Human beings have used hallucinogenic plants for centuries, either to explore other worlds that are only in the imagination, to try to find solutions to problems, or in rituals.
As a curiosity, it is interesting to know what these plants areSince there are many that can be cultivated by any of us, and if we have children or pets, we must take measures so that no surprises arise.
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The information provided in this article is merely informative. We do not recommend, under any circumstances, consuming any of these plantsfirst because, depending on the country, it is illegal, and second because its effects are dangerous since they can create addiction. And this is a very serious problem, so much so that it can destroy your life.
Types of hallucinogenic plants
Hallucinogenic plants were widely used by tribes around the world, but today they are used as narcotics, especially among the young. The best known are the following:
Ayahuasca (Banisteriopsis caapic y Diplopterys cabrerana)
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With the name of ayahuasca two types of plants are known: the most popular is the Banisteriopsis caapicwhich is also called yagé, which It is a climber that is up to 30 meters long; and the other is the Diplopterys cabreranawhich is also a climber and has lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. Both are native to the Amazon basin. They are used to make astral travel, always with the help of a guide.
Jimson weed (giving straw)
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El stramonium It can be found in many parts of the world, including Europe. It is an annual herb that reaches a height of between 10 and 190 centimeters, and in spring produces its characteristic white bell-shaped flowers. Its effects in the body are noticed early, and can be very, serious: from heart and / or kidney problems, to coma. Also, in high doses (and we are talking about milligrams) it can be deadly.
Morning gloryIpomoea violacea)
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The Ipomoea violacea It is a perennial herbaceous climber native to Mexico and Central America that grows up to 4 meters in height if supported. The leaves are oval or heart-shaped, green in color. Its flowers are bell-shaped, measure 4-6 centimeters in diameter, and are lilac or purplish in color. It produces an alteration in the vision of colors and a feeling of happiness, although it is also sedative.
Grass of the gods (Savia of the divine)
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The sage of the divine It is a perennial herb native to Mexico that grows 1 meter tall. It has green leaves with a serrated margin, and they are between 10 and 30 centimeters long. It blooms from late summer to spring, but it is difficult to see it with flowers, so in cultivation it is propagated more by cuttings than by seeds. Its consumption causes uncontrollable body movements, psychotic disorders, amnesia and headache.
Khat or African coca (Catha Edulis)
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It is an evergreen tree native to East Africa, whose scientific name is Catha Edulis. It is between 5 and 8 meters tall, and produces clusters of white flowers in spring. You have to be very careful with it, as it is a powerful stimulant that causes euphoria, agitation, and even mental disorders.
Egyptian blue lotus (Blue water lilies)
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El egypt blue lotus It is a natural aquatic plant from the Nile River (in Egypt) and other parts of East Africa. Its leaves are round with a notch, green, and measure between 20 and 40 centimeters in diameter. The flowers are pale bluish-white, and bloom in spring. Already during Ancient Egypt it was used as a psychedelic, aphrodisiac and relaxing plant.
Marijuana (Cannabis)
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La marihuana it is one of the most popular psychedelic plants in the world. It is an annual herb native to the Himalayas that does not usually exceed one meter in height. It has palmate and odd-pinnate leaves, green in color and with a serrated margin. The inflorescence sprouts in spring-summer, and is composed of numerous unisexual flowers. It is cultivated a lot for the effects it causes in the body, which are: laughter, alteration of the perception of time, or relaxation. But it is highly addictive and can cause memory problems, chronic bronchitis, heart failure, or an increased risk of depression.
Opium (Papaver somniferum)
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Opium is a drug that is extracted from the fruit of the Papaver somniferum or poppy. This is a natural annual herb from the southern and eastern Mediterranean, which It can grow between 15 centimeters and one and a half meters in height. Its flowers are similar to those of common poppies (Papaver rhoeas), but generally white. The most immediate effects are euphoria and a feeling of happiness, but as the minutes go by you feel drowsy.
Peyote (Lophophora)
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El peyote, both the Lophophora williamsii and Lophophora diffusais a type of globose cactus native to North America, specifically Mexico. It is green in color, measures about 4-12 centimeters in diameter, and produces little white or pink florets that sprout from the top.. If consumed, there will be visual hallucinations, as well as increased sensitivity to touch.
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