national pride, as well as the desire to burn government buildings. But no worries! Take that added energy and watch another intriguing film in relation to the 1960's. The documentary "The Weather Underground" is simply put- awesome. Its a personal favorite, and it never fails to entertain the unknowing viewer. The radical ideas portrayed will be bouncing around in your head after watching these two films. Also keep in mind that some of these political prisoners are still being held in jail for their crimes as you sit comfortable on your sofa, characters of both the Weather Underground and Panther.