Close up of ayahuasca vine. Photo credit: Apollo/flickr. On February 2nd, there was a massive controversy in the psychedelics community over a patent for N, N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT) vape pens being granted when a market for them already exists. It raises an issue since the patenter claimed to have ‘invented’ it when that is not the case. In fact, many have used the … [Read more...] about The ‘God Molecule’: DMT’s Traditional use and Experiences
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‘Magic Mint:’ Uses and Effects of Salvia, a Potent Hallucinogen
Fresh flowers of Salvia divinorum. Photo credit: Connie Adams/flickr. Salvia was largely unknown until, in 2010, when pop star Miley Cyrus appeared on video taking a bong rip of it. Though it was controversial at the time, the video brought interest to this particular plant. The plant, which has deep purple blooms, commonly adorns gardens across America. But this … [Read more...] about ‘Magic Mint:’ Uses and Effects of Salvia, a Potent Hallucinogen
Cali Sober: Finding Balance With Less Alcohol
Photo credit: Nemanja Cosovic. A picture-perfect Sunday might mean waking up to natural sunlight followed a mimosa brunch with the girls. But it might also include cuddling up in blankets after the yoga sesh, with a Harry Potter movie marathon playing featuring some yummy food and the perfect strain of smooth Gelato in one’s lap. One may describe the latter as a Cali Sober … [Read more...] about Cali Sober: Finding Balance With Less Alcohol
Entheogen: Cannabis
An entheogen, according to the Oxford Dictionary is a chemical substance, typically of plant origin, that is ingested to produce a non ordinary state of consciousness for religious or spiritual purposes. Cannabis is more than simply a drug or a plant. It is one of the most historically prevalent entheogens, and its influence throughout history is quite … [Read more...] about Entheogen: Cannabis
