World Of Weed

Since most psychoactive drugs have been declared illegal, not only in the United Kingdom but also in the other parts of the world, the people who once experienced euphoric feelings associated with these currently prohibited drugs have turned to herbal alternatives for the same purpose. These herbal alternatives are known as “herbal highs” – so-called because the origin of these highs are plants.

Herbal highs are organic substances with psychoactive properties and are derived from so-called psychedelic plants. This type of plant contains substances that alter cognition and mental perception. Cannabis, Salvia divinorum and the Ayahuasca are typical and well-known examples. The mechanism by which herbal highs work is through the introduction of the plant’s natural properties into the body in a way that is similar to how your cigarettes and prescription drugs do. This usually leads to a delightful sensation or feeling of awe and happiness that can keep you energized throughout the day or night.

Herbal highs are legal highs but are believed to have less potent effects compared to their prohibited and illegal counterparts. Herbal highs are natural and therefore limited risks are associated with their usage. The most important thing is that if you use herbal highs you are not violating any part of the law.

Herbal highs should be used correctly, otherwise over dosage or incorrect usage will result in horrible side effects such as hallucinations and convulsions. These side effects are similar to those experienced by illegal drug users.

Despite the possibility of side effects arising from faulty usage, herbal highs on the whole are natural, clean and can even be taken along with alcohol. There is an unwritten rule: go for the best and safest brands of herbal highs on the market.

Special mushrooms, also called “shrooms” or magic mushrooms, are another interesting type of legal high. The only difference between shrooms and your common mushroom is that the former contain psychedelic or mind-altering substances.

One variety of shroom, the Pantherina Mushroom contains poison and for centuries has been used by shamans and diviners in order to reach higher states of consciousness for the purpose of mental expansion and enlightenment.

Another shroom, the Fly Agaric Mushroom is considered unfit for human consumption just like the Pantherina Mushroom. The psychoactive chemicals of the Fly Agaric Mushroom, especially muscimol, may trigger hallucinations if ingested. Legends say that the ancient shamans used the Fly Agaric Mushrooms in order to gain insight into the spirit world and the Vikings chewed on this shroom to convert themselves to a “berserker” state before battle.

The psilocybin and psilocin mushrooms, which are generally grown in Central America and Mexico, are shrooms that are just as psychedelic and potent as the Pantherina and Fly Agaric but are not poisonous. This variety of magic mushroom, which have been used in ancient American shamanic rituals for thousands of years, can be chewed one gramme after another in order to experience its hallucinogenic effects, as well as interestingly distorted perceptions of sound, touch and taste. Psilocybin is similar to serotonin in chemical structure and therefore disrupts the normal functioning of the serotonin system. Serotonin is a chemical naturally produced by the body for the regulation of appetite, sleep, sexual behaviour and many others.

Shrooms are sold as dried mushrooms that can be eaten, brewed or prepared as tea.

The Blue Lotus Flower, or Nymphaea Caerulea, is one of those entheogens, or psychedelic plants that produce mind-altering effects. The Blue Lotus Flower produces narcotic and euphoric effects similar to those induced by codeine or cannabis. The Blue Lotus Flower is also said to improve sexual arousal like the effects of Viagra. You should also keep in mind that, at higher doses, the Blue Lotus Flower can be slightly hallucinating. Other effects are feelings of relaxation, contentment, and euphoria accompanied by tranquillity. It also increases your alertness and mental awareness, finally resulting in a sedative effect.

Blue Lotus Flowers are usually soaked in wine for several hours before both the wine and the flowers are consumed. The flowers can also be smoked by themselves or with other herbs to produce pleasurable effects. Blue Lotus Flowers can also be prepared as tea. The tea is said to produce a thick, yellowish liquid that produces a feeling of warm euphoria upon consumption. You may also drink and smoke Blue Lotus Flowers at the same time, as smoking and drinking synergize very well.

On the other hand, White Lotus, or Nymphaea Alba, is similar to the Blue Lotus in that both of them contain a similar alkaloid component. Thus, their effects are believed to be very much the same – narcotic and euphoric, just like cannabis. White lotus is just the common and well-known water lily. White Lotus, just like its blue counterpart, is also said to improve sexual arousal.

White lotus can be mixed with other herbs like Damiana or Blue Lotus when preparing the smoking mix. You may also want to take it with tea or alcohol, but at higher doses it can turn wine very bitter.

Legal highs are mind altering drugs that are used legally for medical, religious, shamanic, and most of all for recreational purposes. In the United Kingdom, there have been several legal highs sold in the market but there are also many that are banned. This is the reason why it is very important to check local laws before you decide to use these legal highs. Always remember that the legal system is constantly changing and what may have been legal in the past may already be illegal now. In August of 2009, the British Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) has banned GBL, GHB, BZP and synthetic cannabinoids.

Legal highs may be in the form of powdered incenses or herbal blends derived from organic plant substances. These substances produce aromas that help induce feelings of euphoria and overall well being. Salvia Divinorum and Kanna Snuff are popular examples of this type of legal high. These centuries old plants have been used by the natives who grow them in treating illnesses and evoking the spirits, as in shamanic rituals. The effects of these powdered legal highs may even evoke pleasurable sensations, hallucinations and vivid dreams.

Another form of legal highs is the party pill. Party pills will make you continually hum and giggle throughout the night. Almost all brands of party pills alter sensation and emotion and may boost your stamina for parties or any activities that involve physical strength and energy. Party pills also help you get rid of your fatigue from office work or manual labour and allow you to laugh with family and friends. Party pills are regarded as powerful stimulants and effective energy boosters.

Nowadays, herbal highs are among the most popular of the types of legal highs. Herbal highs are extracts and essences derived from psychedelic plants or entheogens – plants whose psychoactive substances alter perception and sensation. Today’s herbal highs have their roots mostly in shamanic tradition and culture where they were once used for medicinal concoctions and for ceremonies that evoke the spirit. One interesting plant that was used by the ancient Aztecs and Mazatecs for their rituals was the Morning Glory.

The Morning Glory is a climbing plant whose black or brown seeds contain LSA (Lysergic Acid Amide), a naturally occurring tryptamine that is a psychoactive substance very similar to LSD. This substance induces calmness, happy feelings and mild but pleasurable visual hallucinations.

About 15 varieties of seeds of the Morning Glory are available to potential users. The two most popular types are called Heavenly Blues and Pearly Gates due to their high LSA content. The usual dosage needed for the trip of a minimum of four hours and a maximum of 14 hours range from 100 to 300 seeds. This quantity will produce effects similar to those triggered by 300 microgrammes of LSD.

The most common preparation method is grinding the seeds and brewing them into tea. Another common method of ingestion is by chewing them. The chewing helps spread the psychoactive chemicals of the seed even before swallowing.
The flowers of the Morning Glory are very attractive and bloom only in the morning, hence the name Morning Glory. It however remains a rule not to consume the flowers, as they will induce psychedelic trips for relatively longer periods of time.