Morning Glory

Would you like to experience a hypnotic soul journey inwards? Then, De Sjamaan Morning Glory seeds are an excellent choice. This trip will astonish you for 6-10 hours. Time melts away, thoughts become visible, and colours acquire taste. Morning Glory seeds are suitable for experienced trippers seeking depth and introspection.

Active Ingredients
Seeds of the Ipomoea violacea, better known as Morning Glory, contain the active substance ergine, also known as lysergic acid or LSA. It is a hallucinogenic compound that is molecularly similar to psilocybin, serotonin and LSD but causes a very different trip. This substance is found in plants of the Convolvulaceae family and some (ergot) fungi. Other important components are chanoclavine, which stimulates the dopamine D2 receptors, lysergic acid hydroethylamide, and ergometrine. A wide range of alkaloids are present, but their contribution to the trippy effect of Morning Glory seeds is yet unclear. LSA is often described as natural LSD or LSD-like, but in reality, ingestion of 300 hundred or more Morning Glory seeds would be needed to observe LSD-like effects. At those doses, the side effects are intensely unpleasant.

History
Anthropologists and ethnopharmacologists suggest Morning Glory might be the entheogenic plant known by the Aztecs as tlitliltzin. It is used in plant divination and healing rituals that trace back to the late colonial period. Originally from the tropical regions of Mexico, the Morning Glory vine is now found growing in tropical and subtropical gardens all around the world.

Effect
The first effects will set in within 15 to 120 minutes. The trip induces a sort of dream state, characterized by a mental feeling of emptiness, an understanding of how the world works, and a sense of connection with everything around you. Thoughts can go fast or slow and are sometimes difficult to follow, just like in a dream. Time distortion can occur. Some effects are similar to alcohol: a foolish, blissful feeling accompanied by unsteady walking and difficulty speaking. Visual effects may occur, such as brightly coloured patterns and beautifully coloured visions that are especially noticeable with closed eyes. The trip from Morning Glory seeds is generally less euphoric than many other trippy substances and is not for the faint of heart. It's often described as an intense trance-like experience. The fatigue that increases during the trip will lead to a deep, usually satisfied sleep. Depending on the dosage, the effects will last 6 to 10 hours.

Side Effects
Consumption of Morning Glory seeds can cause side effects that may be unpleasant. The seeds have a mild vasoconstrictive effect. As a result, your arms and legs may feel heavier, your heart rate may increase, and you may experience abdominal pain, cramps, nausea, and diarrhoea.

Reducing Side Effects
You can reduce side effects by taking activated charcoal (Norit) beforehand or drinking a glass of whole milk or something else fatty and liquid (e.g., ice cream with whipped cream) after consumption of the seeds. Side effects usually disappear once the trip begins.

Contents
5 grams

Do’s en don’ts

• Morning Glory seeds are only suitable for experienced trippers. Beginners are more likely to have an unpleasant and/or frightening experience. If you want to trip but have no experience, our Pajaritos or Mexicana truffles are very suitable for this.
• Your current mood and how you've felt recently (set) and the environment in which you'll be tripping (setting) are extremely important for a good and pleasant trip. Only trip when you are both mentally and physically healthy and feel good.
• Trip only in a safe, familiar, and quiet environment. This can be at home or in nature. Trip with people you know well and with whom you can be completely yourself.
• Using Morning Glory? Start with a low dose (13 seeds) to test your sensitivity.
• Gaining insights about who you are is normal and part of a trip. You may come face to face with 'yourself' during the trip: your subconscious, suppressed feelings, unresolved conflicts, or fears. Let it all wash over you, go with the flow. Short periods of fear and doubt are normal and are usually followed by feelings of euphoria and wonder.
• Do not trip alone. Ensure a reliable (preferably sober) person with trip experience is present or aware of your plans and reachable. Sometimes a trusted person reassuring you is all it takes to feel comfortable again.
• Take time and prepare for the trip. Make sure you have no obligations on the day of and the day after the trip. The effects of Morning Glory seeds gradually diminish, and you may feel tired and your body heavy the next day.
• In the weeks after the trip, take time to reflect on and process your experiences. It will take a while before you can trip again. Your body becomes tolerant to the active substances after a trip, and it takes several weeks for this to decrease.

Duration of Effect
It takes on average 60-120 minutes to feel the first effects. Depending on the dosage, these will last 6-10 hours.

Dosage
13 – 26 seeds. The active substance content per seed can vary: when in doubt, always start with a low dose. Never exceed the recommended dosage that matches your experience level.

How to use

• Make sure you haven't eaten for at least 2 - 3 hours so your stomach is empty. The most common method of intake is as follows: Grind the seeds into powder in a mortar or coffee grinder. Pour warm (not boiling) water over the powder and let it sit for 1.5-2 hours. Then drink the water with the powder.
• Another method is to finely grind the seeds and let them steep in a covered glass of water in a dark place for 12-24 hours. After 12-24 hours, pour the water through a coffee filter or sieve and drink the water.
• Eating the seeds is not recommended because it will cause intense side effects, the fewest side effects result from ingesting a cold water extract of the ground seeds.

What to do if the effects become too intense
Don't panic! Breathe deeply, concentrate on your breathing. Try to distract yourself by focusing on something pleasant in your surroundings; a soft blanket, a fragrant smell or the music playing in the background. Sometimes it helps to talk through whatever it is you’re feeling or thinking, with a close friend. Move to a calm, quiet environment, or change the music that’s playing.
In case the tips above don't work, take De Sjamaan's Trip Blocker to reduce the intensity of the trip. If that's not an option, consuming 5x1000 mg vitamin C, a high dose of B vitamins, or 25 sugar cubes dissolved in water can help provide relief.

Cultivation
Ipomoea violacea is a fast-growing flowering vine that prefers slightly alkaline soil. Place 4 or 5 seeds in a flowerpot in March or April to germinate. At a temperature between 18 and 20°C, germination will occur within 10-20 days. Morning Glory requires a lot of watering. In the tropics, the vine can flower throughout the year. In temperate zones, flowering occurs between June and October. The large (up to 10cm) flowers can be blue, pink or white. The flowers open in the morning and close in the afternoon

Storage
Store the seeds in a dry and dark place, preferably in the original packaging.

Warning
Not for sale to minors. Not suitable for those under 18 years of age. Do not combine with alcohol, medication or other drugs. Not suitable for those with psychological problems or a psychiatric past, or those with close relatives suffering from serious mental and psychiatric problems such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Do not use during illness, while pregnant or breastfeeding. Not suitable for those with epilepsy. Can influence your ability to react; do not participate in traffic or operate machinery while under influence or shortly after using this product.