MORNING GLORY
This is the main active ingredient in both the Druids Fantasy and
Space Cadets, and is one of the few truly hallucinogenic substances
that remain without legal controls. The main reason for its continued
legal status is that it is an extremely popular and attractive plant.
It is the seeds of this plant which contain the active constituents,
and here in our products we use the seeds of the ‘Heavenly Blue’
plant, which is the strongest variety.
The active constituents are D-lysergic acid (which is an LSD derivative,)
and ergometrine. The result, primarily of the presence of the D-lysergic
acid amide, is a truly LSD like experience, which can last in excess
of 6 hours.
The experience is characterised by pleasant LSD like sensations,
including changes in perception, the brightening of colours and macroscopia
(size changes.)
Similar to LSD and Magic Mushrooms, some slight feelings of nausea
may be experienced shortly after ingestion, however these feelings
pass, and we have included sirium oxilate to reduce these effects.
Persons with a history of hepatitis or other liver disorders should
not take lysergic acid amides. Ergometrine has uterus-stimulating
properties and should not be taken by pregnant women.
HAWAIIAN BABY WOODROSE
This is the seeds found within round pods found on the Hawaiian Baby
Woodrose plant, a climbing plant found in Asian and Hawaiian forests.
Its active constituent is d-Lysergic acid amine, which like the D-lysergic
acid amide found in the Morning Glory, is a powerful LSD like hallucinogen.
It also contains other similar LSA compounds, although in a lesser
concentration.
It provides an LSD like experience, punctuated by extreme lethargy,
and tranquil feelings, that can last up more than 12 hours.
Once again this should not be taken by pregnant women or anyone with
a history of liver disorders.
GABA
GABA is again a naturally occurring amino acid. It is found in both
the brain and the body. It is one of a class of inhibitory neurotransmitters
that include serotonin. Although it is classed as an inhibitor rather
than a stimulator its definition is only one of electrochemical activity
in the brain and should not be interpreted as a downer or sedative
- just the term neurotransmitter defines its ability as a natural
substance that helps nerve impulses cross synapses and communicate
with one another.
GABA usage will stimulate the release by the pituitary gland of Human
Growth Hormone (HGH) (or Growth Hormone (GH)) which is naturally released
by the body when it undergoes vigorous peak muscular exercise, during
certain phases of sleep, or restricted food intake.
GH stimulates growth and repair of the body as well as the activities
of the immune system. The immune system is run down by excess exercise
without the proper nutrition. GH also helps the body burn fat and
convert it into energy and muscle and aids in wound healing and tissue
repair. GH is widely known for its powerful anabolic (muscle building)
effects as well as its lipotropic (breakdown and utilisation of body
fat) effects. The overall result of these effects is an increase in
lean tissue mass and a decrease in body fat. Finally, stimulating
naturally the levels of GH leads to greater feelings of energy and
vigour.
Additionally, GABA has been shown to have positive toning effects
on the nervous system, to improve sleep cycles leading to more restful
sleep and more interesting lucid dreaming, to have a powerful stabilising
effect on blood pressure and to be an effective analgesic (removing
the perception of pain).
Many of these effects are also to be gained by other components of
the supplement and are thus reinforced. The dosage is low as the components
are working together and there is a natural overall effect of body
stimulation leading to more energy.
Sida Cordifolia
This is the main stimulant used in space Cadets. Our highly potent
sida cordifolia extract gives a stimulation of the central nervous
system (CNS), similar to speed (but to a lesser extent,) along with
the excitation of the peripheral nervous system, that is far greater
than that associated with Speed. This peripheral activity is what
gives the rushes and the tingling of the skin and hair.
The non-amphetamine nature of Sida cordifolia assures that the overall
effects are markedly different from those associated with Speed and
other abused Amphetamines.
GUARANA
Guarana contains caffeine and other methylxanthines. Caffeine is a
CNS stimulants. The other methylxanthines (the major two being theobromine
and theophylline) have similar but slightly differing effects and
strengths from caffeine. Theophylline is present in smaller amounts
than caffeine and is a greater diuretic, more toxic, and is less speedy
although it has a stronger effect on the heart and breathing (medicinally
it is used for treating asthma, bronchitis and emphysema). Theobromine
is a considerably weaker stimulant than caffeine - approximately 10%
- and its major effects are on the kidneys, as a diuretic, and it
is practically devoid of toxicity.
There is additional information about caffeine which is also generally
true for its relatives theobromine and theophylline. The use of caffeine
does not produce a very strong tolerance, thus the repeated use of
Guarana will produce roughly the same effect each time it is taken.
Tolerance does build up but it never gets high. This fact is obvious
as if there was a tolerance then the millions of coffee drinkers around
the world would certainly be in lots of trouble.
Caffeine has been shown to improve the performance of people involved
in stamina training. The improvements are low in order, around the
2-5% mark but these are never the less significant and this effect
is of use here as a proven aid to those involved in stamina exercise
i.e. long bouts of dancing. Also, caffeine has been shown to help
in the mobilisation of fat within the body which is important for
energy supply during sub-maximal exercise (stamina and hard sweating
exercise) and thus can be inferred to imply a use (aid) in the process
of reducing subcutaneous fat (slimming).
The hit off guarana is smooth and very pleasant with no caffeine
related side effects. The reasons for this are that the percentage
of caffeine is low (approx. 5%), there are numerous components present
that interact with similar receptors in the body and there are more
than likely several other unknown components present that effect the
body in more interesting and exotic ways?
Basically guarana is a natural source of caffeine, that is, and has
been used for a long time with no known addictive or harmful effects.
The overall effect is stimulation and increased awareness. Balanced
out with other herbs it works well.
There are also anecdotal reports that Guarana prolongs adrenaline
release - stacking your adrenaline. Thus the more work you do the
more the adrenaline builds up in your body. The effect is thus greater/better
the more you put into it! As this sounds like a sure-fire sales pitch
to me and relates to facts I have not yet been able to fully clarify,
I will return to the discussion at a later time.
Additionally guarana contains saponins, starch, fats, tannins, pigments
and one other important component that I have not touched upon which
is choline.