Datura ~ = Poison
While some may argue convincingly about it's spiritual potential, I have no good reports and many bad. I tried it on on a few stupid occasions ( reports are elsewhere) and although I approached the dosage carefully - I thought - I was totally caught off guard with the tiny amount of extract made from the smaller coloured flowers.
This stuff is really shit, and may leave you affected for life.
An old friend recently admitted why he doesn't do drugs any more, even though he recently began working in the rave scene doing production and is often offered free treats. He told me about a datura trip which produced hideous figures that followed him everywhere. That was 30 years ago, and they still follow him around...meaning he often wonders whether he ever came down from that trip, as he never remembers actually thinking it was over. Perhaps he just became accustomed to it all. He still functions fine and thankfully gets to apply his brilliant mind in all manner of areas. But
he doesn't feel all was ever OK, so think about it carefully before deciding Datura is worth tearing yourself to pieces over.
Be careful with substances like scopolamine. If you're dead set keen, then please at least follow this advice.
- Datura must be picked when in flower and only the flowers should be taken.
- Always test at low dosages, whether that's from a new batch or an old one stored away (don't store if at all possible)
- Always have 2 completely straight people around who know how to recognise early warning signs
- Read at least 10 case studies on deaths from Datura.
- Never do Datura outside of a safe environment (secure, no sharp edges, loose objects etc). Outside may be safe but preparation and planning should be carefully organised.
I guess I could list many don'ts and very few do's with datura. I would never advise anyone to try it, listing the third and final try as one of the most terrifying experiences.
Just Kiss your loved ones before you indulge. Oh, and if you
really do love them, see that they're far away and safe from what you may become.