List of sacred herbs used by shamans. The magic of herbs

Translated from Mongolian it means “medicine against fear” or magical plant, protecting from evil people. Tibetan lamas used artysh in their medical practice to restore the psycho-emotional circuit, remove the “evil eye”, treat neuroses, enuresis in children, night terrors, phobias and other nervous and anxiety conditions. Grows at an altitude of 2500-3000 meters. Usually grows in places where energy is released. These places are called the “wind rose”; the elements meet here. Grows in isolation or in small areas in rocks. Its habitats can be found and identified by its spicy, slightly intoxicating smell. Where it grows "holy place", the monks fell into a state of trance or enlightenment. An ideal place for meditation and contemplation. Kash-kara and Artysh are the main medicinal plants that llama healers use in their practice. In the main treatise "Chzhud-shi" it is written: "Artysh - expelling evil spirits." In Buddhist monasteries, artysh is used to fumigate rooms during meditation and ritual. Artysh is considered a sacred plant. Every monk has one in his ashram. Artysh reliably protects the home from enemies. Lama healers use artysh to relieve fear in children. To do this, they fumigate the children (three circles counterclockwise) and use a special bronze incense burner. At this time, they are in a meditative state - in a state of silence (the phenomenon of an empty head). Fumigation with Ars smoke is especially common in Southern Siberia. In Tuva, this type of juniper is called artysh and is an obligatory component of ritual practice. Any treatment begins with the ritual of fumigation - cleansing from evil spirits. In general, any place where evil forces may appear must be fumigated.

In works devoted to the analysis of shamanic props in Tuva, much attention is usually paid to the costume, tambourine, mirror and images of spirits; as a rule, no importance is attached to the artysh. However, a lamp with powder of dried artysh branches or the dried branches themselves are one of the most important attributes of Tuvan shamans.

Artysh at a shamanic session

The shaman lights a lamp or sets fire to a twig and cleanses, first of all, himself and his tools. He usually does this in a certain sequence by moving the lamp around the object 3 or 9 times in the sun: first the beater, then the headdress, which is immediately put on the head, then the tambourine, and finally he cleanses himself by passing his feet over the smoldering artysh - three once with the left foot, then also with the right and again with the left twice.

In a room where juniper is smoked, it is easy to experience its intoxicating influence. If you stay in such a room for a long time, and shamanic rituals usually last several hours, the narcotic effect of this smoke can be very strong. Now shamans use juniper without thinking about its narcotic properties; for them it has turned into a symbolic natural force.

A person who comes to the shaman for help before the ritual is also cleansed by drawing circles in the sun around his face and hands folded in front of him. If a large ceremony is being held, everyone present is cleansed in a similar way with sacred smoke. At the same time, during the ritual, the juniper must constantly smolder so that it does not go out; either the shaman himself or an assistant chosen from among those present watches.

Artysh should burn constantly only indoors; this is not necessary outdoors. In earlier times, juniper smoke was more actively used to contact the spirit world. In the view of Tuvan shamans, artysh helps contact with spirits, as well as such abstract non-personified concepts as mind, light, sound, purity.

Application

for fumigation of premises during rituals and meditation
to remove the evil eye, slander, damage, fear and enuresis in children (ars smoke removes other people's biofields, for this a person fumigates from left to right in three circles
to cleanse the house (apartment) from pathogenic energy and phantoms
to protect your home from enemies
for rheumatism, ars branches are used for baths. These procedures soothe and relieve pain
for the flu, a decoction of the herb is used internally and fumigation with smoke
Arsa has a strong phytoncidal effect. It kills pathogenic bacteria, thereby disinfecting the room when fumigated; Ars smoke is very beneficial for the lungs

Fumigation

Light a twig, put out the fire and fumigate the room or person.

To protect their home, Tuvans, for example, always hang a branch of ars at the entrance to the yurt, in this way they protect their home from evil spirits and misfortunes.

In addition, shamans and healing lamas used arsa to relieve fear in children.

To do this, they smoke children (three circles counterclockwise) and use a special incense burner. At this time, they are in a meditative state - in a state of silence (the phenomenon of an empty head).

Arsa goes well in gatherings. When ars is introduced into a sedative mixture, the effect of the decoction is enhanced 10 times. After a certain time, the body instantly relaxes. The feeling of the physical body is lost.

In agni yoga, artysh is used to remove other people's biofields. To do this, the patient fumigates from left to right in three circles.

Artysh has a very strong phytoncidal effect. Kills pathogenic bacteria, thereby disinfecting the room. Fumigation: take a semi-dry artysh (40% water), set fire to a twig and fumigate the patient from left to right. In case of a strong fire, the flame should be extinguished and smoked. Be careful with fire.

Preparation of the decoction:

one sprig per 1/2 liter of boiled water, leave on low heat for 0.5-1 hour, drink 100-150 ml 2 times a day.

Datura (lat. Datura) is a genus of plants in the Solanaceae family. Large herbs, rarely tree-like plants.

Description of Datura

Datura is perennial plant, reaching up to 1 meter in height (or even more, on good soil). The tap root, the stem is often branched, simple, smooth. Datura leaves are alternate, large, notched-toothed or smooth with a pointed tip. The flowers are solitary, fragrant, large, tubular, on straight fluffy pedicels. Their color can be yellow, blue, red, or just white. Flowers bloom in the evening.

The fruits are spherical or ovoid, surrounded on all sides by prickly thorns. When ripe, they open with four wings. The seeds are small, smooth and black. Datura seeds are distinguished by rare endurance; they sometimes do not lose their germination even if they have been lying around for almost half a century.

“Mad potion” is the popular name for Datura, given to this member of the nightshade family for its poison. Russian name gave a poisonous dose of dope, causing delirium, fantastic hallucinations, popularly called “stupefying”. When poisoned by this plant, nervous excitement occurs, which can lead to mental disorder if measures are not taken in time.

The whole plant contains tropane alkaloids, mainly hyoscyamine, atropine, scopolamine: the average content of the total alkaloids in stems is 0.15%, in roots - 0.26%, in seeds - 0.22%, in flowers from 0.1 to 0 ,8%. Of all the varieties of Datura, Datura indica contains the highest concentration of the alkaloid scopolamine. Also, this type of dope contains alkaloids such as hyoscyamine, atropine, meteloidin, dametin, norgioscyamine, norscopolamine.

For many centuries, people have used Datura. People also called it: crazy grass, water drunk, bad drunk, thistle, grass of sorcerers, grass of the devil.

They actively traded it, exchanged it, taking it all over the world. And now they can only guess where he came from. There are two versions of the origin of these plants.

First, Datura is native to Mexico and Central America, and then it was brought to Europe along with other nightshades. The second version claims that Datura came from the Caspian steppes, and then came to Europe in the Middle Ages along with the gypsies.

Now Datura grows over a vast territory of Europe and Asia, America, etc. - in countries located in the temperate zone of the earth. In our countries, Datura vulgare is widespread in the European part of Russia, Crimea, Western Siberia, Ukraine and the Caucasus. It grows in deposits near housing, in landfills, littered places, along river banks, along roads, in gardens and orchards.

Medicinal properties of Datura

Dosage forms of atropine sulfate are used for gastric and duodenal ulcers, pylorospasm, cholelithiasis, cholecystitis, intestinal and urinary tract spasms, hepatic and renal colic, bronchial asthma, and in ophthalmology.

Datura is a powerful hallucinogen, but, nevertheless, it was widely used both before and is now used in folk and classical medicine.

Datura leaves are used as:

smoking powder and anti-asthma cigarettes;
as tincture, extract.

A tincture is obtained from the seeds, which is an integral part of anti-asthma drops.
One of the pharmacological properties of the alkaloids contained in dope is an antispasmodic effect on the pulmonary muscles. Alkaloids affect the internal secretion organs, reducing the amount of mucus secreted in the lungs. Therefore, it is an ideal anti-asthma remedy.

IN folk medicine in small doses, Datura is used for persistent cough, convulsions, shortness of breath, gout, ear pain, nervous disorders, intractable skin diseases, rheumatism, migraines. A water decoction of Datura helps very well with abdominal pain, heart disease, female diseases, lack of menstruation, leucorrhoea, colds, coughs, whooping cough, insomnia, and nervous disorders.

Magical properties of Datura

Aztec sorcerers used Datura (called ololluqui) in the treatment of almost all diseases, including even paralysis, as a component of an ointment used to treat wounds and cuts, for the spiritual unification of people, and also used Datura as a poison. American writer Carlos Castaneda in his book calls Datura “the herb of the devil.” He writes: “The devil’s grass is like a woman, and just like a woman, she flatters men and at the same time sets traps at every step.” Datura fully lives up to its name: oil from the seeds, if rubbed into whiskey, causes bizarre visions and hallucinations, and stupefies the mind.

In Tibet and Mongolia, Datura is used as an incense for rituals aimed at transforming poverty into wealth, improving well-being and other rituals related to material wealth.

The most mysterious and magical aura surrounds the Indian datura (Datura metel). In India, they believed that Datura was a sprout growing from the chest of the god Shiva. It was sometimes referred to as the tassel that adorns his headdress. Traditionally it is believed that Datura flowers were offered to Shiva on the thirteenth day of the waxing moon in January.

The priestesses-dancers in the temples drank wine with crushed dope seeds, and falling into a state of obsession, they gave answers to all the questions asked.

And adherents of the sinister cult of Kali, the goddess of death and destruction, made a drug from dope leaves, gave it to people, and then kidnapped them and sacrificed them.
The Chinese believed that drops of dew on the petals of Datura were the materialized sermons of Buddha that fell from heaven.

And according to Taoist legend, it is believed that Datura is a flower of one of the polar stars. Messengers from this star can always be recognized by this sign - they will carry flowers of this plant in their hands.

Datura has been used by magicians and sorcerers since ancient times. Datura (Datura steanonium), which has many names in everyday life, is used in witchcraft as a means of inducing ecstasy. Already the Peruvian priests of the Temple of the Sun chewed the seeds of this plant in order to put themselves in the state necessary for prophecies. And in witchcraft fumigations and the production of magical ointments, dope played an important role.

The Aztecs placed its seeds on altars, and Indian sorcerers used the narcotic effect of Datura for mass visions. Witches of medieval Europe made their ointments by adding juice and crushed parts of belladonna and datura. Rubbing these ointments into their bodies, the witches flew to sabbaths and met with devils.

In European cities, they threw Datura seeds onto hot coals, breathed over them and fell into a state of bliss.

Li Shi-Chen, in the 16th century describes:

“It is traditionally believed that if a person laughed while collecting these flowers, then the drink to which they are added will cause a desire to laugh; flowers that were picked while weeping, when consumed, will cause a desire to cry, and if the people who collected the plants danced, then drinking will cause a desire to start dancing; I found that the desires that arise in a person in a state of intoxication from Man-to-lo-hua can be transferred to him by other people.”

And on the islands Caribbean Sea common datura was known as "herbe aux sorciers" - the herb of sorcerers and "concombre-zombi" - zombie cucumber. These names indicate a rather terrible area of use of dope - zombies. They usually zombified criminals who were no longer subject to other punishments. And the ancient sorcerers turned them into zombies. They gave the criminal a potion, one of the components of which is Datura. As a result, the person fell into a coma, completely losing physical and mental sensitivity. Reflexes and consciousness were absent, and the criminal was declared dead. Then there was a funeral, and none of the common people realized that three days later the “dead” was dug up and given a second portion of drink for his “initiation”. And the body that became soulless was completely controlled by the sorcerer.

In Africa from Mozambique to the Transvaal, Datura is used as a hallucinogenic ritual drug (mondzo) to initiate girls into women. At initiation, a red circle is drawn around the girl (symbol of menstrual blood). The girl who is initiated into a woman lies down on a ritual bed woven from palm branches and assumes a fetal position. People around dance around the bed, touching the girl’s thighs from time to time. Afterwards ritual songs are sung.

The next stage of a girl's initiation into womanhood is a water ritual, by which the initiated girl is cleansed and her childish past is supposed to be cast aside. Before the initiate drinks the drink made from Datura, she must cover the vessel with water in front of her with the skin of an animal.

After this symbolic deflowering, the dedicated girl covers herself with a blanket and prepares to drink the intoxicating drink of Datura. During the ritual initiation, rhythmic drumming is heard. Afterwards the drink is brought out, which is in a ceremonial seashell. The ritual drink is prepared like tea, that is, datura leaves are brewed in boiled water. It is also believed that the ritual drink contains human fat or ground human bones.

The shaman holds the drink in his hands and brings it to the dedicated girl with the words: “We use medicinal plant which are known to everyone. Take the medicine you've heard so much about." After this, the initiate drinks the drink and listens to the voice of God. After drinking the drink, the initiate experiences certain visions caused by the drink, which are shaped and directed through music and song. At the end of the initiation, the ritual victim is dressed and decorated with jewelry. According to tradition, only now is a young woman able to get married.

To protect against curses and evil spirits, you should sprinkle the infusion of the plant around the house. If you suffer from insomnia, put datura leaves in your shoes and place them under the bed with your toes facing the nearest wall. Datura leaves placed in a hat will protect against sunstroke and apoplexy.

A plant picked in a trash place will be a super-powerful helper to someone who knows the key spell to it. The plant is dried and hidden in a small canvas bag. If a sorcerer touches a person with this bag, it will be bad and smelly for everyone. And no matter what creams and aromas those he touched tried to lubricate themselves with, the smell would be like rotten meat.

Collection and use of Datura

Since the content of alkaloids in Datura constantly increases and reaches its maximum concentration during the reproductive phase, Datura herb should be collected during or at the end of the fruiting development of the plant. There is an opinion that Datura is a plant of the night and the Moon and its daily content of alkaloids changes, so it is better to collect it at night.

Datura is consumed in many cultures in a variety of ways. It is added to wine in equal parts with hemp. In Asia, Datura leaves are often consumed with alcohol (to mitigate alcohol intoxication).

A unique method of preparing Datura was discovered in Eastern India. Here, women feed a specific type of beetle for a certain period of time (the exact variety, unfortunately, is unknown), and then collect the beetle's excrement. Then, for revenge, they mix the beetle excrement into the food of the unfaithful husband. In general, there are many traditional preparations of Datura herb in India.

For example, in Bengal, marijuana (Cannabis indica) is smoked by mixing it with two or three Datura seeds, or by mixing marijuana in equal quantities with dried leaves of the Datura herb. Thus, creating local smoking mixtures.

In the state of Uttar Pradesh (Northern India), it is a well-known fact that Datura is used to achieve the effect of intoxication. Smoking dope is considered pleasant and not dangerous to health, while consuming the plant as food or in the form of tea is dangerous to human health and life. It is for this reason that the use of dope in this form is very rare. Shamans and yogis smoke the seeds or leaves of the Datura herb along with hemp and other herbs such as Aconitum ferox, Nicotiana Tabacum.

To change the effects of alcohol (mitigating alcohol intoxication), it is customary to add dope seeds to alcoholic drinks, then filter and mix the drink with palm wine. This is how, thanks to the Indian dope, they get rid of alcohol intoxication in the province of Madras.
Dried leaves (rarely flowers and seeds) of Datura indica are an important component of tantric smoking mixtures. A mixture consisting of equal amounts of Datura indica and hemp flowers is traditionally used for the purpose of ritual intoxication and also as an aphrodisiac.

In Malaysia, they traditionally smoke Datura seeds mixed with aloe bark.
In Malaysia, a hallucinogenic mixture consisting of opium poppy, datura seeds and Dioscorea triphylla is traditionally consumed.

Datura seeds are one of the main components of oriental “joy” pills, as well as other similar stimulants. In Burma (Myanmar), the seeds of the datura herb are added to curries to increase its stimulating effect. In Oceania, Datura seeds are added to kava drinks to enhance the intoxicating effect. There is an interesting method for preparing Datura indica fruits: the unopened Datura indica fruits are collected, opened, unripe seeds are removed and dried in the sun. Afterwards, the dried seeds are ground and mixed with tobacco, or rolled into a whole tobacco leaf, and then smoked.

On Mactan Island (off the coast of Cebu, Philippines), young datura flowers (which have not yet opened) are plucked and dropped into boiling water. After a couple of minutes, the flowers are taken out of the water and left to dry in the sun. Dried flowers are crushed, poured into tissue paper, and smoked. The effects of smoking such a cigarette are very similar to the effects of smoking marijuana, but are stronger. The Igorot people of the Philippines boil Datura leaves to make a traditional intoxicating soup, which they then eat together in a ritual circle.

In Malaysia, fifty seeds of Datura indica are taken internally as a hallucinogen (to induce a delusional state accompanied by hallucinations). Consuming one hundred seeds of the Datura herb can cause a life-threatening condition as well as toxic effects. Consumption of 125 Datura seeds can be fatal.

Overdoses from the use of Datura usually lead to mental disorders, insanity, delirium (delirium), dry mucous membranes, and changes in eye pressure. This condition caused by an overdose of Datura can last for many days, after which little can be remembered. Thieves, criminals, and groups of robbers use large doses of Datura when they want to subdue, rob, or rape their victims.

In Southeast Asia, licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra L.) is the recommended antidote for overdose of Datura.

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Part III. SHAMAN PLANTS

Hallucinogens: catalyst or sign of decline?

Among scientists studying shamanism, there has long been a large divide associated with their attitude towards hallucinogenic plants and the significance they had for the formation of shamanism and human culture as a whole. The spokesman for the opinion of one part of the researchers was R. Gordon Wasson, who believed that it was the use of psychedelic substances that serves as proof of the “authenticity” of shamanic rituals, shows that shamanism is genuine and alive. The opposite point of view was held by M. Eliade, who considered “narcotic” shamanism to be a kind of decadence. He believed that if certain individuals were unable to achieve ecstasy without the use of psychoactive drugs, then their culture was probably in a state of decline.

Be that as it may, it should be recognized that many cultural phenomena under the influence of which modern society was formed were based on the use of psychoactive drugs. These are the famous Eleusinian mysteries in Ancient Greece, and the legendary “soma” of Ancient India, and the cult of the sacred mushroom among the Indians of South America. Similar roots can be found in many cultures and religions that gave birth to great people and shaped the worldview of huge masses of people

Long and frequent exposure to psychedelic experiences, the breakthrough of the transcendental to the surface of ordinary consciousness, caused by hallucinogenic ecstasy, influenced the dissolution of that part of the human psyche that we now call “ego.” Consumption of psychedelic plants forced a temporary withdrawal from awareness of oneself as a separate person, and the Divine penetrated into the resulting void. Subsequently, people found other ways to unite with the Spirit, with God, but they required, as they require now, long years of practice and renunciation of worldly life. At the same time, thanks to hallucinogens, almost anyone could feel the presence of a Higher Power and thus gain true faith.

Below we will look at some of the traditions of psychoactive plant use among shamans to see the extent to which they can influence shamanic practices and worldview.

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SMOKING WITH HERBS

Fumigate- means to purify with smoke sacred plants. Herbs intended for spiritual work are used in dried and finely crushed form (losing water, the herbs acquire fiery energy power, which increases their ability to drive away evil spirits). In crushed form, the grass is poured into a vessel (a small saucer, cup or sea shell), where it can smolder gradually, or a branch or bunch is held in the hand and lit on top (at home, if there are no special incense, you can pour the grass onto a heated kitchen stove, or oven). The smoke from smoldering herbs spreads throughout the room, or is directed towards a person (preferably with a feather fan) or towards the object being cleaned. The person being smoked attracts the smoke to himself, as if picking it up in his folded palms. First, the smoke is directed to the heart area, then to the head and finally to the feet, then the person is fumigated from left to right (counterclockwise) in three circles. Thus, fumigation can cleanse and harmonize everything that we direct its influence on. You should also “bathe” your hair in smoke.

When inhaling the smoke of the corresponding herbs for respiratory diseases, you should bend over the smoke and take 7 deep breaths through the nose and exhale through the mouth, passing the healing smoke through the nasopharynx. The resulting cough, tears, and sputum are signs of cleansing and the beginning of a healing process.

The charcoal or heat source should not be too hot, otherwise the fumigation will burn quickly rather than smoldering, producing aroma. The herbs should smolder, and not burn immediately, that is, lie on the coal in a heap, from which thick, milky-white smoke rises.

Energy cleansing of space
If for physical cleansing we use aqueous solutions and panicles of herbs, etc., then for energetic cleansing it is preferable to use smoke or aromatic vapors.

To cleanse space from negative energies formed as a result of quarrels, severe emotional experiences, stress, etc., it is best to burn dry herbs that can destroy negative formations, and mental and emotional harmful forms. Fumigation is used to prepare a space for shamanic work; herbs help cleanse the “atmosphere” not only of mental dirt, but also of irrelevant extraneous influences, someone else’s, or your own, “irrelevant” thoughts that interfere with concentration.

There are situations when, due to our carelessness (this especially applies to those who practice shamanism, etc.), not the most pleasant “guests” come to us. It happens that we don’t have time or forget to clean the space after, say, a good quarrel, and unplanned residents are "born" around us. In these cases, ordinary fumigation with herbs will help little. Subtle entities are tenacious creatures, you cannot get rid of them so easily.

To completely expel harmful entities, try to fumigate the entire room, not forgetting the far corners and closed spaces - all sorts of closets, mezzanines, etc. As a result, you will get a strong smoke of the “axe can be hung” category. When finished, thoroughly ventilate the room, while creating a clear intention that all unwanted guests will leave. To do this, open a large window or balcony for a few minutes and wish the evil spirits to leave your house, saying the following words: “As the smoke leaves my house, so do troubles, illnesses, etc. leave my house.” Then close the window, the smell of herbs will remain in your home for a long time, calling your mind to free yourself from evil thoughts.

In spring and summer, it is correct to use fresh flowers and their scent to cleanse the space of negative energies. The aroma of blooming bird cherry not only cleanses away dirt, but also creates a positive mood. The smell of purple lilac cleanses the atmosphere of dirt, while simultaneously charging you with energy.

Aromatic essential oils They are not used to expel evil spirits from the house. They act more on our mind than on the atmosphere of the home, although they are also capable of freeing our heads from accumulated negative energy, in fact, their therapeutic effect is based on it.

Energy cleansing of the body
For this type of cleansing in shamanic practices, it is considered preferable to smoke from burning herbs, directly touching the herb to the body (beating, lashing), and wearing it on oneself (in an amulet, for example) for some time. Can be combined with sprinkling with infusion, or with a bath.

As for the ritual beating with a broom made from plant stems, it is worth remembering the Russian baths. Actually, this method is used there without thinking about mystical matters. In addition, the sauna (not only Russian) uses aromatic steam from herbal infusions. All plants that are used to prepare decoctions and infusions in the bath are also used for human fumigation.

Each blade of grass absorbs its own range of strength, so we use different herbs to heal different human organs. But there are a number of herbs that have a very powerful healing effect, their effect immediately affects the entire body, and not just any individual organ, and, in addition, they regulate the very energy of the body. These herbs and their energies have a very pure spectrum of radiation and a very strong healing effect on humans, as well as the ability to drive away evil spirits. They are called anti-demonic.

To protect oneself from evil spirits, herbs are used only in the form of smoking or water infusions.
Smoking or incense affects our mind and, purifying our thoughts, drives away possible troubles and misfortunes. They are good because they clean not only the person himself, but also the home.

Herbal infusions act entirely on our entire body, cleansing it of dirty accumulated energy. Water allows the power of herbs to freely fill the cells of our body and tune in to receive light energy. The enormous power of herbs lies in the fact that they are able to form a common energy field, uniting their disparate forces into a common mind. When a person consumes an infusion of herbs, he involuntarily connects to the general energy field of these plants. And the less he resists its effects, the faster the recovery will come. You will connect not only to the pure energy of the plant, but also to the energy of the place where it grew; do not try to take a “horse” dose of the infusion orally at once - by dramatically changing the energy of the body, you scare your own body and it begins to resist healing (microdoses work better and more beneficially, it is no coincidence that homeopathic methods of treatment are one of the most reliable); When taking the infusion, help your mind - imagine a field of flowering herbs of the type you are taking - the healing will go faster. When dousing or bathing in the infusion, do not be too lazy to do this either - the surge of strength will be greater than when performing the procedure mechanically.

In order to get the greatest power from the herb, it is collected at a favorable time, observing the necessary ritual actions. The area where the grass is collected also plays a huge role.
The herbs that we offer are collected in the Eastern Sayan Mountains. The bioenergy of the Sayans is 10 times stronger than in other places, so people living here live long and do not get sick, which is why shamanism exists here and to this day there are many strong shamans.

The Datura plant, or otherwise known as “Datura grass”, or “Devil’s plant”, is not just a beautiful plant, but also a strong hallucinogen. Used by shamans and witches around the world. Why? You will learn about this from our article. We will also give some tips on how to grow this magical plant at home or on your property. Happy reading!

Anyone who is at least somehow interested in magic and shamanism has probably heard, and maybe even read, a series of books by Carlos Castaneda. Over the course of many years, this man learned to change his perception from the Yaqui shaman, Don Juan.

To begin to see the world in the form of energies, you need to shift your assemblage point, which is fixed in one position. As a result, we perceive one world - our everyday world of objects and nothing more, unfortunately.

People who have a moving assemblage point since childhood are perceived by us as witches and magicians. These are those who can see more than us, deeper and further, their barriers are not fixed, like most people. They sense the world of spirits and parallel worlds.

But let's return to the Datura plant (Datura grass). Why did Don Juan use it? The power of grass is one way to shift Carlos Castaneda's assemblage point. The properties of the plant are such that they can influence a person’s condition and bring his perception to another level. For this same purpose, Don Juan used .

It is believed that Devil's Grass grows on the plot of each. And the ability to use it is part of the knowledge of shamans, magicians and knowledgeable mothers.

What Datura Grass looks like, see below in the picture. Now, when you pass through private property and see such a flower on their territory, be careful, maybe a local healer or witch lives there. Although, there may just be an amateur gardener))

Danger from the plant

You should not rush headlong in search of this plant in order to feel the effect of Datura. Yes, the recipe for preparing this herb can be found in Castaneda’s books, but no one guarantees you that the complete and the right recipe. You can only harm yourself or, even worse, lose your life. Be careful.

People are strong and self-confident, and forget about respect for the world around us, including plants. And they, in turn, can mercilessly punish for this. After all, we perceive only the physical, but we know nothing at all about the world of spirits, which is located next to us.

But let’s return again to the Datura herb named Datura. What is this one and what does it look like?

Datura grass - basic facts

This beautiful plant It has bell-shaped flowers and large leaves. Many gardeners love him for this, because... it gives an elegant look to the area. But, at the same time, many are afraid to plant it on their territory, because it, in its own way, natural properties, poisonous.

Datura (lat. Dature):

belongs to the nightshade family;
is an annual (but if you provide a warm winter, it will become a perennial);
in its form it has different colors of flowers: pink, orange, blue, red and milky;
used in folk medicine and pharmacology;
not whimsical;
reaches a size of up to 1.5 meters.
smells very bright and intense

How to grow Devil's Grass (Datura) at home or on the plot?

Soak the shift in warm water, for about an hour. This will allow you to identify suitable seeds from unsuitable ones. The good ones will be at the bottom, and the bad ones that don't germinate will float to the surface.

Datura takes two to three weeks to germinate. When the sprouts sprout, place them in a well-lit area.

If you want to plant a plant on your site, the sprouts must be at least 20 cm in height before you transfer them to open ground. Be very careful when replanting. Do not damage the roots of the grass.

They should be planted on the site at a distance of about a meter from each other, as the plant needs space and freedom.

Datura grass originated from North America, so she needs good light and warmth. In the cold season, the climate of the room in which the plant lives should not be less than 10 degrees Celsius.

Do not place the flower near radiators or heaters. Dry and hot climates can affect appearance plants - it will turn pale and stretch out.

When the datura is actively growing, it needs to be watered regularly. In winter, water as needed.

A comfortable air humidity indicator for datura is 60%. Therefore, in winter, regularly spray the plant or install a special unit for this.

Datura grass begins to bloom around June and completes this process with the arrival of the first cold weather.

The flowers themselves bloom quickly and fade just as quickly. Therefore, you can safely remove the wilted buds and wait for the new ones to bloom.

Collecting Datura seeds

When the flowering period arrives, seed pods appear. Spikes form on the surface of these boxes.

To avoid losing the seeds when the boxes open, put bags made of transparent and light fabric over them. This way you can see when they open and avoid losing any seeds.

Drawing conclusions

The plant Datura (or Datura grass) has three armies of fans:

Gardeners
Mages / Shamans / Witches
Curious

Everything is clear with the first two points. Who are the Curious? Well, of course, these are those who have read the books of Carlos Castaneda and are looking for adventures for their soft spot))

If you belong to the third category, then once again we want to inform you: Datura grass or Datura - poisonous plant. An overdose (and each organism may have its own dose) will lead to death. And if you do not have a shaman mentor, then we highly do not recommend taking Datura herb on your own.

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