Manu gomi
Dangerous nature stramonium
Datura stramonium
The plant was used by the Priests of Apollo to produce prophecies. The plant was introduced to Western Europe in the 16th century by the Gypsies, who smoked the leaves for their intoxicating effect. In India it is used in certain puberty rites for males. The Zuni Indians drank a decoction for its anesthetic qualities. Toloache (Aztec) Indians used the entire plant for hypnotic stat.
Leaves can be smoked for asthma and colds. It is also used in a wash for horses to keep them from straying, and there is some claim for its use in this way to 'increase sexual desire' (doubtful medically). Jimson weed IS highly dangerous, overdose is generally fatal. The plant can be smoked, drunk, boiled or simmered in oil. A person who consumes this drug becomes unconscious and must be watched to prevent them from hurting themselves. The first symptoms are a dry throat, the and uncontrolled and unprovoked giggling and laughter and black objects appear green visually. Intense hallucinations may follow before unconsciousnes
Dangerous nature stramonium
Datura stramonium
The plant was used by the Priests of Apollo to produce prophecies. The plant was introduced to Western Europe in the 16th century by the Gypsies, who smoked the leaves for their intoxicating effect. In India it is used in certain puberty rites for males. The Zuni Indians drank a decoction for its anesthetic qualities. Toloache (Aztec) Indians used the entire plant for hypnotic stat.
Leaves can be smoked for asthma and colds. It is also used in a wash for horses to keep them from straying, and there is some claim for its use in this way to 'increase sexual desire' (doubtful medically). Jimson weed IS highly dangerous, overdose is generally fatal. The plant can be smoked, drunk, boiled or simmered in oil. A person who consumes this drug becomes unconscious and must be watched to prevent them from hurting themselves. The first symptoms are a dry throat, the and uncontrolled and unprovoked giggling and laughter and black objects appear green visually. Intense hallucinations may follow before unconsciousnes