DM Turner- The Esseential psychedelic guide
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Banisteriopsis caapi must normally be procured in the Amazon jungle. On<br />
rare occasions it is sold by specialty plant and herb dealers who specialize in<br />
this type of substance.<br />
Peganum harmala seed can be picked wild in many of the areas listed<br />
above. It can also be procured from specialty seed and herb dealers, and<br />
occasionally as stock for making dye. Some seed dealers will not ship<br />
Syrian Rue seed to California since a "noxious weed" law prohibits this.<br />
Apparently Syrian Rue is a hardy plant and will take over other vegetation if<br />
planted in the same area.<br />
A native<br />
gathers<br />
Banisteriopsis<br />
caapi, "Vine<br />
of the Soul "<br />
Photograph<br />
courtesy<br />
Richard<br />
Evans<br />
Schultes.<br />
DOSAGE AND PREPARATION:<br />
Approximately three grams of Syrian Rue seed is required for a potentiating<br />
dose. (1 1/4 teaspoons of finely ground seeds.) Gracie and Zarkov and I all<br />
found that a certain amount of Harmala acts like a switch in potentiating the<br />
effects of other <strong>psychedelic</strong>s. A larger dose does not seem to increase this<br />
"potentiating effect" but only increases the physical symptoms such as<br />
nausea. Three grams of Syrian Rue seems to be a aufficient amount to<br />
potentiate other <strong>psychedelic</strong>s without being too hard on the stomach.<br />
Syrian Rue is prepared by first grinding the seeds in a coffee grinder. <strong>The</strong><br />
resulting powder is then put into gelatin capsules. Using this method it will<br />
take about two hours for the Syrian Rue to take effect. Some users boil the