From : Norbert Sykes Wed 30 Mar 94 To : Buckmeister Subj : Morning Glory Seeds Although I don't encourage drug experimentation (I don't discourage it either, BTW...) and I am in no way affiliated with The Church Of The Tree Of Life in San Francisco, I think you might find the following to be helpful and relevant. Let us know what transpires... (BTW, this IS relevant to BOS, I think, because there is some mention of primative rites, etc. If I am mistaken, please let me know...) ---------------------------------------------------------------- Source:Legal Highs, A CONCISE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF LEGAL HERBS AND CHEMICALS WITH PSYCHOACTIVE PROPERTIES (Where to obtain them, How to use them, What are their effects), Produced By THE TWENTIETH CENTURY ALCHEMIST (Level Press, POB 4858, San Francisco, CA 94101), Published 1973, Transcribed to Electronic Media by Elric of Imrryr in association with Lunatic Laboritories, Unlimited. ---------------------------------------------------------------- From the INTRODUCTION: The materials discussed in this book are legal despite the fact that they have psychotropic properties. Some are far more potent than many controlled substances. They have not been designated as illegal by any state or federal codes because they are relatively obscure and have never benn subjected to abuse. Although chemicals such as mescaline and lysergic acid amide are controlled by Title 21 of the United States Code (1970 edition), their plant sources (except for ergot and peyote) are not so controlled. It is therefore legal to possess San Pedro cactus, MORNING GLORY SEEDS, Hawaiian wood rose, etc., as long as there is no indication that they are intended for other than normal horticultural or ornamental purposes. The materials listed here are legal at the time of this writing. They may be outlawed at any future date. It may be of interest to some readers that the Church of the Tree of Life has declared as its religious sacraments most substances in this book. Because these substances were legal at the time of the Church's inception and incorpo- ration their use cannot be denied to members through any future legislation without directly violating the Constitution's guarantee of religious freedom. Those interested should send a stamped self-addressed envelope to The Church of the Tree of Life, 451 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133. The purpose of this book is provide the user with concise reference informa- tion on various legal psychotropic materials. These include plant materials in their crude herbal form and chemicals either synthesized or extracted from natural materials. For each item there is a brief description of the material, the method of preparation, dosage and use, analysis of active constituents, effects and contraindications (side effects, dangers, etc.) and names of commercial suppliers. The latter are given as letter codes. The corresponding names and address are to be found in the section titled "Suppliers." Because of increasing interest in horticulture of psychotropic plants sources of seeds and live plants are also given. Some of the materials disacussed are very dangerous and are strongly disrecom- mended. They are included because many people have already shown an interest in experimenting with them. We feel that it is important to discuss them while clearly indicating their dangers. Although we feel confident in the accuracy of the information in this guide, we can in no way assume responsibility for the experiences of persons follow- ing these data for personal drug use. ---------------------------------------------------------------- MORNING GLORY Ipomoea violacea. Family Convolculaceae (Bindweed family). Material: Seeds amd to a lesser extent all other parts of plant except roots. Strongest varieties are: HEAVENLY BLUE, Pearly Gates, Flying Saucers, Wedding Bells, Blue Star, Summer Skies, and Badoh Negro (Mexican variety). Usage: 5-10 grams of seeds are throughly chewed and swallowed or may be thoroughly ground and soaked in ´ cup water for half an hour, strained and drunk. Active Constituents: D-lysergic acid amide and ergometrine. Effects: LSD-like experience lasting 6 hours. Contraindication: Persons with history of hepatitis or other liver disorders should not take lysergic acid amides. Ergometrine has uterus stimulating properties and should not be taken by pregnant women. Some supplier treat morning-glory seeds with poison to discourage use as a mind alterant, or with methyl mercury to prevent spoilage (symptons: vomiting, diarrhea). If treated seeds are planted toxins are not transmitted to next generation. Some persons wearing treated seeds as beads on bare skin have developed a rash. Supplier: Untreated seeds RCS. ---------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPLIERS: The companies listed here are straight, legitimate business, Their function is to provide herbs, botanicals, or chemicals in general. They do not expect that their products are to be used psychotropically. Type your order, sound normal, do not ask questions about dose, use, effects, etc. If they think that you are using their products as drugs they will probably refuse to do business with you. If an item is not in their catalog inquire about its availability before ordering it. Include stamped, self-addressed envelope with all queries. Include 50 cents for postage and handling when requesting catalogs. [Note from EoI: I think that many of the chemical companies listed here have gone out of business. With the 'War on Drugs' and all it is much harder to order chemicals of any kind. Most of the chemicals listed here are available from a few supply companies, look in your local area for ones dealing in pharmacutical products. I'll list a few extra companies below the list from the book that may be useful.] RCS* Redwood City Seed Co., POB 361, Redwood City Calif, 94061 Companies with a '*' next to their letter codes are ones that I know are still in business as of July 1990. All the ones below are also in business as of this date. ---------------------------------------------------------------- OTHERS Thompson & Morgan, POB 1308, Jackson, NJ 08527 (201) 363-2225. Inner Center, POB 362 Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Avoid trying to ordering anything from Alrich Chemicals (East Coast) they have strong ties with law enforcement and generally assume the worst of their customers. ---------------------------------------------------------------- !!DANGEROUS COMBINATIONS!! READ THIS!! VERY IMPORTANT. IGNORING THIS COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS MEDICAL PROBLEMS (like death...) Unless one is very experienced in pharmacology it is unwise to experiment with combinations of drugs. Even when using a single drug, thought should be given to all substances, both food and drug, which have been taken recently. Most primitive people fast or at least abstain from certain substances for several days prior to taking a sacrament. Substances most universally avoided are alcohol, coffee, meat, fat and salt. Some drugs potentiate others. For example, atropine will increase the potency of mescaline, harmine, cannabis and opiates. Many of the substances discussed in this book are MAO inhibitors. MAO (monoamine oxidase) is an enzyme produced in the body which breaks down amines and renders them harmless and ineffective. A MAO inhibtor interferes with the protective enzyme and leaves the body vulnerable to these amines. A common substance such as tyramine, which is usually metabolized with little or no pharmacological effect, may become dangerous in the presence of an MAO inhibitor and cause headache, stiff neck, cardiovascular difficulties, and even death. MAO inhibitors may intensify and prolong the effects of other drugs (CNS depressants, narcotic analgesics, anticholinergics, dibenzazepine antidepressants, etc.) by interfering with their metabolism. In the presence of a MAO inhibitor many substances which are ordinarily non-active because of their swift metabolism may become potent psychoactive drugs. The phenomenon may create a new series of mind alterants. However, because of the complex and precarious variables involved, it is risky and foolish for anyone to experi- ment with these possibilities on the non-professional level. The most commonly used MAO inhibitors include hydrazines such as iproniazid, Marsilid, Marplan, Niamid, Nardil, Catron; also non-hydrazines such as pro- pargylamines, cyclopropylamines, aminopyrazine derivatives, indolealkylamines, and carbolines. MAO-inhibiting materials discussed in this book include yohimbine, various trytamines, especially 5-MeO-DMT and the ý-methyl- tryptamines, and the various harmala alkaloids. The latter are especially potent inhibitors but, like yohimbine and the trytamines, are shoty-lasting in action (30 minutes to several hours). Some of the commercial MAO inhibitors listedabove are effective for several days to several weeks. Amoung the materials which may be dangerous in combination with MAO inhibitors are sedatives, tranquilizers, antihistamines, narcotics and alcohol - any of which can cause hypotensive crisis (severe blood pressure drop); and amphet- amines (even diet pills), mescaline, asarone, nutmeg (active doses), macrom- erine, ephedrine, oils of dill, parsley or wild fennel, beer, wine, cocoa, aged cheese and other tyrosine-containing foods (tyrosine is converted into tyramine by bacteria in the bowel) - any of which can cause hypertensive crises (severe blood pressure rise). ---------------------------------------------------------------- FREEDOM We upload the right of the individual to do with itself what it wishes when it does not harm or transgress the rights of others. We believe that it is better to grant people their natural right to use upon themselves any substance they desire while supplying them with factual information on use and misuse rather than to attempt in vain to curb abuse through legislation. We are not children, nor are we stupid. As adult human beings we are responsi- ble for ourselves and have the right to make our own decisions. Those who use the information in this book for personal experimentation are offered the following advice: 1) Begin with doses below those given. If no undesirable side-effects occur gradual increase of dosage may be tried on separate occasions until desired effect occurs 2) Do not combine drugs unless you know what you are doing. See section titled 'Dangerous Combinations." 3) Allow rest periods of at least one week between experiments. 4) When experimenting be relaxed, well rested, in good health, and momentarily relieved of responsibilities. 5) Do not permit yourself to become dependent upon any of these substances for relaxation, stimulation, etc. Seek your high in health, love, and awareness. Learn techniques of yoga, tai chi, etc., for relaxation. Employ mediation for consciousness expansion. STAY HIGH - STAY FREE ----------------------------------------------------------------- Some Final Notes from Elric of Imrryr.. I've tried the following items from this book: Morning Glory: Made me VERY sick. Try with caution, the 'high' may not be worth the hang-over. ---------------------------------------------------------------- BTW, the foregoing has been quoted extensively from a public file available here locally. I have exerpted only the material on the Morning Glory Seeds. Many of the other plants we have some knowledge of in Wicca/Paganism are mentioned...some in ways I find alarming (Can ANYONE pleasantly conceive of *smoking* belladonna leaves?! Eeeewwww...), but in toto, the book is helpful. You might look for it in your area... }:) B*B