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Lagochilus inebrians (Turkistan Mint, Inebriating Mint)

There are over 30 species of Lagochilus. Members of the mint family Labiatae, native from central Asia to Iran and Afghanistan.

Lagochilus inebrians (Inebriating Mint) has long been used for its intoxicating and sedative properties by Tajik, Tartar, Turkoman, and Uzbek tribesman and ancient Central Asian tribes used it during mysteries, feasts and holidays. Traditionally consumed as a tea.

Lagochilus inebrians is a narrow endemic species of the Uzbekistan flora and there are only a few places where it grows. It is rare and little know even within its small native region. As a result of its scarcity and also because of strict state control, it is virtually never seen in the outside world. We believe this is the only source of true Lagochilus inebrians available today.

Limited quantities of Lagochilus inebrians available.

 

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Camphor crystals (Cinnamomum camphora) are natural incense commonly associated with Wicca or Pagan ceremonies. Also used just as a pleasant aromatic. Camphor crystals also work well as an inhaled decongestant.

Camphor Crystal looks like tiightly packed snowballs.

 

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Funtumia elastica–Yamoa Bark.

Yamoa bark is very popular in treatment of asthma.

Funtumia elastica bark is used in the treatment of resporatory ailments including asthma.

We offer untreated Yamoa bark powder for sale.

 

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Nymphaea alba, white lotus, is thought to contain apomorphine and nuciferine. Alcohol extracts of white lotus have been used medicinally as a pain killer. Nymphaea alba, white lotus, is closely related to Nymphaea caerulea, Blue Lotus, and has similiar properties and characteristics. 

We are glad to be able to offer this unique botanical and such an affordable price.

Nymphaea alba, White Lotus herb foliage

 

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Satureja parvifolia (Muna Muna)

Little known Incan aphrodisiac. Said to be more “light” than Yohimbe.

 

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Alchornea floribunda (Iporuru, Iporoni, Macochihua, Niando)

Alchornea floribunda (Iporuru, Nando) is used in Gabonese religions where the root has a reputation as an intoxicant and aphrodisiac. Niando is said to provide a state of intense excitement followed by a deep, sometimes fatal depression.

The locals report that they learned to use the Iporuru root after observing gorillas. It has now been shown that gorillas in Equatorial Guinea and chimpanzees in the Republic of Guinea use the Alchornea floribunda root as an intoxicant.

Indigenous Amazonian peoples and Venezuelan’s use the Iporuru roots for everything from treating arthritis to an aphrodisiac to an added ingredient for making Ayahuasca.

WE NOW HAVE IPORURU 10x (10:1) POWDERED EXTRACT AVAILABLE

 

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