Apart From Marijuana, These 7 Plants Have Intoxicating Effects

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YOGYAKARTA - Maybe you are one of those people who doesn't know that there are poisonous plants that have an intoxicating effect like marijuana. Some of these plants even thrive in the neighborhood.

The hangover effect contained in this plant also varies, depending on the type of plant and how much it is consumed. Unfortunately, this plant cannot be used carelessly by the community. Then, what are these plants?

Amethyst

This plant not only causes a hangover effect, but it can also even cause crazy effects. Amethyst is often used by traditional people to experience the effects of drunkenness at a low cost.

The hallucinatory effects resulting from consuming amethyst are caused by the presence of compounds such as atropine, hyoscyamine, and scopolamine which are anticholinergic in nature. Also, this wild plant contains hyoscine, fatty substances, calcium oxalate, meteloidina, nur hiosiamine, norskopolamine, kuskohigrin, and nicotine.

People who consume amethyst to get drunk will take advantage of the flowers and mix them with food or even drinks. Some mix it with cigarettes.

Kanna

This plant originates from the African continent and is used as an anesthetic to immobilize enemies, prey, or patients who need calm in the handling of the health team. How to use this plant is quite easy, namely by chewing it. The essence that comes out of Kanna will make anyone feel calm and sleepy. But do not use it excessively because it will cause a hallucinatory effect until the body is numb.

Damiana

Damiana plant is one of the plants that can cause a hangover effect. The aromas of the flowers would make anyone who inhaled excessively sedated. Plants that are found in many tropical lands are quite terrifying. However, in some areas, it is used as a tea mixture because it has a sweet effect. In some countries, damiana is also used to mix illegal drugs to create a stronger 'fly' effect.

Nutmeg

This plant is often used as a kitchen spice and a mixture of spices for cooking, drinks, and even traditional medicine. It turns out who would have thought nutmeg had an effect that resembled marijuana when consumed carelessly.

Nutmeg consumed directly in an amount that exceeds the dose will cause euphoric effects and hallucinations that are quite severe. In fact, nutmeg can carry the risk of seizures and death.

Blue Lotus

It looks beautiful, but this flower can be sedative. Flowers that live in this water are usually used by certain individuals as a mixture of illegal drugs. If used carelessly, Blue Lotus can trigger shortness of breath and lead to death.

Hawaiian Baby Woodrose

Hawaiian Baby Woodrose is a flower that can be found in the tropics. In Indonesia, this flower can be found in the lowlands. This very rare interest has a high economic value. The seeds of this flower can cause a hangover effect. Even one Hawaiian Baby Woodrose flower seed is equivalent to four large marijuana leaves.

Wild Lettuce

This lettuce is different from the lettuce commonly consumed by the public. The difference is, wild lettuce can have a hangover effect. Even this plant is used as a mixture of illegal cigarettes in the United States. The part that is often used is the stem.

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