Mad Myc's Plants N' Fungi

07/16/2021

Banisteriopsis caapi aka the ayahuasca vine is a plant that is used throughout the Amazonian region alone or in combination with Psychotria viridis to form ayahuasca. The vine and leaves contain several beta carbolines namely harmine, harmaline, and Tetrahydroharmine. These alkaloids act as reversible inhibitors of monoamine oxidase A( RIMA sometimes abbreviated MAOI).
Much of the effect of ayahuasca is due to the ability of ß-carbolines to inhibit MAO (monoamine oxidase) enzymes.2,3 This inhibition makes it possible for the psychedelic compound DMT (dimethyltryptamine, another compound in ayahuasca) to move out of the digestive system and enter the circulation.
When taken alone, shamans say that Banisteriopsis caapi helps enhance people’s empathy, allowing them to give guidance in the community
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07/14/2021

Ocimum tenuiflorum aka tulsi or holy basil is a medicinal herb/spice that has been revered for its medicinal properties for centuries.
Referred to as "Mother Medicine of Nature" by the Hindus.
Studies have shown that holy basil has a wide range of health-promoting properties including:
Adaptogenic
Anti-arthritic
Anti-coagulant
Anti-diabetic
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-pyretic (prevents itching)
Antidiarrheal
Antimicrobial (including antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and more)
Antioxidant
Antitussive (treats cough)
Liver-, brain-. and heart-protective

07/12/2021

Verbascum thapsus or common mullein. This medicinal plant has been used for thousands of years to treat respiratory issues, and contains:
*saponins, which have anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving, and antitumor properties *flavonoids, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
*phenylethanoid glycosides, which have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antiviral properties
*iridoids, which have anti-inflammatory properties

07/08/2021

Drosera capensis flowering. Next year we will start carrying a select few carnivorous plants. Stay tuned for updates!

06/24/2021

Going to train this guy to grow outwards instead of up. Stay tuned for updates!

06/23/2021

Roots

06/16/2021

Calea zacatechichi

06/16/2021

05/24/2021

Calea calea zacatechichi aka dream herb

05/24/2021

Banisteriopsis caapi

05/20/2021

My indo kratom tree. Clones will be shipping in the fall