PASSION-FLOWER.
A sacramentfor the ritual greeting smoke (a marijuana substitute).
The name passionflower, from the Latin passiflora, comes from the symbolic relationship between the anatomical and numerical arrangement ofthe flowers and the elements ofthe crucifixion, the passion of]esus Christ. The finely cut corona in the center ofthe blossom resembles the crown ofthorns; the petals and sepals symbolize the Apostles.
CHEMISTRY
Harmine and related alkaloids. Called a psychic sedative. Isomer harmaline has been tried in Parkinsonism. It is a very potent monoamine oxidase inhibitor.
Family: Passifloraceae (passionflower family) Botanical Name: Passiflora incamata. Synonyms: Maypop, grenadille, apricot vine, passion vine. Geographical Location: Native from Virginia, south and west to Florida, Texas, and the West Indies. Now cultivated throughout the world. Habitat: Light, rich, drysoil. Botanical Description: This herb is a perennial with hairy climbing vines. The leaves have three to five lobes with finely serrated edges and solitary white flowers containing a purple, blue, or pink crown in the center. The ripe fruit, oval-shaped and orange,is called a maypop. The maypop berry contains many seeds and the yellowpulp insideissweet and edible. F
HARMINE
PRIMARY EFFECTS
When smoked, a very mild, short-lasting marijuana-like high occurs. It acts as both a sedative and a tranquilizer. In larger quantities, it acts more like a hallucinogen.
PREPARATION
Usually smoked in combination with damiana, scullcap, and spearmint or peppermint (forflavor).
RITUAL USE
Alchemy has a number ofinteresting faces. With symbolism, various elements are classified into a system of qualities. By appropriately mixing these qualities, new elements are created. An example would be combining the heat of fire with the wetness of water, thus creating air which is hot and wet. A more contemporary example is: "Although the person had never lectured before, he was excellent because he had the qualities ofenthusiasm and knowledge about the subject." Imagination is one ofthe great pointers to reality. It is the creative part which enables us to survive and "progress." By taking imagination seriously, beyond the level ofmere personal fantasy, it tends to structure itselfto major archetypal patterns. Synchronicity is the key. By using tables of correspondences (Liber 777, for example) to project and create the archetype, a literal reality is created. We should not separate science and technology from the religious context. The extraction ofalkaloids can be seen as an alchemical process. Use ethyl alcohol or any drinking alcohol. The yield is approximately 1 gram ofmixed harmal alkaloids per kilogram ofherb. That's a lot ofdoses-and symbolism!
Note ojCaution: Harmala alkaloids are potent monoamine oxidase inhibitors.
Richard Alan Miller.
A sacramentfor the ritual greeting smoke (a marijuana substitute).
The name passionflower, from the Latin passiflora, comes from the symbolic relationship between the anatomical and numerical arrangement ofthe flowers and the elements ofthe crucifixion, the passion of]esus Christ. The finely cut corona in the center ofthe blossom resembles the crown ofthorns; the petals and sepals symbolize the Apostles.
CHEMISTRY
Harmine and related alkaloids. Called a psychic sedative. Isomer harmaline has been tried in Parkinsonism. It is a very potent monoamine oxidase inhibitor.
Family: Passifloraceae (passionflower family) Botanical Name: Passiflora incamata. Synonyms: Maypop, grenadille, apricot vine, passion vine. Geographical Location: Native from Virginia, south and west to Florida, Texas, and the West Indies. Now cultivated throughout the world. Habitat: Light, rich, drysoil. Botanical Description: This herb is a perennial with hairy climbing vines. The leaves have three to five lobes with finely serrated edges and solitary white flowers containing a purple, blue, or pink crown in the center. The ripe fruit, oval-shaped and orange,is called a maypop. The maypop berry contains many seeds and the yellowpulp insideissweet and edible. F
HARMINE
PRIMARY EFFECTS
When smoked, a very mild, short-lasting marijuana-like high occurs. It acts as both a sedative and a tranquilizer. In larger quantities, it acts more like a hallucinogen.
PREPARATION
Usually smoked in combination with damiana, scullcap, and spearmint or peppermint (forflavor).
RITUAL USE
Alchemy has a number ofinteresting faces. With symbolism, various elements are classified into a system of qualities. By appropriately mixing these qualities, new elements are created. An example would be combining the heat of fire with the wetness of water, thus creating air which is hot and wet. A more contemporary example is: "Although the person had never lectured before, he was excellent because he had the qualities ofenthusiasm and knowledge about the subject." Imagination is one ofthe great pointers to reality. It is the creative part which enables us to survive and "progress." By taking imagination seriously, beyond the level ofmere personal fantasy, it tends to structure itselfto major archetypal patterns. Synchronicity is the key. By using tables of correspondences (Liber 777, for example) to project and create the archetype, a literal reality is created. We should not separate science and technology from the religious context. The extraction ofalkaloids can be seen as an alchemical process. Use ethyl alcohol or any drinking alcohol. The yield is approximately 1 gram ofmixed harmal alkaloids per kilogram ofherb. That's a lot ofdoses-and symbolism!
Note ojCaution: Harmala alkaloids are potent monoamine oxidase inhibitors.
Richard Alan Miller.