SCIRPUS ATROVIRENS "brilliantly colored"

[genaro]

From "Natural Drugs v1.0" :


SCIRPUS ATROVIRENS - Cyperaceae (Bakana)
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RITUAL EMPLOYMENT:


One of the most powerful herbs of the Tarahumara of Mexico is apparently a
species of Scirpus. Some medicine men carry Bakana to relieve pain. The
tuberous underground part is believed to cure insanity, and the whole plant
is a protector of those suffering from mental ills.


USAGE:


The tuberous root of this plant is used, exact preparation is not known.


ACTIVE PRINCIPLES:


Alkaloids have been reported from Scirpus as well as from the related genus
Cyperus.


EFFECTS:


The intoxication which it induces enables Indians to travel far and wide,
talk with dead ancestors, and see brilliantly colored visions.


DANGERS:


Use not recommended, too few is known about this plant.


SOURCES:


Unfortunately none known.





This one sounds like a very interesting psychedelic entheogen. I'm very curious about it unfortunately I never found any source for it...any info ?Edited by: genaro

[Alfa]

Check 'plants of the gods'. Don't have that book around, but it's in there. Seems to be a dangerous one, with interesting qualities.