Sinicuichi
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Pure Heimia salicifolia | Sinicuichi
Shredded leaf and flower sold in 25g bags
Heimia salicifolia is a flowering shrub of the Loosestrife family. It is native to the Americas, including both the southwestern United States (Texas and New Mexico), throughout Mexico and Central America, and found as far south as Argentina. Its beautiful leaves are thin and elongated which seem to sparkle an emerald green color when in the sun. The flower blossoms are a soft yellow which bloom near to the stem when the plant is mature.
Elixer of the Sun
The history of use of Heimia salicifolia goes back to Mexico where it was traditionally used for various shamanic practices, and even at present, Mexican shamans have been known to use the leaves as a medicine and a tool for divination. Another method commonly used in Mexico was with fresh leaves, which were gathered and left to wilt. At one point, the leaves were then put into a glass jar with cool water added to it, and this mixture was then placed in the sun and allowed to ferment for 24 hours. It was believed that during the fermenting process, the energy and knowledge of the sun was embedded into the potion creating what was known as “Elixir of the Sun”. This is another reason that the plant received its common name Sun Opener. As a trance catalyst, the Aztecs regarded this plant as sacred, which enabled them to vividly access past distant events.
Euphoria
Traditional accounts state that Heimia salicifolia produces ‘a pleasant drunkenness, all objects appear yellow, and the sounds of bells and human voices reach the ears as if coming from a long distance” (J.P Calderon, 1896). Victor Reko 1926, stated that the plant ‘increased strength, energy and joy, and awakens the spirit…and objects are very clearly seen in great detail.” More modern reports say the fermented tea induces a pleasant state of euphoria, relaxing and soothing muscles, slightly increased sweating.
Aside from it’s spiritual use, the leaves, roots, flowers, stems and seeds of this plant have also been made into fermented teas, healing salves, cleansing waters. Native Indians of North America used this plant for various physical ailments such as curing poison ivy rashes, as an insect repellent, the decoction was used to treat sore muscles, and scabies, for infertility, and to heal postpartum diseases.
Properties
In a recent study, 16 alkaloidal chemicals have been found in H. salicifolia. Of these, the main active constituent in the plant is known as phenylalanine, which is structurally very similar to two neurotransmitters found in our bodies; dopamine and adrenaline, which may be able to account for some of its active effects.
Additional Information:
http://www.entheology.org/edoto/anmviewer.asp?a=51
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Shane –
It’s a great sedative, kinda like being drunk. Very calm happy feeling. It’s given a few weird vivid dreams, doing WBTB (not on purpose) I got lucid for a bit too and flew around like superman. Waking up the next day after a 10g tea, I notice everything sounds different. All audio has a different pitch to it (lower pitch), the doorbell caught me off guard; I listen to music and it’s completely different sounding!
You don’t need to leave it in the sun too, I found a report on erowid that works good. You mix 5g into 2 cups water (in a baking dish), put it in the oven for 3 1/2 hours on 60c. That releases the alkaloids and turns the water yellow. I did this with 10g too and it worked well, albeit very bitter tasting.
I have noticed minor aches in my legs from it though, and a tense feeling, but it’s not too bad. Oh and I still feel a little sedated the next day, so maybe don’t use it if you gotta be active tomorrow.
James Abbey –
Amazing add on for weed, really nice mix and a different, more intense yet more pleasant buzz. Will be trying the sun tea when the weather gets better. Thanks again shnuff