Morning Glory

Seeds of Morning Glory cause a psychedelic & hallucinogenic perception of reality, which we call a trip. Morning Glory enhances conscious and subconscious feelings. Therefore a trip is an individual experience.

Background information:
Ipomea violacea originates from Mexico and Guatemala, where the seeds of these plants have been used ritually over the ages for their hallucinogenic properties, which are caused by the substance LSA.

Effects & course of the experience:
De first effects can be noticed within 15 – 120 minutes. The effects of Morning Glory has LSD-like properties, although de trip and the visual effects will be much milder. The trip is characterized by a stoned and drowsy feeling and a relaxed mind, with this you will be vaguely aware of your surroundings. One may also experience feelings of joy, perfection and your surroundings, conversations and other people, becoming most beautiful and interesting, combined with a feeling of melting together with the surroundings and a feeling of connectedness with other persons. The mild visuals of the Morning Glory will cause an unrealistic view on the outside world, in which light fall is extraordinary. Often quick moving images are experienced, geometric patterns, vivid graphic imaginations and unknown inner landscapes will be seen. Walls seem to move and breathe, solid shapes seem to get liquefied and distortion of faces are some other visual aspects. With the eyes closed bright colored patterns will be noticed. Depending on the dosage the effects will last for 6 to 10 hours.

Dosage:
3-5 gram seeds. When used for the first time, always take a low dose to check your sensitivity.

How to use:
Grind the desirable amount of seeds to a fine powder. Mix the powder with cold water. Leave this covered for a minimum of 12 hours. After 12 hours the active substance, LSA, will bind to water. Filter the liquid through a paper coffee filter. Drink the cold extract.

What to do when the effects are too overwhelming:
Breathing deep and calm and a change of surrounding and music may be helpful. In case of overdose, alert a MD.

Side-Effects:
Some persons experience nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps. Morning Glory can cause sleepiness.

How to decrease side effects:

• By adding sugar to the liquid
• By consuming a small amount of hard liquor, like one tea spoon of 80% rum, to numb the stomach.
• By consuming Norit (activated carbon from the pharmacy) before intake of the liquid one can decrease potential side effects on the bowels.
• By intake of fat: the speed the liquid goes through the intestines can be increased by eating something fat, e.g. some ice cream with whipped cream. This decreases chance on bowel problems like diarrhea.

Warning:
Not for sale to minors. Not suitable for persons with psychological problems or a psychiatric past. Do not use in case of epilepsy, liver problems or hepatitis. Do not use during pregnancy and/or nursing. Morning Glory influences the ability to react: do not partake in traffic or operate machinery.

Important factors for a good trip:

• Do not use Morning Glory if you’re under aged.
• Only use Morning Glory if you feel good, both mentally and physically. As these seeds can address unsolved issues, do not trip while down. Tripping while physically ill is not a good idea.
• Be aware of possible confrontations with yourself, in other words; with your sub-conscious, ignored feelings, non processed situations of life or fears. Make sure you can surrender to the experience and confront this feelings.
• Do not use Morning Glory at parties or other hectic occasions. Use these seeds in a trusted, quiet environment. At home or in nature.
• Do not use Morning Glory after a night of partying or binge. Take your time for the trip and make sure you have no obligations the following day.
• Only trip with good friends, with whom you can be yourself and who you trust. On your first trip it is wise to be guided by an experienced user of Morning Glory, you feel at ease with.
• Make sure you know what you can expect from Morning Glory before, read up on what is to be expected. Besides experiences from friends, there are many good books and internet sites, which provide excellent info.