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Botanical Name: Artemisia afra Ethnobotanical Description: Apart from being the core ingredient of the drink absinth the decongestant and antibacterial effects of volatile oils are well known. In addition, narcotic, analgesic and antihistamine activity have been demonstrated in prelimery tests.
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Botanical Name: Catha edulis Ethnobotanical Description: Viable seeds, this years harvest, please note that foliage of the Khat tree may be illegal in your country. Check your local laws first!
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Botanical Name: Datura stramonium Ethnobotanical Description: Datura enjoys a long history as medicine and sacred hallucinogen. All over the world we find mention to this powerful plant and its properties in both religious and occult related printed works.
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Botanical Name: Griffonia simplicifolia Ethnobotanical Description: Griffonia simplicifolia is a natural source of 5HTP ( 5-Hydroxytryptophan), an enhancing amino acid that is a highly absorbable type of tryptophan and a direct precursor to serotonin.
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Botanical Name: Helichrysum odoratissimum Ethnobotanical Description: The pain-relieving, anti-infective and anti-inflammatory activities related to this Helichrysum species have been well documented. It is used amongst the Xhosa shaman as smudge for the dispelling of evil spirits and as ingredient for their ritual incense.
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Botanical Name: Hoodia gordonii Ethnobotanical Description: Hoodia has recently become known to the western world as the most powerful natural appetite suppressant with no known side effects. The Koi San tribe traditionally used Hoodia gordonii as thirst and appetite suppressant on their hunting journeys. It is reported to be a strong energy enhancer that is Ephedra free.
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Botanical Name: Leonotis leonurus Ethnobotanical Description: Reportedly a legal cannabis alternative. Premium grade leaves only.
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Botanical Name: Leonotis nepetifolia Ethnobotanical Description: Legal cannabis alternative, rumored to be stronger than Leonotis leonurus. Very visual for your herbarium collection.
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Botanical Name: Lophophora williamsii Ethnobotanical Description: The use of peyote goes back through the empire of the Aztecs to an age of legend and myth.
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Botanical Name: Nymphaea caerulea Ethnobotanical Description: Ancient Egyptian aphrodisiac - etheogenic use reported and documented.
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Botanical Name: Pleiospilos bolussii Ethnobotanical Description: Used traditionally in the same manner as Kanna / Sceletium tortuosum.
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Botanical Name: Sceletium tortuosum Ethnobotanical Description: Sceletium elevates mood and decreases anxiety stress and tension. In larger dosages its intoxicating effects are euphoric. The traditionally prepared dried plant material was infused as tea, chewed, smoked or powdered and inhaled as snuff.
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Botanical Name: Trichocereus peruvianus Ethnobotanical Description: San Pedro, considered the ‘maestro of the maestros`, enables a shaman to make a bridge between the visible and the invisible world for his people.
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Botanical Name: Voacanga africana Ethnobotanical Description: As a close relative of Tabernanthe iboga and many other psychoactive members of the Apocynaceae, Voacanga species are generally ingested to increase endurance and stamina and also for magic and religious purposes. Reportedly also used as an analgesic and to treat mental disorders.
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Spirit Craft EthnoBotanicals has a large selection of research ethnobotanicals for discerning buyers. We specialize in African ethnobotanicals, though we do offer when available, botanicals from some of our fellow traders. To view these rarities simply click on the New & Specials link. Our regulars stocklist consists of: Amanita muscaria (Fly Agaric); Artemisia afra (African Wormwood); Datura stramonium (Datura); Helichrysum (Imphepho); Hoodia gordonii (Hoodia); Leonotis leonusrus (Wild Dagga); Leonotis nepetifolia (Klip Dagga); Nymphaea caerulea (Blue Lotus); Sceletium Tortuosum (Kanna)
