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<p>Mindbody: </p> <hr /> <div><onlyinclude><br /> {{botanics_info|image:Acacia confusa.jpg|Acacia confusa|<br /> * N-methyltryptamine, N,N-dimethyltryptamine, and N,N-dimethyltryptamine-N-oxide (Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text])}}<br /> </onlyinclude><br /> <br /> '''Acacia confusa''' is a perennial tree native to South-East Asia and containing high concentrations of psychoactive tryptamines in its root bark. It appears attractive for use in ayahuasca analogs<ref>[http://www.erowid.org/library/books_online/ayahuasca_apa/aya_sec3_part2_admixture_acacia_unclear.shtml ''Seemingly promising Acacia species lacking bioassay reports''] in ''Ayahuasca: alkaloids, plants & analogs'' by Keeper of the Trout </ref>, though at this point, experience with such preparations remains limited. <br /> Some local names include '''Acacia Petit Feuille''', '''Small Philippine Acacia''', '''Formosa Acacia''' (Taiwan Acacia) and '''Formosan Koa'''. The tree has become very common in many tropical Pacific areas, including Hawaii, where the species is considered invasive.<ref>[http://www.hear.org/Pier/wra/pacific/acacia_confusa_htmlwra.htm Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER)]</ref><br /> <br /> ==Entheogenic use==<br /> <br /> Little research has been done, but successful ayahuasca preparations<ref>[http://www.erowid.org/experiences/exp.php?ID=85507 Erowid Report]</ref><ref>[http://www.scribd.com/doc/18291069/A-Guide-to-Brewing-Asian-Ayahuasca- A Guide to Brewing Asian Ayahuasca]</ref> and '''direct oral activity'''<ref>[http://www.erowid.org/experiences/exp.php?ID=85253 Erowid Report]</ref><ref>[http://www.dmt-nexus.me/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=12190 Acacia confusa and Formosahuasca at the DMT-Nexus forum]</ref> using the root bark (and possibly, ordinary bark) have been reported.<br /> <br /> Ayahuasca analogs prepared with Acacia confusa root bark are known as [[Formosahuasca]] (after ''Formosa acacia'', i.e., the beautiful acacia, presumably after ''Ilha Formosa'', i.e., the beautiful island, the original Portuguese name for Taiwan), or alternatively as Chinahuasca or Asian Ayahuasca.<br /> <br /> ==Phytochemistry, toxicity and medicinal use==<br /> <br /> The psychoactive tryptamines extracted from Acacia confusa are described in a number of publications. <ref>Arthur, H.R., Loo, S.N. & Lamberton, J.A. Nb-methylated tryptamines and other constituents of Acacia confusa Merr. of Hong Kong. Aust. J Chem. 20 (1967) 811 [http://www.publish.csiro.au/?act=view_file&file_id=CH9670811.pdf online text]; Lee, T.H. and Chou, C.H. ''Flavonoid aglycones and indole alkaloids from the roots of Acacia confusa'', Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society 47 (2000) 1287-1290, [http://proj3.sinica.edu.tw/~chem/servxx6/files/paper_11602_1269499169.pdf online text]; Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text]</ref><br /> <br /> The plant is considered medicinal in Taiwan.<ref>Li, Thomas S. C. ''Taiwanese Native Medicinal Plants: Phytopharmacology and Therapeutic Values'', CRC Press (2006), ISBN: 0849392497, p.2. [http://books.google.com/books?id=cAYXHeEPdB0C&lpg=PP1&pg=PA2#v=onepage&q&f=false online GoogleBooks preview] [http://www.fk.uwks.ac.id/elib/Arsip/E-Library/e-book/FARMAKOLOGI%20-%20PHARMACOLOGY/Taiwanese%20Native%20Medicinal%20Plants%20-%20Phytopharmacology%20and%20Therapeutic%20Values.pdf full text]</ref> (The same publication reports it as toxic, without providing further details.)<br /> <br /> Online excerpts from Chinese medicine books (precise references are not given) state that the root can be used for detoxification, treating larynx and windpipe inflammation and liver disorders. (Original Chinese text: [http://www.tcmclub.com/index.php/thread/view/id-284 根有清热解毒、解暑发表的功能。可用于治疗咽喉肿痛，黄疸性肝炎及慢性气管炎等。])<br /> <br /> Positive outcome has been reported for applications of Acacia confusa bark extract to combat the liver toxicity of carbon tetrachloride in rats. <ref>Tung, Y.-T., Wu, J.-H., Huang, C.-C., Peng, H.-C., Chen, Y.-L., Yang, S.-C., Chang, S. T. ''Protective effect of Acacia confusa bark extract and its active compound gallic acid against carbon tetrachloride-induced chronic liver injury in rats'', Food and Chemical Toxicology 47 (2009) 1385–1392, [http://ntur.lib.ntu.edu.tw/bitstream/246246/177279/1/02.pdf online text]</ref> Goat foraging on the plant has been observed. <ref>K. Hagstrom, M. L. Christiansen and E. R. Cleveland. ''Plants in Hawaii that are eaten by goats'', J. Haw. Pac. Agri. 4 (1993) 101-105, [http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/academics/cafnrm/research/documents/J_Haw_13_000.pdf online text] </ref><br /> <br /> The seeds are considered poisonous and reported to cause headache upon ingestion. <ref>[http://edu.ocac.gov.tw/local/nature/e/se/se1a08.htm edu.ocac.gov.tw]</ref><br /> <br /> ===Root bark===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 1.43%<ref name="lyc">[http://users.lycaeum.org/~mulga/acacia/confusaphy.html Lycaeum]</ref><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine|N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 1.15% (Liu et al 1977 ref. Trout's Notes)<br /> <br /> <br /> ===Seeds===<br /> *Neurolathryogen, i.e. [http://www.genome.ad.jp/dbget-bin/www_bget?compound+C04209 α-amino-β-oxalylaminopropionic acid], which can cause neurological damage, paralysis and death.<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Stems===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 0.04%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 0.01% (Arthur et al 1967 ref. Trout's notes)<br /> <br /> ===Phyllodes===<br /> No alkaloids are found in the phyllodes (leaf-like structures).<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ==Notes on obtaining the plant material in Taiwan==<br /> <br /> 1) The tree is very common in Taiwan, where its local name is 相思樹 (which amusingly translates as "thinking-of-each-other tree").<br /> <br /> 2) The root (相思樹根) has some limited use in traditional medicine, externally and perhaps internally for liver disease.<br /> <br /> 3) The root does not seem to be carried by Chinese medicine stores (中藥店), but it is carried by "herbal medicine stores" (草藥店 or 青草店), though not every store would have it, since the demand is low.<br /> <br /> 4) There is a huge conglomeration of these herbal shops next to Longshan temple (龍山寺) in Taipei, where fresh root can be purchased (as of April 2010, 150 Taiwan dollars, roughly $5, for 600g, with 1 day pre-order needed). The bark can be easily separated from the fresh root.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> <br /> <references /><br /> <br /> ==Links==<br /> <br /> *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa on Wikipedia]<br /> *[http://sowhc.sow.org.tw/html/observation/eighteen/plant/every/01shang-si/shang-si.htm Photographs of the different parts of the plant]<br /> *[http://www.erowid.org/plants/acacia/acacia.shtml Erowid Acacia vault]<br /> *[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6866033157 A group in Taiwan conducting ayahuasca sessions using Acacia confusa]<br /> *[http://psychoactiveherbs.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=24_214 Acacia confusa at psychoactiveherbs.com]<br /> *[http://www.realitysandwich.com/new_psychedelic_root_discovered Reality Sandwich]<br /> <br /> {{Page Footer|Botanicals|DMT Containing Plants}}</div>

Mindbody https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Formosahuasca Formosahuasca 2010-05-25T02:24:47Z

<p>Mindbody: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:Formosahuasca.jpg|right|thumb|140px|Acacia confusa root bark and Peganum harmala seeds]]<br /> '''Formosahuasca''' (also referred to as '''Chinahuasca''' or '''Asian ayahuasca''') is a class of [[ayahuasca]] analogs utilizing the root bark of [[Acacia confusa]] as the source of [[DMT]]. The name comes from ''Formosa acacia'', i.e., the beautiful acacia, which is one of the names for Acacia confusa (presumably after ''Ilha Formosa'', i.e., the beautiful island, the original Portuguese name for Taiwan).<br /> <br /> ==Links==<br /> *[http://www.dmt-nexus.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=12190 Acacia confusa and Formosahuasca at the DMT-Nexus forum]<br /> *[http://www.scribd.com/doc/18291069/A-Guide-to-Brewing-Asian-Ayahuasca- A Guide to Brewing Asian Ayahuasca]<br /> *[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6866033157 A group in Taiwan conducting ayahuasca sessions using Acacia confusa]<br /> *[http://www.erowid.org/plants/acacia/acacia.shtml Erowid Acacia vault]<br /> *[http://psychoactiveherbs.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=24_214 Acacia confusa at psychoactiveherbs.com]<br /> *[http://www.realitysandwich.com/new_psychedelic_root_discovered Reality Sandwich]</div>

Mindbody https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa 2010-05-25T02:21:25Z

<p>Mindbody: /* Notes on obtaining the plant material in Taiwan */</p> <hr /> <div><onlyinclude><br /> {{botanics_info|image:Acacia confusa.jpg|Acacia confusa|<br /> * N-methyltryptamine, N,N-dimethyltryptamine, and N,N-dimethyltryptamine-N-oxide (Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text])}}<br /> </onlyinclude><br /> <br /> '''Acacia confusa''' is a perennial tree native to South-East Asia and containing high concentrations of psychoactive tryptamines in its root bark. It appears attractive for use in ayahuasca analogs<ref>[http://www.erowid.org/library/books_online/ayahuasca_apa/aya_sec3_part2_admixture_acacia_unclear.shtml ''Seemingly promising Acacia species lacking bioassay reports''] in ''Ayahuasca: alkaloids, plants & analogs'' by Keeper of the Trout </ref>, though at this point, experience with such preparations remains limited. <br /> Some local names include '''Acacia Petit Feuille''', '''Small Philippine Acacia''', '''Formosa Acacia''' (Taiwan Acacia) and '''Formosan Koa'''. The tree has become very common in many tropical Pacific areas, including Hawaii, where the species is considered invasive.<ref>[http://www.hear.org/Pier/wra/pacific/acacia_confusa_htmlwra.htm Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER)]</ref><br /> <br /> ==Entheogenic use==<br /> <br /> Little research has been done, but successful ayahuasca preparations<ref>[http://www.scribd.com/doc/18291069/A-Guide-to-Brewing-Asian-Ayahuasca- A Guide to Brewing Asian Ayahuasca]</ref> and '''direct oral activity'''<ref>[http://www.dmt-nexus.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=12190 Acacia confusa and Formosahuasca at the DMT-Nexus forum]</ref> using the root bark (and possibly, ordinary bark) have been reported.<br /> <br /> Ayahuasca analogs prepared with Acacia confusa root bark are known as [[Formosahuasca]] (after ''Formosa acacia'', i.e., the beautiful acacia, presumably after ''Ilha Formosa'', i.e., the beautiful island, the original Portuguese name for Taiwan), or alternatively as Chinahuasca or Asian Ayahuasca.<br /> <br /> ==Phytochemistry, toxicity and medicinal use==<br /> <br /> The psychoactive tryptamines extracted from Acacia confusa are described in a number of publications. <ref>Arthur, H.R., Loo, S.N. & Lamberton, J.A. Nb-methylated tryptamines and other constituents of Acacia confusa Merr. of Hong Kong. Aust. J Chem. 20 (1967) 811 [http://www.publish.csiro.au/?act=view_file&file_id=CH9670811.pdf online text]; Lee, T.H. and Chou, C.H. ''Flavonoid aglycones and indole alkaloids from the roots of Acacia confusa'', Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society 47 (2000) 1287-1290, [http://proj3.sinica.edu.tw/~chem/servxx6/files/paper_11602_1269499169.pdf online text]; Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text]</ref><br /> <br /> The plant is considered medicinal in Taiwan.<ref>Li, Thomas S. C. ''Taiwanese Native Medicinal Plants: Phytopharmacology and Therapeutic Values'', CRC Press (2006), ISBN: 0849392497, p.2. [http://books.google.com/books?id=cAYXHeEPdB0C&lpg=PP1&pg=PA2#v=onepage&q&f=false online GoogleBooks preview] [http://www.fk.uwks.ac.id/elib/Arsip/E-Library/e-book/FARMAKOLOGI%20-%20PHARMACOLOGY/Taiwanese%20Native%20Medicinal%20Plants%20-%20Phytopharmacology%20and%20Therapeutic%20Values.pdf full text]</ref> (The same publication reports it as toxic, without providing further details.)<br /> <br /> Online excerpts from Chinese medicine books (precise references are not given) state that the root can be used for detoxification, treating larynx and windpipe inflammation and liver disorders. (Original Chinese text: [http://www.tcmclub.com/index.php/thread/view/id-284 根有清热解毒、解暑发表的功能。可用于治疗咽喉肿痛，黄疸性肝炎及慢性气管炎等。])<br /> <br /> Positive outcome has been reported for applications of Acacia confusa bark extract to combat the liver toxicity of carbon tetrachloride in rats. <ref>Tung, Y.-T., Wu, J.-H., Huang, C.-C., Peng, H.-C., Chen, Y.-L., Yang, S.-C., Chang, S. T. ''Protective effect of Acacia confusa bark extract and its active compound gallic acid against carbon tetrachloride-induced chronic liver injury in rats'', Food and Chemical Toxicology 47 (2009) 1385–1392, [http://ntur.lib.ntu.edu.tw/bitstream/246246/177279/1/02.pdf online text]</ref> Goat foraging on the plant has been observed. <ref>K. Hagstrom, M. L. Christiansen and E. R. Cleveland. ''Plants in Hawaii that are eaten by goats'', J. Haw. Pac. Agri. 4 (1993) 101-105, [http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/academics/cafnrm/research/documents/J_Haw_13_000.pdf online text] </ref><br /> <br /> The seeds are considered poisonous and reported to cause headache upon ingestion. <ref>[http://edu.ocac.gov.tw/local/nature/e/se/se1a08.htm edu.ocac.gov.tw]</ref><br /> <br /> ===Root bark===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 1.43%<ref name="lyc">[http://users.lycaeum.org/~mulga/acacia/confusaphy.html Lycaeum]</ref><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine|N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 1.15%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Seeds===<br /> *Neurolathryogen, i.e. [http://www.genome.ad.jp/dbget-bin/www_bget?compound+C04209 α-amino-β-oxalylaminopropionic acid], which can cause neurological damage, paralysis and death.<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Stems===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 0.04%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 0.01%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Phyllodes===<br /> No alkaloids are found in the phyllodes (leaf-like structures).<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ==Notes on obtaining the plant material in Taiwan==<br /> <br /> 1) The tree is very common in Taiwan, where its local name is 相思樹 (which amusingly translates as "thinking-of-each-other tree").<br /> <br /> 2) The root (相思樹根) has some limited use in traditional medicine, externally and perhaps internally for liver disease.<br /> <br /> 3) The root does not seem to be carried by Chinese medicine stores (中藥店), but it is carried by "herbal medicine stores" (草藥店 or 青草店), though not every store would have it, since the demand is low.<br /> <br /> 4) There is a huge conglomeration of these herbal shops next to Longshan temple (龍山寺) in Taipei, where fresh root can be purchased (as of April 2010, 150 Taiwan dollars, roughly $5, for 600g, with 1 day pre-order needed). The bark can be easily separated from the fresh root.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> <br /> <references /><br /> <br /> ==Links==<br /> <br /> *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa on Wikipedia]<br /> *[http://sowhc.sow.org.tw/html/observation/eighteen/plant/every/01shang-si/shang-si.htm Photographs of the different parts of the plant]<br /> *[http://www.erowid.org/plants/acacia/acacia.shtml Erowid Acacia vault]<br /> *[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6866033157 A group in Taiwan conducting ayahuasca sessions using Acacia confusa]<br /> *[http://psychoactiveherbs.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=24_214 Acacia confusa at psychoactiveherbs.com]<br /> *[http://www.realitysandwich.com/new_psychedelic_root_discovered Reality Sandwich]<br /> <br /> {{Page Footer|Botanics|DMT Containing Plants}}</div>

Mindbody https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa 2010-05-25T02:18:18Z

<p>Mindbody: /* Entheogenic use */</p> <hr /> <div><onlyinclude><br /> {{botanics_info|image:Acacia confusa.jpg|Acacia confusa|<br /> * N-methyltryptamine, N,N-dimethyltryptamine, and N,N-dimethyltryptamine-N-oxide (Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text])}}<br /> </onlyinclude><br /> <br /> '''Acacia confusa''' is a perennial tree native to South-East Asia and containing high concentrations of psychoactive tryptamines in its root bark. It appears attractive for use in ayahuasca analogs<ref>[http://www.erowid.org/library/books_online/ayahuasca_apa/aya_sec3_part2_admixture_acacia_unclear.shtml ''Seemingly promising Acacia species lacking bioassay reports''] in ''Ayahuasca: alkaloids, plants & analogs'' by Keeper of the Trout </ref>, though at this point, experience with such preparations remains limited. <br /> Some local names include '''Acacia Petit Feuille''', '''Small Philippine Acacia''', '''Formosa Acacia''' (Taiwan Acacia) and '''Formosan Koa'''. The tree has become very common in many tropical Pacific areas, including Hawaii, where the species is considered invasive.<ref>[http://www.hear.org/Pier/wra/pacific/acacia_confusa_htmlwra.htm Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER)]</ref><br /> <br /> ==Entheogenic use==<br /> <br /> Little research has been done, but successful ayahuasca preparations<ref>[http://www.scribd.com/doc/18291069/A-Guide-to-Brewing-Asian-Ayahuasca- A Guide to Brewing Asian Ayahuasca]</ref> and '''direct oral activity'''<ref>[http://www.dmt-nexus.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=12190 Acacia confusa and Formosahuasca at the DMT-Nexus forum]</ref> using the root bark (and possibly, ordinary bark) have been reported.<br /> <br /> Ayahuasca analogs prepared with Acacia confusa root bark are known as [[Formosahuasca]] (after ''Formosa acacia'', i.e., the beautiful acacia, presumably after ''Ilha Formosa'', i.e., the beautiful island, the original Portuguese name for Taiwan), or alternatively as Chinahuasca or Asian Ayahuasca.<br /> <br /> ==Phytochemistry, toxicity and medicinal use==<br /> <br /> The psychoactive tryptamines extracted from Acacia confusa are described in a number of publications. <ref>Arthur, H.R., Loo, S.N. & Lamberton, J.A. Nb-methylated tryptamines and other constituents of Acacia confusa Merr. of Hong Kong. Aust. J Chem. 20 (1967) 811 [http://www.publish.csiro.au/?act=view_file&file_id=CH9670811.pdf online text]; Lee, T.H. and Chou, C.H. ''Flavonoid aglycones and indole alkaloids from the roots of Acacia confusa'', Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society 47 (2000) 1287-1290, [http://proj3.sinica.edu.tw/~chem/servxx6/files/paper_11602_1269499169.pdf online text]; Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text]</ref><br /> <br /> The plant is considered medicinal in Taiwan.<ref>Li, Thomas S. C. ''Taiwanese Native Medicinal Plants: Phytopharmacology and Therapeutic Values'', CRC Press (2006), ISBN: 0849392497, p.2. [http://books.google.com/books?id=cAYXHeEPdB0C&lpg=PP1&pg=PA2#v=onepage&q&f=false online GoogleBooks preview] [http://www.fk.uwks.ac.id/elib/Arsip/E-Library/e-book/FARMAKOLOGI%20-%20PHARMACOLOGY/Taiwanese%20Native%20Medicinal%20Plants%20-%20Phytopharmacology%20and%20Therapeutic%20Values.pdf full text]</ref> (The same publication reports it as toxic, without providing further details.)<br /> <br /> Online excerpts from Chinese medicine books (precise references are not given) state that the root can be used for detoxification, treating larynx and windpipe inflammation and liver disorders. (Original Chinese text: [http://www.tcmclub.com/index.php/thread/view/id-284 根有清热解毒、解暑发表的功能。可用于治疗咽喉肿痛，黄疸性肝炎及慢性气管炎等。])<br /> <br /> Positive outcome has been reported for applications of Acacia confusa bark extract to combat the liver toxicity of carbon tetrachloride in rats. <ref>Tung, Y.-T., Wu, J.-H., Huang, C.-C., Peng, H.-C., Chen, Y.-L., Yang, S.-C., Chang, S. T. ''Protective effect of Acacia confusa bark extract and its active compound gallic acid against carbon tetrachloride-induced chronic liver injury in rats'', Food and Chemical Toxicology 47 (2009) 1385–1392, [http://ntur.lib.ntu.edu.tw/bitstream/246246/177279/1/02.pdf online text]</ref> Goat foraging on the plant has been observed. <ref>K. Hagstrom, M. L. Christiansen and E. R. Cleveland. ''Plants in Hawaii that are eaten by goats'', J. Haw. Pac. Agri. 4 (1993) 101-105, [http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/academics/cafnrm/research/documents/J_Haw_13_000.pdf online text] </ref><br /> <br /> The seeds are considered poisonous and reported to cause headache upon ingestion. <ref>[http://edu.ocac.gov.tw/local/nature/e/se/se1a08.htm edu.ocac.gov.tw]</ref><br /> <br /> ===Root bark===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 1.43%<ref name="lyc">[http://users.lycaeum.org/~mulga/acacia/confusaphy.html Lycaeum]</ref><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine|N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 1.15%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Seeds===<br /> *Neurolathryogen, i.e. [http://www.genome.ad.jp/dbget-bin/www_bget?compound+C04209 α-amino-β-oxalylaminopropionic acid], which can cause neurological damage, paralysis and death.<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Stems===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 0.04%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 0.01%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Phyllodes===<br /> No alkaloids are found in the phyllodes (leaf-like structures).<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ==Notes on obtaining the plant material in Taiwan==<br /> <br /> 1) The tree appears to be very common in Taiwan (its local name is 相思樹, which amusingly translates as "thinking-of-each-other tree").<br /> <br /> 2) The root (相思樹根) seems to have some very limited use in traditional medicine, externally and perhaps internally for liver disease.<br /> <br /> 3) The root does not seem to be carried by Chinese medicine stores (中藥店), but it is carried by "herbal medicine stores" (草藥店 or 青草店), though not every store would have it, since the demand is low.<br /> <br /> 4) There is a huge conglomeration of these herbal shops next to Longshan temple (龍山寺) in Taipei, where fresh root can be purchased (as of April 2010, 150 Taiwan dollars, roughly $5, for 600g, with 1 day pre-order needed). The bark can be easily separated from the fresh root.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> <br /> <references /><br /> <br /> ==Links==<br /> <br /> *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa on Wikipedia]<br /> *[http://sowhc.sow.org.tw/html/observation/eighteen/plant/every/01shang-si/shang-si.htm Photographs of the different parts of the plant]<br /> *[http://www.erowid.org/plants/acacia/acacia.shtml Erowid Acacia vault]<br /> *[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6866033157 A group in Taiwan conducting ayahuasca sessions using Acacia confusa]<br /> *[http://psychoactiveherbs.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=24_214 Acacia confusa at psychoactiveherbs.com]<br /> *[http://www.realitysandwich.com/new_psychedelic_root_discovered Reality Sandwich]<br /> <br /> {{Page Footer|Botanics|DMT Containing Plants}}</div>

Mindbody https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/File:Formosahuasca.jpg File:Formosahuasca.jpg 2010-05-24T01:55:20Z

<p>Mindbody: Acacia confusa root bark and Peganum harmala seeds</p> <hr /> <div>Acacia confusa root bark and Peganum harmala seeds</div>

Mindbody https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Formosahuasca Formosahuasca 2010-05-24T01:54:22Z

<p>Mindbody: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:Formosahuasca.jpg|right|thumb|140px|Acacia confusa root bark and Peganum harmala seeds]]<br /> '''Formosahuasca''', also referred to as '''Chinahuasca''' or '''Asian ayahuasca''' is a class of [[ayahuasca]] analogs utilizing the root bark of [[Acacia confusa]] as the source of [[DMT]]. The name comes from ''Formosa acacia'', i.e., the beautiful acacia, which is one of the names for Acacia confusa (presumably after ''Ilha Formosa'', i.e., the beautiful island, the original Portuguese name for Taiwan).<br /> <br /> ==Links==<br /> *[http://www.dmt-nexus.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=12190 Acacia confusa and Formosahuasca at the DMT-Nexus forum]<br /> *[http://www.scribd.com/doc/18291069/A-Guide-to-Brewing-Asian-Ayahuasca- A Guide to Brewing Asian Ayahuasca]<br /> *[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6866033157 A group in Taiwan conducting ayahuasca sessions using Acacia confusa]<br /> *[http://www.erowid.org/plants/acacia/acacia.shtml Erowid Acacia vault]<br /> *[http://psychoactiveherbs.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=24_214 Acacia confusa at psychoactiveherbs.com]<br /> *[http://www.realitysandwich.com/new_psychedelic_root_discovered Reality Sandwich]</div>

Mindbody https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Formosahuasca Formosahuasca 2010-05-22T13:39:27Z

<p>Mindbody: Created page with ''''Formosahuasca''', also referred to as '''Chinahuasca''' or '''Asian ayahuasca''' is a class of ayahuasca analogs utilizing the root bark of Acacia confusa as the sourc...'</p> <hr /> <div>'''Formosahuasca''', also referred to as '''Chinahuasca''' or '''Asian ayahuasca''' is a class of [[ayahuasca]] analogs utilizing the root bark of [[Acacia confusa]] as the source of [[DMT]]. The name comes from ''Formosa acacia'', i.e., the beautiful acacia, which is one of the names for Acacia confusa (presumably after ''Ilha Formosa'', i.e., the beautiful island, the original Portuguese name for Taiwan).<br /> <br /> ==Links==<br /> *[http://www.dmt-nexus.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=12190 Acacia confusa and Formosahuasca at the DMT-Nexus forum]<br /> *[http://www.scribd.com/doc/18291069/A-Guide-to-Brewing-Asian-Ayahuasca- A Guide to Brewing Asian Ayahuasca]<br /> *[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6866033157 A group in Taiwan conducting ayahuasca sessions using Acacia confusa]<br /> *[http://www.erowid.org/plants/acacia/acacia.shtml Erowid Acacia vault]<br /> *[http://psychoactiveherbs.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=24_214 Acacia confusa at psychoactiveherbs.com]<br /> *[http://www.realitysandwich.com/new_psychedelic_root_discovered Reality Sandwich]</div>

Mindbody https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa 2010-05-22T13:36:01Z

<p>Mindbody: /* Entheogenic use */</p> <hr /> <div><onlyinclude><br /> {{botanics_info|image:Acacia confusa.jpg|Acacia confusa|<br /> * N-methyltryptamine, N,N-dimethyltryptamine, and N,N-dimethyltryptamine-N-oxide (Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text])}}<br /> </onlyinclude><br /> <br /> '''Acacia confusa''' is a perennial tree native to South-East Asia and containing high concentrations of psychoactive tryptamines in its root bark. It appears attractive for use in ayahuasca analogs<ref>[http://www.erowid.org/library/books_online/ayahuasca_apa/aya_sec3_part2_admixture_acacia_unclear.shtml ''Seemingly promising Acacia species lacking bioassay reports''] in ''Ayahuasca: alkaloids, plants & analogs'' by Keeper of the Trout </ref>, though at this point, experience with such preparations remains limited. <br /> Some local names include '''Acacia Petit Feuille''', '''Small Philippine Acacia''', '''Formosa Acacia''' (Taiwan Acacia) and '''Formosan Koa'''. The tree has become very common in many tropical Pacific areas, including Hawaii, where the species is considered invasive.<ref>[http://www.hear.org/Pier/wra/pacific/acacia_confusa_htmlwra.htm Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER)]</ref><br /> <br /> ==Entheogenic use==<br /> <br /> Little research has been done, but successful ayahuasca preparations<ref>[http://www.scribd.com/doc/18291069/A-Guide-to-Brewing-Asian-Ayahuasca- A Guide to Brewing Asian Ayahuasca]</ref> and direct oral activity<ref>[http://www.dmt-nexus.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=12190 Acacia confusa and Formosahuasca at the DMT-Nexus forum]</ref> using the root bark (and possibly, ordinary bark) have been reported.<br /> <br /> Ayahuasca analogs prepared with Acacia confusa root bark are known as [[Formosahuasca]] (after ''Formosa acacia'', i.e., the beautiful acacia, presumably after ''Ilha Formosa'', i.e., the beautiful island, the original Portuguese name for Taiwan), or alternatively as Chinahuasca or Asian Ayahuasca.<br /> <br /> ==Phytochemistry, toxicity and medicinal use==<br /> <br /> The psychoactive tryptamines extracted from Acacia confusa are described in a number of publications. <ref>Arthur, H.R., Loo, S.N. & Lamberton, J.A. Nb-methylated tryptamines and other constituents of Acacia confusa Merr. of Hong Kong. Aust. J Chem. 20 (1967) 811 [http://www.publish.csiro.au/?act=view_file&file_id=CH9670811.pdf online text]; Lee, T.H. and Chou, C.H. ''Flavonoid aglycones and indole alkaloids from the roots of Acacia confusa'', Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society 47 (2000) 1287-1290, [http://proj3.sinica.edu.tw/~chem/servxx6/files/paper_11602_1269499169.pdf online text]; Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text]</ref><br /> <br /> The plant is considered medicinal in Taiwan.<ref>Li, Thomas S. C. ''Taiwanese Native Medicinal Plants: Phytopharmacology and Therapeutic Values'', CRC Press (2006), ISBN: 0849392497, p.2. [http://books.google.com/books?id=cAYXHeEPdB0C&lpg=PP1&pg=PA2#v=onepage&q&f=false online GoogleBooks preview] [http://www.fk.uwks.ac.id/elib/Arsip/E-Library/e-book/FARMAKOLOGI%20-%20PHARMACOLOGY/Taiwanese%20Native%20Medicinal%20Plants%20-%20Phytopharmacology%20and%20Therapeutic%20Values.pdf full text]</ref> (The same publication reports it as toxic, without providing further details.)<br /> <br /> Online excerpts from Chinese medicine books (precise references are not given) state that the root can be used for detoxification, treating larynx and windpipe inflammation and liver disorders. (Original Chinese text: [http://www.tcmclub.com/index.php/thread/view/id-284 根有清热解毒、解暑发表的功能。可用于治疗咽喉肿痛，黄疸性肝炎及慢性气管炎等。])<br /> <br /> Positive outcome has been reported for applications of Acacia confusa bark extract to combat the liver toxicity of carbon tetrachloride in rats. <ref>Tung, Y.-T., Wu, J.-H., Huang, C.-C., Peng, H.-C., Chen, Y.-L., Yang, S.-C., Chang, S. T. ''Protective effect of Acacia confusa bark extract and its active compound gallic acid against carbon tetrachloride-induced chronic liver injury in rats'', Food and Chemical Toxicology 47 (2009) 1385–1392, [http://ntur.lib.ntu.edu.tw/bitstream/246246/177279/1/02.pdf online text]</ref> Goat foraging on the plant has been observed. <ref>K. Hagstrom, M. L. Christiansen and E. R. Cleveland. ''Plants in Hawaii that are eaten by goats'', J. Haw. Pac. Agri. 4 (1993) 101-105, [http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/academics/cafnrm/research/documents/J_Haw_13_000.pdf online text] </ref><br /> <br /> The seeds are considered poisonous and reported to cause headache upon ingestion. <ref>[http://edu.ocac.gov.tw/local/nature/e/se/se1a08.htm edu.ocac.gov.tw]</ref><br /> <br /> ===Root bark===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 1.43%<ref name="lyc">[http://users.lycaeum.org/~mulga/acacia/confusaphy.html Lycaeum]</ref><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine|N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 1.15%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Seeds===<br /> *Neurolathryogen, i.e. [http://www.genome.ad.jp/dbget-bin/www_bget?compound+C04209 α-amino-β-oxalylaminopropionic acid], which can cause neurological damage, paralysis and death.<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Stems===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 0.04%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 0.01%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Phyllodes===<br /> No alkaloids are found in the phyllodes (leaf-like structures).<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ==Notes on obtaining the plant material in Taiwan==<br /> <br /> 1) The tree appears to be very common in Taiwan (its local name is 相思樹, which amusingly translates as "thinking-of-each-other tree").<br /> <br /> 2) The root (相思樹根) seems to have some very limited use in traditional medicine, externally and perhaps internally for liver disease.<br /> <br /> 3) The root does not seem to be carried by Chinese medicine stores (中藥店), but it is carried by "herbal medicine stores" (草藥店 or 青草店), though not every store would have it, since the demand is low.<br /> <br /> 4) There is a huge conglomeration of these herbal shops next to Longshan temple (龍山寺) in Taipei, where fresh root can be purchased (as of April 2010, 150 Taiwan dollars, roughly $5, for 600g, with 1 day pre-order needed). The bark can be easily separated from the fresh root.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> <br /> <references /><br /> <br /> ==Links==<br /> <br /> *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa on Wikipedia]<br /> *[http://sowhc.sow.org.tw/html/observation/eighteen/plant/every/01shang-si/shang-si.htm Photographs of the different parts of the plant]<br /> *[http://www.erowid.org/plants/acacia/acacia.shtml Erowid Acacia vault]<br /> *[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6866033157 A group in Taiwan conducting ayahuasca sessions using Acacia confusa]<br /> *[http://psychoactiveherbs.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=24_214 Acacia confusa at psychoactiveherbs.com]<br /> *[http://www.realitysandwich.com/new_psychedelic_root_discovered Reality Sandwich]<br /> <br /> {{Page Footer|Botanics|DMT Containing Plants}}</div>

Mindbody https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa 2010-05-22T13:29:25Z

<p>Mindbody: /* Entheogenic use */</p> <hr /> <div><onlyinclude><br /> {{botanics_info|image:Acacia confusa.jpg|Acacia confusa|<br /> * N-methyltryptamine, N,N-dimethyltryptamine, and N,N-dimethyltryptamine-N-oxide (Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text])}}<br /> </onlyinclude><br /> <br /> '''Acacia confusa''' is a perennial tree native to South-East Asia and containing high concentrations of psychoactive tryptamines in its root bark. It appears attractive for use in ayahuasca analogs<ref>[http://www.erowid.org/library/books_online/ayahuasca_apa/aya_sec3_part2_admixture_acacia_unclear.shtml ''Seemingly promising Acacia species lacking bioassay reports''] in ''Ayahuasca: alkaloids, plants & analogs'' by Keeper of the Trout </ref>, though at this point, experience with such preparations remains limited. <br /> Some local names include '''Acacia Petit Feuille''', '''Small Philippine Acacia''', '''Formosa Acacia''' (Taiwan Acacia) and '''Formosan Koa'''. The tree has become very common in many tropical Pacific areas, including Hawaii, where the species is considered invasive.<ref>[http://www.hear.org/Pier/wra/pacific/acacia_confusa_htmlwra.htm Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER)]</ref><br /> <br /> ==Entheogenic use==<br /> <br /> Little research has been done, but successful ayahuasca preparations<ref>[http://www.scribd.com/doc/18291069/A-Guide-to-Brewing-Asian-Ayahuasca- A Guide to Brewing Asian Ayahuasca]</ref> and direct oral activity<ref>[http://www.dmt-nexus.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=12190 DMT-Nexus report on oral activity of the root bark]</ref> using the root bark (and possibly, ordinary bark) have been reported.<br /> <br /> Ayahuasca analogs prepared with Acacia confusa root bark are known as [[Formosahuasca]] (after ''Formosa acacia'', i.e., the beautiful acacia, presumably after ''Ilha Formosa'', i.e., the beautiful island, the original Portuguese name for Taiwan), or alternatively as Chinahuasca or Asian Ayahuasca.<br /> <br /> ==Phytochemistry, toxicity and medicinal use==<br /> <br /> The psychoactive tryptamines extracted from Acacia confusa are described in a number of publications. <ref>Arthur, H.R., Loo, S.N. & Lamberton, J.A. Nb-methylated tryptamines and other constituents of Acacia confusa Merr. of Hong Kong. Aust. J Chem. 20 (1967) 811 [http://www.publish.csiro.au/?act=view_file&file_id=CH9670811.pdf online text]; Lee, T.H. and Chou, C.H. ''Flavonoid aglycones and indole alkaloids from the roots of Acacia confusa'', Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society 47 (2000) 1287-1290, [http://proj3.sinica.edu.tw/~chem/servxx6/files/paper_11602_1269499169.pdf online text]; Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text]</ref><br /> <br /> The plant is considered medicinal in Taiwan.<ref>Li, Thomas S. C. ''Taiwanese Native Medicinal Plants: Phytopharmacology and Therapeutic Values'', CRC Press (2006), ISBN: 0849392497, p.2. [http://books.google.com/books?id=cAYXHeEPdB0C&lpg=PP1&pg=PA2#v=onepage&q&f=false online GoogleBooks preview] [http://www.fk.uwks.ac.id/elib/Arsip/E-Library/e-book/FARMAKOLOGI%20-%20PHARMACOLOGY/Taiwanese%20Native%20Medicinal%20Plants%20-%20Phytopharmacology%20and%20Therapeutic%20Values.pdf full text]</ref> (The same publication reports it as toxic, without providing further details.)<br /> <br /> Online excerpts from Chinese medicine books (precise references are not given) state that the root can be used for detoxification, treating larynx and windpipe inflammation and liver disorders. (Original Chinese text: [http://www.tcmclub.com/index.php/thread/view/id-284 根有清热解毒、解暑发表的功能。可用于治疗咽喉肿痛，黄疸性肝炎及慢性气管炎等。])<br /> <br /> Positive outcome has been reported for applications of Acacia confusa bark extract to combat the liver toxicity of carbon tetrachloride in rats. <ref>Tung, Y.-T., Wu, J.-H., Huang, C.-C., Peng, H.-C., Chen, Y.-L., Yang, S.-C., Chang, S. T. ''Protective effect of Acacia confusa bark extract and its active compound gallic acid against carbon tetrachloride-induced chronic liver injury in rats'', Food and Chemical Toxicology 47 (2009) 1385–1392, [http://ntur.lib.ntu.edu.tw/bitstream/246246/177279/1/02.pdf online text]</ref> Goat foraging on the plant has been observed. <ref>K. Hagstrom, M. L. Christiansen and E. R. Cleveland. ''Plants in Hawaii that are eaten by goats'', J. Haw. Pac. Agri. 4 (1993) 101-105, [http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/academics/cafnrm/research/documents/J_Haw_13_000.pdf online text] </ref><br /> <br /> The seeds are considered poisonous and reported to cause headache upon ingestion. <ref>[http://edu.ocac.gov.tw/local/nature/e/se/se1a08.htm edu.ocac.gov.tw]</ref><br /> <br /> ===Root bark===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 1.43%<ref name="lyc">[http://users.lycaeum.org/~mulga/acacia/confusaphy.html Lycaeum]</ref><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine|N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 1.15%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Seeds===<br /> *Neurolathryogen, i.e. [http://www.genome.ad.jp/dbget-bin/www_bget?compound+C04209 α-amino-β-oxalylaminopropionic acid], which can cause neurological damage, paralysis and death.<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Stems===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 0.04%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 0.01%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Phyllodes===<br /> No alkaloids are found in the phyllodes (leaf-like structures).<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ==Notes on obtaining the plant material in Taiwan==<br /> <br /> 1) The tree appears to be very common in Taiwan (its local name is 相思樹, which amusingly translates as "thinking-of-each-other tree").<br /> <br /> 2) The root (相思樹根) seems to have some very limited use in traditional medicine, externally and perhaps internally for liver disease.<br /> <br /> 3) The root does not seem to be carried by Chinese medicine stores (中藥店), but it is carried by "herbal medicine stores" (草藥店 or 青草店), though not every store would have it, since the demand is low.<br /> <br /> 4) There is a huge conglomeration of these herbal shops next to Longshan temple (龍山寺) in Taipei, where fresh root can be purchased (as of April 2010, 150 Taiwan dollars, roughly $5, for 600g, with 1 day pre-order needed). The bark can be easily separated from the fresh root.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> <br /> <references /><br /> <br /> ==Links==<br /> <br /> *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa on Wikipedia]<br /> *[http://sowhc.sow.org.tw/html/observation/eighteen/plant/every/01shang-si/shang-si.htm Photographs of the different parts of the plant]<br /> *[http://www.erowid.org/plants/acacia/acacia.shtml Erowid Acacia vault]<br /> *[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6866033157 A group in Taiwan conducting ayahuasca sessions using Acacia confusa]<br /> *[http://psychoactiveherbs.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=24_214 Acacia confusa at psychoactiveherbs.com]<br /> *[http://www.realitysandwich.com/new_psychedelic_root_discovered Reality Sandwich]<br /> <br /> {{Page Footer|Botanics|DMT Containing Plants}}</div>

Mindbody https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa 2010-05-22T01:02:41Z

<p>Mindbody: </p> <hr /> <div><onlyinclude><br /> {{botanics_info|image:Acacia confusa.jpg|Acacia confusa|<br /> * N-methyltryptamine, N,N-dimethyltryptamine, and N,N-dimethyltryptamine-N-oxide (Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text])}}<br /> </onlyinclude><br /> <br /> '''Acacia confusa''' is a perennial tree native to South-East Asia and containing high concentrations of psychoactive tryptamines in its root bark. It appears attractive for use in ayahuasca analogs<ref>[http://www.erowid.org/library/books_online/ayahuasca_apa/aya_sec3_part2_admixture_acacia_unclear.shtml ''Seemingly promising Acacia species lacking bioassay reports''] in ''Ayahuasca: alkaloids, plants & analogs'' by Keeper of the Trout </ref>, though at this point, experience with such preparations remains limited. <br /> Some local names include '''Acacia Petit Feuille''', '''Small Philippine Acacia''', '''Formosa Acacia''' (Taiwan Acacia) and '''Formosan Koa'''. The tree has become very common in many tropical Pacific areas, including Hawaii, where the species is considered invasive.<ref>[http://www.hear.org/Pier/wra/pacific/acacia_confusa_htmlwra.htm Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER)]</ref><br /> <br /> ==Entheogenic use==<br /> <br /> Little research has been done, but successful ayahuasca preparations<ref>[http://www.scribd.com/doc/18291069/A-Guide-to-Brewing-Asian-Ayahuasca- A Guide to Brewing Asian Ayahuasca]</ref> and direct oral activity<ref>[http://www.dmt-nexus.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=12190 DMT-Nexus report on oral activity of the root bark]</ref> using the root bark (and possibly, ordinary bark) have been reported.<br /> <br /> ==Phytochemistry, toxicity and medicinal use==<br /> <br /> The psychoactive tryptamines extracted from Acacia confusa are described in a number of publications. <ref>Arthur, H.R., Loo, S.N. & Lamberton, J.A. Nb-methylated tryptamines and other constituents of Acacia confusa Merr. of Hong Kong. Aust. J Chem. 20 (1967) 811 [http://www.publish.csiro.au/?act=view_file&file_id=CH9670811.pdf online text]; Lee, T.H. and Chou, C.H. ''Flavonoid aglycones and indole alkaloids from the roots of Acacia confusa'', Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society 47 (2000) 1287-1290, [http://proj3.sinica.edu.tw/~chem/servxx6/files/paper_11602_1269499169.pdf online text]; Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text]</ref><br /> <br /> The plant is considered medicinal in Taiwan.<ref>Li, Thomas S. C. ''Taiwanese Native Medicinal Plants: Phytopharmacology and Therapeutic Values'', CRC Press (2006), ISBN: 0849392497, p.2. [http://books.google.com/books?id=cAYXHeEPdB0C&lpg=PP1&pg=PA2#v=onepage&q&f=false online GoogleBooks preview] [http://www.fk.uwks.ac.id/elib/Arsip/E-Library/e-book/FARMAKOLOGI%20-%20PHARMACOLOGY/Taiwanese%20Native%20Medicinal%20Plants%20-%20Phytopharmacology%20and%20Therapeutic%20Values.pdf full text]</ref> (The same publication reports it as toxic, without providing further details.)<br /> <br /> Online excerpts from Chinese medicine books (precise references are not given) state that the root can be used for detoxification, treating larynx and windpipe inflammation and liver disorders. (Original Chinese text: [http://www.tcmclub.com/index.php/thread/view/id-284 根有清热解毒、解暑发表的功能。可用于治疗咽喉肿痛，黄疸性肝炎及慢性气管炎等。])<br /> <br /> Positive outcome has been reported for applications of Acacia confusa bark extract to combat the liver toxicity of carbon tetrachloride in rats. <ref>Tung, Y.-T., Wu, J.-H., Huang, C.-C., Peng, H.-C., Chen, Y.-L., Yang, S.-C., Chang, S. T. ''Protective effect of Acacia confusa bark extract and its active compound gallic acid against carbon tetrachloride-induced chronic liver injury in rats'', Food and Chemical Toxicology 47 (2009) 1385–1392, [http://ntur.lib.ntu.edu.tw/bitstream/246246/177279/1/02.pdf online text]</ref> Goat foraging on the plant has been observed. <ref>K. Hagstrom, M. L. Christiansen and E. R. Cleveland. ''Plants in Hawaii that are eaten by goats'', J. Haw. Pac. Agri. 4 (1993) 101-105, [http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/academics/cafnrm/research/documents/J_Haw_13_000.pdf online text] </ref><br /> <br /> The seeds are considered poisonous and reported to cause headache upon ingestion. <ref>[http://edu.ocac.gov.tw/local/nature/e/se/se1a08.htm edu.ocac.gov.tw]</ref><br /> <br /> ===Root bark===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 1.43%<ref name="lyc">[http://users.lycaeum.org/~mulga/acacia/confusaphy.html Lycaeum]</ref><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine|N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 1.15%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Seeds===<br /> *Neurolathryogen, i.e. [http://www.genome.ad.jp/dbget-bin/www_bget?compound+C04209 α-amino-β-oxalylaminopropionic acid], which can cause neurological damage, paralysis and death.<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Stems===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 0.04%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 0.01%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Phyllodes===<br /> No alkaloids are found in the phyllodes (leaf-like structures).<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ==Notes on obtaining the plant material in Taiwan==<br /> <br /> 1) The tree appears to be very common in Taiwan (its local name is 相思樹, which amusingly translates as "thinking-of-each-other tree").<br /> <br /> 2) The root (相思樹根) seems to have some very limited use in traditional medicine, externally and perhaps internally for liver disease.<br /> <br /> 3) The root does not seem to be carried by Chinese medicine stores (中藥店), but it is carried by "herbal medicine stores" (草藥店 or 青草店), though not every store would have it, since the demand is low.<br /> <br /> 4) There is a huge conglomeration of these herbal shops next to Longshan temple (龍山寺) in Taipei, where fresh root can be purchased (as of April 2010, 150 Taiwan dollars, roughly $5, for 600g, with 1 day pre-order needed). The bark can be easily separated from the fresh root.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> <br /> <references /><br /> <br /> ==Links==<br /> <br /> *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa on Wikipedia]<br /> *[http://sowhc.sow.org.tw/html/observation/eighteen/plant/every/01shang-si/shang-si.htm Photographs of the different parts of the plant]<br /> *[http://www.erowid.org/plants/acacia/acacia.shtml Erowid Acacia vault]<br /> *[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6866033157 A group in Taiwan conducting ayahuasca sessions using Acacia confusa]<br /> *[http://psychoactiveherbs.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=24_214 Acacia confusa at psychoactiveherbs.com]<br /> *[http://www.realitysandwich.com/new_psychedelic_root_discovered Reality Sandwich]<br /> <br /> {{Page Footer|Botanics|DMT Containing Plants}}</div>

Mindbody https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa 2010-05-22T00:59:28Z

<p>Mindbody: /* Links */</p> <hr /> <div><onlyinclude><br /> {{botanics_info|image:Acacia confusa.jpg|Acacia confusa|<br /> * N-methyltryptamine, N,N-dimethyltryptamine, and N,N-dimethyltryptamine-N-oxide (Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text])}}<br /> </onlyinclude><br /> <br /> '''Acacia confusa''' is a perennial tree native to South-East Asia and containing high concentrations of psychoactive tryptamines in its root bark. It appears attractive for use in ayahuasca analogs, though at this point, experience with such preparations remains limited. <br /> Some local names include '''Acacia Petit Feuille''', '''Small Philippine Acacia''', '''Formosa Acacia''' (Taiwan Acacia) and '''Formosan Koa'''. The tree has become very common in many tropical Pacific areas, including Hawaii, where the species is considered invasive.<ref>[http://www.hear.org/Pier/wra/pacific/acacia_confusa_htmlwra.htm Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER)]</ref><br /> <br /> ==Entheogenic use==<br /> <br /> Little research has been done, but successful ayahuasca preparations<ref>[http://www.scribd.com/doc/18291069/A-Guide-to-Brewing-Asian-Ayahuasca- A Guide to Brewing Asian Ayahuasca]</ref> and direct oral activity<ref>[http://www.dmt-nexus.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=12190 DMT-Nexus report on oral activity of the root bark]</ref> using the root bark (and possibly, ordinary bark) have been reported.<br /> <br /> ==Phytochemistry, toxicity and medicinal use==<br /> <br /> The psychoactive tryptamines extracted from Acacia confusa are described in a number of publications. <ref>Arthur, H.R., Loo, S.N. & Lamberton, J.A. Nb-methylated tryptamines and other constituents of Acacia confusa Merr. of Hong Kong. Aust. J Chem. 20 (1967) 811 [http://www.publish.csiro.au/?act=view_file&file_id=CH9670811.pdf online text]; Lee, T.H. and Chou, C.H. ''Flavonoid aglycones and indole alkaloids from the roots of Acacia confusa'', Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society 47 (2000) 1287-1290, [http://proj3.sinica.edu.tw/~chem/servxx6/files/paper_11602_1269499169.pdf online text]; Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text]</ref><br /> <br /> The plant is considered medicinal in Taiwan.<ref>Li, Thomas S. C. ''Taiwanese Native Medicinal Plants: Phytopharmacology and Therapeutic Values'', CRC Press (2006), ISBN: 0849392497, p.2. [http://books.google.com/books?id=cAYXHeEPdB0C&lpg=PP1&pg=PA2#v=onepage&q&f=false online GoogleBooks preview] [http://www.fk.uwks.ac.id/elib/Arsip/E-Library/e-book/FARMAKOLOGI%20-%20PHARMACOLOGY/Taiwanese%20Native%20Medicinal%20Plants%20-%20Phytopharmacology%20and%20Therapeutic%20Values.pdf full text]</ref> (The same publication reports it as toxic, without providing further details.)<br /> <br /> Online excerpts from Chinese medicine books (precise references are not given) state that the root can be used for detoxification, treating larynx and windpipe inflammation and liver disorders. (Original Chinese text: [http://www.tcmclub.com/index.php/thread/view/id-284 根有清热解毒、解暑发表的功能。可用于治疗咽喉肿痛，黄疸性肝炎及慢性气管炎等。])<br /> <br /> Positive outcome has been reported for applications of Acacia confusa bark extract to combat the liver toxicity of carbon tetrachloride in rats. <ref>Tung, Y.-T., Wu, J.-H., Huang, C.-C., Peng, H.-C., Chen, Y.-L., Yang, S.-C., Chang, S. T. ''Protective effect of Acacia confusa bark extract and its active compound gallic acid against carbon tetrachloride-induced chronic liver injury in rats'', Food and Chemical Toxicology 47 (2009) 1385–1392, [http://ntur.lib.ntu.edu.tw/bitstream/246246/177279/1/02.pdf online text]</ref> Goat foraging on the plant has been observed. <ref>K. Hagstrom, M. L. Christiansen and E. R. Cleveland. ''Plants in Hawaii that are eaten by goats'', J. Haw. Pac. Agri. 4 (1993) 101-105, [http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/academics/cafnrm/research/documents/J_Haw_13_000.pdf online text] </ref><br /> <br /> The seeds are considered poisonous and reported to cause headache upon ingestion. <ref>[http://edu.ocac.gov.tw/local/nature/e/se/se1a08.htm edu.ocac.gov.tw]</ref><br /> <br /> ===Root bark===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 1.43%<ref name="lyc">[http://users.lycaeum.org/~mulga/acacia/confusaphy.html Lycaeum]</ref><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine|N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 1.15%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Seeds===<br /> *Neurolathryogen, i.e. [http://www.genome.ad.jp/dbget-bin/www_bget?compound+C04209 α-amino-β-oxalylaminopropionic acid], which can cause neurological damage, paralysis and death.<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Stems===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 0.04%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 0.01%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Phyllodes===<br /> No alkaloids are found in the phyllodes (leaf-like structures).<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ==Notes on obtaining the plant material in Taiwan==<br /> <br /> 1) The tree appears to be very common in Taiwan (its local name is 相思樹, which amusingly translates as "thinking-of-each-other tree").<br /> <br /> 2) The root (相思樹根) seems to have some very limited use in traditional medicine, externally and perhaps internally for liver disease.<br /> <br /> 3) The root does not seem to be carried by Chinese medicine stores (中藥店), but it is carried by "herbal medicine stores" (草藥店 or 青草店), though not every store would have it, since the demand is low.<br /> <br /> 4) There is a huge conglomeration of these herbal shops next to Longshan temple (龍山寺) in Taipei, where fresh root can be purchased (as of April 2010, 150 Taiwan dollars, roughly $5, for 600g, with 1 day pre-order needed). The bark can be easily separated from the fresh root.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> <br /> <references /><br /> <br /> ==Links==<br /> <br /> *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa on Wikipedia]<br /> *[http://sowhc.sow.org.tw/html/observation/eighteen/plant/every/01shang-si/shang-si.htm Photographs of the different parts of the plant]<br /> *[http://www.erowid.org/plants/acacia/acacia.shtml Erowid Acacia vault]<br /> *[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6866033157 A group in Taiwan conducting ayahuasca sessions using Acacia confusa]<br /> *[http://psychoactiveherbs.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=24_214 Acacia confusa at psychoactiveherbs.com]<br /> *[http://www.realitysandwich.com/new_psychedelic_root_discovered Reality Sandwich]<br /> <br /> {{Page Footer|Botanics|DMT Containing Plants}}</div>

Mindbody https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa 2010-05-22T00:52:13Z

<p>Mindbody: </p> <hr /> <div><onlyinclude><br /> {{botanics_info|image:Acacia confusa.jpg|Acacia confusa|<br /> * N-methyltryptamine, N,N-dimethyltryptamine, and N,N-dimethyltryptamine-N-oxide (Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text])}}<br /> </onlyinclude><br /> <br /> '''Acacia confusa''' is a perennial tree native to South-East Asia and containing high concentrations of psychoactive tryptamines in its root bark. It appears attractive for use in ayahuasca analogs, though at this point, experience with such preparations remains limited. <br /> Some local names include '''Acacia Petit Feuille''', '''Small Philippine Acacia''', '''Formosa Acacia''' (Taiwan Acacia) and '''Formosan Koa'''. The tree has become very common in many tropical Pacific areas, including Hawaii, where the species is considered invasive.<ref>[http://www.hear.org/Pier/wra/pacific/acacia_confusa_htmlwra.htm Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER)]</ref><br /> <br /> ==Entheogenic use==<br /> <br /> Little research has been done, but successful ayahuasca preparations<ref>[http://www.scribd.com/doc/18291069/A-Guide-to-Brewing-Asian-Ayahuasca- A Guide to Brewing Asian Ayahuasca]</ref> and direct oral activity<ref>[http://www.dmt-nexus.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=12190 DMT-Nexus report on oral activity of the root bark]</ref> using the root bark (and possibly, ordinary bark) have been reported.<br /> <br /> ==Phytochemistry, toxicity and medicinal use==<br /> <br /> The psychoactive tryptamines extracted from Acacia confusa are described in a number of publications. <ref>Arthur, H.R., Loo, S.N. & Lamberton, J.A. Nb-methylated tryptamines and other constituents of Acacia confusa Merr. of Hong Kong. Aust. J Chem. 20 (1967) 811 [http://www.publish.csiro.au/?act=view_file&file_id=CH9670811.pdf online text]; Lee, T.H. and Chou, C.H. ''Flavonoid aglycones and indole alkaloids from the roots of Acacia confusa'', Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society 47 (2000) 1287-1290, [http://proj3.sinica.edu.tw/~chem/servxx6/files/paper_11602_1269499169.pdf online text]; Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text]</ref><br /> <br /> The plant is considered medicinal in Taiwan.<ref>Li, Thomas S. C. ''Taiwanese Native Medicinal Plants: Phytopharmacology and Therapeutic Values'', CRC Press (2006), ISBN: 0849392497, p.2. [http://books.google.com/books?id=cAYXHeEPdB0C&lpg=PP1&pg=PA2#v=onepage&q&f=false online GoogleBooks preview] [http://www.fk.uwks.ac.id/elib/Arsip/E-Library/e-book/FARMAKOLOGI%20-%20PHARMACOLOGY/Taiwanese%20Native%20Medicinal%20Plants%20-%20Phytopharmacology%20and%20Therapeutic%20Values.pdf full text]</ref> (The same publication reports it as toxic, without providing further details.)<br /> <br /> Online excerpts from Chinese medicine books (precise references are not given) state that the root can be used for detoxification, treating larynx and windpipe inflammation and liver disorders. (Original Chinese text: [http://www.tcmclub.com/index.php/thread/view/id-284 根有清热解毒、解暑发表的功能。可用于治疗咽喉肿痛，黄疸性肝炎及慢性气管炎等。])<br /> <br /> Positive outcome has been reported for applications of Acacia confusa bark extract to combat the liver toxicity of carbon tetrachloride in rats. <ref>Tung, Y.-T., Wu, J.-H., Huang, C.-C., Peng, H.-C., Chen, Y.-L., Yang, S.-C., Chang, S. T. ''Protective effect of Acacia confusa bark extract and its active compound gallic acid against carbon tetrachloride-induced chronic liver injury in rats'', Food and Chemical Toxicology 47 (2009) 1385–1392, [http://ntur.lib.ntu.edu.tw/bitstream/246246/177279/1/02.pdf online text]</ref> Goat foraging on the plant has been observed. <ref>K. Hagstrom, M. L. Christiansen and E. R. Cleveland. ''Plants in Hawaii that are eaten by goats'', J. Haw. Pac. Agri. 4 (1993) 101-105, [http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/academics/cafnrm/research/documents/J_Haw_13_000.pdf online text] </ref><br /> <br /> The seeds are considered poisonous and reported to cause headache upon ingestion. <ref>[http://edu.ocac.gov.tw/local/nature/e/se/se1a08.htm edu.ocac.gov.tw]</ref><br /> <br /> ===Root bark===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 1.43%<ref name="lyc">[http://users.lycaeum.org/~mulga/acacia/confusaphy.html Lycaeum]</ref><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine|N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 1.15%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Seeds===<br /> *Neurolathryogen, i.e. [http://www.genome.ad.jp/dbget-bin/www_bget?compound+C04209 α-amino-β-oxalylaminopropionic acid], which can cause neurological damage, paralysis and death.<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Stems===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 0.04%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 0.01%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Phyllodes===<br /> No alkaloids are found in the phyllodes (leaf-like structures).<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ==Notes on obtaining the plant material in Taiwan==<br /> <br /> 1) The tree appears to be very common in Taiwan (its local name is 相思樹, which amusingly translates as "thinking-of-each-other tree").<br /> <br /> 2) The root (相思樹根) seems to have some very limited use in traditional medicine, externally and perhaps internally for liver disease.<br /> <br /> 3) The root does not seem to be carried by Chinese medicine stores (中藥店), but it is carried by "herbal medicine stores" (草藥店 or 青草店), though not every store would have it, since the demand is low.<br /> <br /> 4) There is a huge conglomeration of these herbal shops next to Longshan temple (龍山寺) in Taipei, where fresh root can be purchased (as of April 2010, 150 Taiwan dollars, roughly $5, for 600g, with 1 day pre-order needed). The bark can be easily separated from the fresh root.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> <br /> <references /><br /> <br /> ==Links==<br /> <br /> *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa on Wikipedia]<br /> *[http://sowhc.sow.org.tw/html/observation/eighteen/plant/every/01shang-si/shang-si.htm Photographs of the different parts of the plant]<br /> *[http://www.erowid.org/plants/acacia/acacia.shtml Erowid Acacia vault]<br /> *[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6866033157 A group in Taiwan conducting ayahuasca sessions using Acacia confusa]<br /> *[http://psychoactiveherbs.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=24_214 Acacia confusa at psychoactiveherbs.com]<br /> <br /> {{Page Footer|Botanics|DMT Containing Plants}}</div>

Mindbody https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa 2010-05-20T02:19:01Z

<p>Mindbody: </p> <hr /> <div><onlyinclude><br /> {{botanics_info|image:Acacia confusa.jpg|Acacia confusa|<br /> * N-methyltryptamine, N,N-dimethyltryptamine, and N,N-dimethyltryptamine-N-oxide (Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text])}}<br /> </onlyinclude><br /> <br /> '''Acacia confusa''' is a perennial tree native to South-East Asia and containing high concentrations of psychoactive tryptamines in its root bark, which makes it attractive for use in ayahuasca analogs, though at this point, experience with such preparations remains limited. <br /> Some local names include '''Acacia Petit Feuille''', '''Small Philippine Acacia''', '''Formosa Acacia''' (Taiwan Acacia) and '''Formosan Koa'''. The tree has become very common in many tropical Pacific areas, including Hawaii, where the species is considered invasive.<ref>[http://www.hear.org/Pier/wra/pacific/acacia_confusa_htmlwra.htm Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER)]</ref><br /> <br /> ==Entheogenic use==<br /> <br /> Little research has been done, but successful ayahuasca preparations<ref>[http://www.scribd.com/doc/18291069/A-Guide-to-Brewing-Asian-Ayahuasca- A Guide to Brewing Asian Ayahuasca]</ref> and direct oral activity<ref>[http://www.dmt-nexus.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=12190 DMT-Nexus report on oral activity of the root bark]</ref> using the root bark (and possibly, ordinary bark) have been reported.<br /> <br /> ==Phytochemistry, toxicity and medicinal use==<br /> <br /> The psychoactive tryptamines extracted from Acacia confusa are described in a number of publications. <ref>Arthur, H.R., Loo, S.N. & Lamberton, J.A. Nb-methylated tryptamines and other constituents of Acacia confusa Merr. of Hong Kong. Aust. J Chem. 20 (1967) 811 [http://www.publish.csiro.au/?act=view_file&file_id=CH9670811.pdf online text]; Lee, T.H. and Chou, C.H. ''Flavonoid aglycones and indole alkaloids from the roots of Acacia confusa'', Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society 47 (2000) 1287-1290, [http://proj3.sinica.edu.tw/~chem/servxx6/files/paper_11602_1269499169.pdf online text]; Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text]</ref><br /> <br /> The plant is considered medicinal in Taiwan.<ref>Li, Thomas S. C. ''Taiwanese Native Medicinal Plants: Phytopharmacology and Therapeutic Values'', CRC Press (2006), ISBN: 0849392497, p.2. [http://books.google.com/books?id=cAYXHeEPdB0C&lpg=PP1&pg=PA2#v=onepage&q&f=false online GoogleBooks preview] [http://www.fk.uwks.ac.id/elib/Arsip/E-Library/e-book/FARMAKOLOGI%20-%20PHARMACOLOGY/Taiwanese%20Native%20Medicinal%20Plants%20-%20Phytopharmacology%20and%20Therapeutic%20Values.pdf full text]</ref> (The same publication reports it as toxic, without providing further details.)<br /> <br /> Online excerpts from Chinese medicine books (precise references are not given) state that the root can be used for detoxification, treating larynx and windpipe inflammation and liver disorders. (Original Chinese text: [http://www.tcmclub.com/index.php/thread/view/id-284 根有清热解毒、解暑发表的功能。可用于治疗咽喉肿痛，黄疸性肝炎及慢性气管炎等。])<br /> <br /> Positive outcome has been reported for applications of Acacia confusa bark extract to combat the liver toxicity of carbon tetrachloride in rats. <ref>Tung, Y.-T., Wu, J.-H., Huang, C.-C., Peng, H.-C., Chen, Y.-L., Yang, S.-C., Chang, S. T. ''Protective effect of Acacia confusa bark extract and its active compound gallic acid against carbon tetrachloride-induced chronic liver injury in rats'', Food and Chemical Toxicology 47 (2009) 1385–1392, [http://ntur.lib.ntu.edu.tw/bitstream/246246/177279/1/02.pdf online text]</ref> Goat foraging on the plant has been observed. <ref>K. Hagstrom, M. L. Christiansen and E. R. Cleveland. ''Plants in Hawaii that are eaten by goats'', J. Haw. Pac. Agri. 4 (1993) 101-105, [http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/academics/cafnrm/research/documents/J_Haw_13_000.pdf online text] </ref><br /> <br /> The seeds are considered poisonous and reported to cause headache upon ingestion. <ref>[http://edu.ocac.gov.tw/local/nature/e/se/se1a08.htm edu.ocac.gov.tw]</ref><br /> <br /> ===Root bark===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 1.43%<ref name="lyc">[http://users.lycaeum.org/~mulga/acacia/confusaphy.html Lycaeum]</ref><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine|N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 1.15%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Seeds===<br /> *Neurolathryogen, i.e. [http://www.genome.ad.jp/dbget-bin/www_bget?compound+C04209 α-amino-β-oxalylaminopropionic acid], which can cause neurological damage, paralysis and death.<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Stems===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 0.04%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 0.01%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Phyllodes===<br /> No alkaloids are found in the phyllodes (leaf-like structures).<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ==Notes on obtaining the plant material in Taiwan==<br /> <br /> 1) The tree appears to be very common in Taiwan (its local name is 相思樹, which amusingly translates as "thinking-of-each-other tree").<br /> <br /> 2) The root (相思樹根) seems to have some very limited use in traditional medicine, externally and perhaps internally for liver disease.<br /> <br /> 3) The root does not seem to be carried by Chinese medicine stores (中藥店), but it is carried by "herbal medicine stores" (草藥店 or 青草店), though not every store would have it, since the demand is low.<br /> <br /> 4) There is a huge conglomeration of these herbal shops next to Longshan temple (龍山寺) in Taipei, where fresh root can be purchased (as of April 2010, 150 Taiwan dollars, roughly $5, for 600g, with 1 day pre-order needed). The bark can be easily separated from the fresh root.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> <br /> <references /><br /> <br /> ==Links==<br /> <br /> *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa on Wikipedia]<br /> *[http://sowhc.sow.org.tw/html/observation/eighteen/plant/every/01shang-si/shang-si.htm Photographs of the different parts of the plant]<br /> *[http://www.erowid.org/plants/acacia/acacia.shtml Erowid Acacia vault]<br /> *[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6866033157 A group in Taiwan conducting ayahuasca sessions using Acacia confusa]<br /> *[http://psychoactiveherbs.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=24_214 Acacia confusa at psychoactiveherbs.com]<br /> <br /> {{Page Footer|Botanics|DMT Containing Plants}}</div>

Mindbody https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa 2010-05-17T01:16:06Z

<p>Mindbody: </p> <hr /> <div><onlyinclude><br /> {{botanics_info|image:Acacia confusa.jpg|Acacia confusa|<br /> * N-methyltryptamine, N,N-dimethyltryptamine, and N,N-dimethyltryptamine-N-oxide (Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text])}}<br /> </onlyinclude><br /> <br /> '''Acacia confusa''' is a perennial tree native to South-East Asia. Some common names for it are '''Acacia Petit Feuille''', '''Small Philippine Acacia''', '''Formosa Acacia''' (Taiwan Acacia) and '''Formosan Koa'''. It grows to a height of 15m. The tree has become very common in many tropical Pacific areas, including Hawaii, where the species is considered invasive.<ref>[http://www.hear.org/Pier/wra/pacific/acacia_confusa_htmlwra.htm Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER)]</ref><br /> <br /> ==Entheogenic use==<br /> <br /> Little research has been done, but successful ayahuasca preparations<ref>[http://www.scribd.com/doc/18291069/A-Guide-to-Brewing-Asian-Ayahuasca- A Guide to Brewing Asian Ayahuasca]</ref> and direct oral activity<ref>[http://www.dmt-nexus.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=12190 DMT-Nexus report on oral activity of the root bark]</ref> using the root bark (and possibly, ordinary bark) have been reported.<br /> <br /> ==Phytochemistry, toxicity and medicinal use==<br /> <br /> The psychoactive tryptamines extracted from Acacia confusa are described in a number of publications. <ref>Arthur, H.R., Loo, S.N. & Lamberton, J.A. Nb-methylated tryptamines and other constituents of Acacia confusa Merr. of Hong Kong. Aust. J Chem. 20 (1967) 811 [http://www.publish.csiro.au/?act=view_file&file_id=CH9670811.pdf online text]; Lee, T.H. and Chou, C.H. ''Flavonoid aglycones and indole alkaloids from the roots of Acacia confusa'', Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society 47 (2000) 1287-1290, [http://proj3.sinica.edu.tw/~chem/servxx6/files/paper_11602_1269499169.pdf online text]; Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text]</ref><br /> <br /> The plant is considered medicinal in Taiwan.<ref>Li, Thomas S. C. ''Taiwanese Native Medicinal Plants: Phytopharmacology and Therapeutic Values'', CRC Press (2006), ISBN: 0849392497, p.2. [http://books.google.com/books?id=cAYXHeEPdB0C&lpg=PP1&pg=PA2#v=onepage&q&f=false online GoogleBooks preview] [http://www.fk.uwks.ac.id/elib/Arsip/E-Library/e-book/FARMAKOLOGI%20-%20PHARMACOLOGY/Taiwanese%20Native%20Medicinal%20Plants%20-%20Phytopharmacology%20and%20Therapeutic%20Values.pdf full text]</ref> (The same publication reports it as toxic, without providing further details.)<br /> <br /> Online excerpts from Chinese medicine books (precise references are not given) state that the root can be used for detoxification, treating larynx and windpipe inflammation and liver disorders. (Original Chinese text: [http://www.tcmclub.com/index.php/thread/view/id-284 根有清热解毒、解暑发表的功能。可用于治疗咽喉肿痛，黄疸性肝炎及慢性气管炎等。])<br /> <br /> Positive outcome has been reported for applications of Acacia confusa bark extract to combat the liver toxicity of carbon tetrachloride in rats. <ref>Tung, Y.-T., Wu, J.-H., Huang, C.-C., Peng, H.-C., Chen, Y.-L., Yang, S.-C., Chang, S. T. ''Protective effect of Acacia confusa bark extract and its active compound gallic acid against carbon tetrachloride-induced chronic liver injury in rats'', Food and Chemical Toxicology 47 (2009) 1385–1392, [http://ntur.lib.ntu.edu.tw/bitstream/246246/177279/1/02.pdf online text]</ref> Goat foraging on the plant has been observed. <ref>K. Hagstrom, M. L. Christiansen and E. R. Cleveland. ''Plants in Hawaii that are eaten by goats'', J. Haw. Pac. Agri. 4 (1993) 101-105, [http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/academics/cafnrm/research/documents/J_Haw_13_000.pdf online text] </ref><br /> <br /> The seeds are considered poisonous and reported to cause headache upon ingestion. <ref>[http://edu.ocac.gov.tw/local/nature/e/se/se1a08.htm edu.ocac.gov.tw]</ref><br /> <br /> ===Root bark===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 1.43%<ref name="lyc">[http://users.lycaeum.org/~mulga/acacia/confusaphy.html Lycaeum]</ref><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine|N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 1.15%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Seeds===<br /> *Neurolathryogen, i.e. [http://www.genome.ad.jp/dbget-bin/www_bget?compound+C04209 α-amino-β-oxalylaminopropionic acid], which can cause neurological damage, paralysis and death.<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Stems===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 0.04%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 0.01%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Phyllodes===<br /> No alkaloids are found in the phyllodes (leaf-like structures).<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ==Notes on obtaining the plant material in Taiwan==<br /> <br /> 1) The tree appears to be very common in Taiwan (its local name is 相思樹, which amusingly translates as "thinking-of-each-other tree").<br /> <br /> 2) The root (相思樹根) seems to have some very limited use in traditional medicine, externally and perhaps internally for liver disease.<br /> <br /> 3) The root does not seem to be carried by Chinese medicine stores (中藥店), but it is carried by "herbal medicine stores" (草藥店 or 青草店), though not every store would have it, since the demand is low.<br /> <br /> 4) There is a huge conglomeration of these herbal shops next to Longshan temple (龍山寺) in Taipei, where fresh root can be purchased (as of April 2010, 150 Taiwan dollars, roughly $5, for 600g, with 1 day pre-order needed). The bark can be easily separated from the fresh root.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> <br /> <references /><br /> <br /> ==Links==<br /> <br /> *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa on Wikipedia]<br /> *[http://sowhc.sow.org.tw/html/observation/eighteen/plant/every/01shang-si/shang-si.htm Photographs of the different parts of the plant]<br /> *[http://www.erowid.org/plants/acacia/acacia.shtml Erowid Acacia vault]<br /> *[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6866033157 A group in Taiwan conducting ayahuasca sessions using Acacia confusa]<br /> *[http://psychoactiveherbs.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=24_214 Acacia confusa at psychoactiveherbs.com]<br /> <br /> {{Page Footer|Botanics|DMT Containing Plants}}</div>

Mindbody https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa 2010-05-13T14:27:47Z

<p>Mindbody: /* Links */</p> <hr /> <div><onlyinclude><br /> {{botanics_info|image:Acacia confusa.jpg|Acacia confusa|<br /> * N-methyltryptamine, N,N-dimethyltryptamine, and N,N-dimethyltryptamine-N-oxide (Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text])}}<br /> </onlyinclude><br /> <br /> '''Acacia confusa''' is a perennial tree native to South-East Asia. Some common names for it are '''Acacia Petit Feuille''', '''Small Philippine Acacia''', '''Formosa Acacia''' (Taiwan Acacia) and '''Formosan Koa'''. It grows to a height of 15m. The tree has become very common in Hawaii, where the species is considered invasive.<ref>[http://www.hear.org/Pier/wra/pacific/acacia_confusa_htmlwra.htm Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER)]</ref><br /> <br /> ==Entheogenic use==<br /> <br /> Little research has been done, but successful ayahuasca preparations<ref>[http://www.scribd.com/doc/18291069/A-Guide-to-Brewing-Asian-Ayahuasca- A Guide to Brewing Asian Ayahuasca]</ref> and direct oral activity<ref>[http://www.dmt-nexus.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=12190 DMT-Nexus report on oral activity of the root bark]</ref> using the root bark (and possibly, ordinary bark) have been reported.<br /> <br /> ==Phytochemistry, toxicity and medicinal use==<br /> <br /> The psychoactive tryptamines extracted from Acacia confusa are described in a number of publications. <ref>Arthur, H.R., Loo, S.N. & Lamberton, J.A. Nb-methylated tryptamines and other constituents of Acacia confusa Merr. of Hong Kong. Aust. J Chem. 20 (1967) 811 [http://www.publish.csiro.au/?act=view_file&file_id=CH9670811.pdf online text]; Lee, T.H. and Chou, C.H. ''Flavonoid aglycones and indole alkaloids from the roots of Acacia confusa'', Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society 47 (2000) 1287-1290, [http://proj3.sinica.edu.tw/~chem/servxx6/files/paper_11602_1269499169.pdf online text]; Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text]</ref><br /> <br /> The plant is considered medicinal in Taiwan.<ref>Li, Thomas S. C. ''Taiwanese Native Medicinal Plants: Phytopharmacology and Therapeutic Values'', CRC Press (2006), ISBN: 0849392497, p.2. [http://books.google.com/books?id=cAYXHeEPdB0C&lpg=PP1&pg=PA2#v=onepage&q&f=false online GoogleBooks preview] [http://www.fk.uwks.ac.id/elib/Arsip/E-Library/e-book/FARMAKOLOGI%20-%20PHARMACOLOGY/Taiwanese%20Native%20Medicinal%20Plants%20-%20Phytopharmacology%20and%20Therapeutic%20Values.pdf full text]</ref> (The same publication reports it as toxic, without providing further details.)<br /> <br /> Online excerpts from Chinese medicine books (precise references are not given) state that the root can be used for detoxification, treating larynx and windpipe inflammation and liver disorders. (Original Chinese text: [http://www.tcmclub.com/index.php/thread/view/id-284 根有清热解毒、解暑发表的功能。可用于治疗咽喉肿痛，黄疸性肝炎及慢性气管炎等。])<br /> <br /> Positive outcome has been reported for applications of Acacia confusa bark extract to combat the liver toxicity of carbon tetrachloride in rats. <ref>Tung, Y.-T., Wu, J.-H., Huang, C.-C., Peng, H.-C., Chen, Y.-L., Yang, S.-C., Chang, S. T. ''Protective effect of Acacia confusa bark extract and its active compound gallic acid against carbon tetrachloride-induced chronic liver injury in rats'', Food and Chemical Toxicology 47 (2009) 1385–1392, [http://ntur.lib.ntu.edu.tw/bitstream/246246/177279/1/02.pdf online text]</ref> Goat foraging on the plant has been observed. <ref>K. Hagstrom, M. L. Christiansen and E. R. Cleveland. ''Plants in Hawaii that are eaten by goats'', J. Haw. Pac. Agri. 4 (1993) 101-105, [http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/academics/cafnrm/research/documents/J_Haw_13_000.pdf online text] </ref><br /> <br /> The seeds are considered poisonous and reported to cause headache upon ingestion. <ref>[http://edu.ocac.gov.tw/local/nature/e/se/se1a08.htm edu.ocac.gov.tw]</ref><br /> <br /> ===Root bark===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 1.43%<ref name="lyc">[http://users.lycaeum.org/~mulga/acacia/confusaphy.html Lycaeum]</ref><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine|N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 1.15%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Seeds===<br /> *Neurolathryogen, i.e. [http://www.genome.ad.jp/dbget-bin/www_bget?compound+C04209 α-amino-β-oxalylaminopropionic acid], which can cause neurological damage, paralysis and death.<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Stems===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 0.04%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 0.01%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Phyllodes===<br /> No alkaloids are found in the phyllodes (leaf-like structures).<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ==Notes on obtaining the plant material in Taiwan==<br /> <br /> 1) The tree appears to be very common in Taiwan (its local name is 相思樹, which amusingly translates as "thinking-of-each-other tree").<br /> <br /> 2) The root (相思樹根) seems to have some very limited use in traditional medicine, externally and perhaps internally for liver disease.<br /> <br /> 3) The root does not seem to be carried by Chinese medicine stores (中藥店), but it is carried by "herbal medicine stores" (草藥店 or 青草店), though not every store would have it, since the demand is low.<br /> <br /> 4) There is a huge conglomeration of these herbal shops next to Longshan temple (龍山寺) in Taipei, where fresh root can be purchased (as of April 2010, 150 Taiwan dollars, roughly $5, for 600g, with 1 day pre-order needed). The bark can be easily separated from the fresh root.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> <br /> <references /><br /> <br /> ==Links==<br /> <br /> *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa on Wikipedia]<br /> *[http://sowhc.sow.org.tw/html/observation/eighteen/plant/every/01shang-si/shang-si.htm Photographs of the different parts of the plant]<br /> *[http://www.erowid.org/plants/acacia/acacia.shtml Erowid Acacia vault]<br /> *[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6866033157 A group in Taiwan conducting ayahuasca sessions using Acacia confusa]<br /> *[http://psychoactiveherbs.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=24_214 Acacia confusa at psychoactiveherbs.com]<br /> <br /> {{Page Footer|Botanics|DMT Containing Plants}}</div>

Mindbody https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa 2010-05-13T04:52:23Z

<p>Mindbody: /* Links */</p> <hr /> <div><onlyinclude><br /> {{botanics_info|image:Acacia confusa.jpg|Acacia confusa|<br /> * N-methyltryptamine, N,N-dimethyltryptamine, and N,N-dimethyltryptamine-N-oxide (Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text])}}<br /> </onlyinclude><br /> <br /> '''Acacia confusa''' is a perennial tree native to South-East Asia. Some common names for it are '''Acacia Petit Feuille''', '''Small Philippine Acacia''', '''Formosa Acacia''' (Taiwan Acacia) and '''Formosan Koa'''. It grows to a height of 15m. The tree has become very common in Hawaii, where the species is considered invasive.<ref>[http://www.hear.org/Pier/wra/pacific/acacia_confusa_htmlwra.htm Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER)]</ref><br /> <br /> ==Entheogenic use==<br /> <br /> Little research has been done, but successful ayahuasca preparations<ref>[http://www.scribd.com/doc/18291069/A-Guide-to-Brewing-Asian-Ayahuasca- A Guide to Brewing Asian Ayahuasca]</ref> and direct oral activity<ref>[http://www.dmt-nexus.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=12190 DMT-Nexus report on oral activity of the root bark]</ref> using the root bark (and possibly, ordinary bark) have been reported.<br /> <br /> ==Phytochemistry, toxicity and medicinal use==<br /> <br /> The psychoactive tryptamines extracted from Acacia confusa are described in a number of publications. <ref>Arthur, H.R., Loo, S.N. & Lamberton, J.A. Nb-methylated tryptamines and other constituents of Acacia confusa Merr. of Hong Kong. Aust. J Chem. 20 (1967) 811 [http://www.publish.csiro.au/?act=view_file&file_id=CH9670811.pdf online text]; Lee, T.H. and Chou, C.H. ''Flavonoid aglycones and indole alkaloids from the roots of Acacia confusa'', Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society 47 (2000) 1287-1290, [http://proj3.sinica.edu.tw/~chem/servxx6/files/paper_11602_1269499169.pdf online text]; Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text]</ref><br /> <br /> The plant is considered medicinal in Taiwan.<ref>Li, Thomas S. C. ''Taiwanese Native Medicinal Plants: Phytopharmacology and Therapeutic Values'', CRC Press (2006), ISBN: 0849392497, p.2. [http://books.google.com/books?id=cAYXHeEPdB0C&lpg=PP1&pg=PA2#v=onepage&q&f=false online GoogleBooks preview] [http://www.fk.uwks.ac.id/elib/Arsip/E-Library/e-book/FARMAKOLOGI%20-%20PHARMACOLOGY/Taiwanese%20Native%20Medicinal%20Plants%20-%20Phytopharmacology%20and%20Therapeutic%20Values.pdf full text]</ref> (The same publication reports it as toxic, without providing further details.)<br /> <br /> Online excerpts from Chinese medicine books (precise references are not given) state that the root can be used for detoxification, treating larynx and windpipe inflammation and liver disorders. (Original Chinese text: [http://www.tcmclub.com/index.php/thread/view/id-284 根有清热解毒、解暑发表的功能。可用于治疗咽喉肿痛，黄疸性肝炎及慢性气管炎等。])<br /> <br /> Positive outcome has been reported for applications of Acacia confusa bark extract to combat the liver toxicity of carbon tetrachloride in rats. <ref>Tung, Y.-T., Wu, J.-H., Huang, C.-C., Peng, H.-C., Chen, Y.-L., Yang, S.-C., Chang, S. T. ''Protective effect of Acacia confusa bark extract and its active compound gallic acid against carbon tetrachloride-induced chronic liver injury in rats'', Food and Chemical Toxicology 47 (2009) 1385–1392, [http://ntur.lib.ntu.edu.tw/bitstream/246246/177279/1/02.pdf online text]</ref> Goat foraging on the plant has been observed. <ref>K. Hagstrom, M. L. Christiansen and E. R. Cleveland. ''Plants in Hawaii that are eaten by goats'', J. Haw. Pac. Agri. 4 (1993) 101-105, [http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/academics/cafnrm/research/documents/J_Haw_13_000.pdf online text] </ref><br /> <br /> The seeds are considered poisonous and reported to cause headache upon ingestion. <ref>[http://edu.ocac.gov.tw/local/nature/e/se/se1a08.htm edu.ocac.gov.tw]</ref><br /> <br /> ===Root bark===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 1.43%<ref name="lyc">[http://users.lycaeum.org/~mulga/acacia/confusaphy.html Lycaeum]</ref><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine|N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 1.15%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Seeds===<br /> *Neurolathryogen, i.e. [http://www.genome.ad.jp/dbget-bin/www_bget?compound+C04209 α-amino-β-oxalylaminopropionic acid], which can cause neurological damage, paralysis and death.<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Stems===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 0.04%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 0.01%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Phyllodes===<br /> No alkaloids are found in the phyllodes (leaf-like structures).<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ==Notes on obtaining the plant material in Taiwan==<br /> <br /> 1) The tree appears to be very common in Taiwan (its local name is 相思樹, which amusingly translates as "thinking-of-each-other tree").<br /> <br /> 2) The root (相思樹根) seems to have some very limited use in traditional medicine, externally and perhaps internally for liver disease.<br /> <br /> 3) The root does not seem to be carried by Chinese medicine stores (中藥店), but it is carried by "herbal medicine stores" (草藥店 or 青草店), though not every store would have it, since the demand is low.<br /> <br /> 4) There is a huge conglomeration of these herbal shops next to Longshan temple (龍山寺) in Taipei, where fresh root can be purchased (as of April 2010, 150 Taiwan dollars, roughly $5, for 600g, with 1 day pre-order needed). The bark can be easily separated from the fresh root.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> <br /> <references /><br /> <br /> ==Links==<br /> <br /> *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa on Wikipedia]<br /> *[http://www.erowid.org/plants/acacia/acacia.shtml Erowid Acacia vault]<br /> *[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6866033157 A group in Taiwan conducting ayahuasca sessions using Acacia confusa]<br /> *[http://psychoactiveherbs.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=24_214 Acacia confusa at psychoactiveherbs.com]<br /> <br /> {{Page Footer|Botanics|DMT Containing Plants}}</div>

Mindbody https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa 2010-05-13T04:50:14Z

<p>Mindbody: /* Phytochemistry, toxicity and medicinal use */</p> <hr /> <div><onlyinclude><br /> {{botanics_info|image:Acacia confusa.jpg|Acacia confusa|<br /> * N-methyltryptamine, N,N-dimethyltryptamine, and N,N-dimethyltryptamine-N-oxide (Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text])}}<br /> </onlyinclude><br /> <br /> '''Acacia confusa''' is a perennial tree native to South-East Asia. Some common names for it are '''Acacia Petit Feuille''', '''Small Philippine Acacia''', '''Formosa Acacia''' (Taiwan Acacia) and '''Formosan Koa'''. It grows to a height of 15m. The tree has become very common in Hawaii, where the species is considered invasive.<ref>[http://www.hear.org/Pier/wra/pacific/acacia_confusa_htmlwra.htm Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER)]</ref><br /> <br /> ==Entheogenic use==<br /> <br /> Little research has been done, but successful ayahuasca preparations<ref>[http://www.scribd.com/doc/18291069/A-Guide-to-Brewing-Asian-Ayahuasca- A Guide to Brewing Asian Ayahuasca]</ref> and direct oral activity<ref>[http://www.dmt-nexus.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=12190 DMT-Nexus report on oral activity of the root bark]</ref> using the root bark (and possibly, ordinary bark) have been reported.<br /> <br /> ==Phytochemistry, toxicity and medicinal use==<br /> <br /> The psychoactive tryptamines extracted from Acacia confusa are described in a number of publications. <ref>Arthur, H.R., Loo, S.N. & Lamberton, J.A. Nb-methylated tryptamines and other constituents of Acacia confusa Merr. of Hong Kong. Aust. J Chem. 20 (1967) 811 [http://www.publish.csiro.au/?act=view_file&file_id=CH9670811.pdf online text]; Lee, T.H. and Chou, C.H. ''Flavonoid aglycones and indole alkaloids from the roots of Acacia confusa'', Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society 47 (2000) 1287-1290, [http://proj3.sinica.edu.tw/~chem/servxx6/files/paper_11602_1269499169.pdf online text]; Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text]</ref><br /> <br /> The plant is considered medicinal in Taiwan.<ref>Li, Thomas S. C. ''Taiwanese Native Medicinal Plants: Phytopharmacology and Therapeutic Values'', CRC Press (2006), ISBN: 0849392497, p.2. [http://books.google.com/books?id=cAYXHeEPdB0C&lpg=PP1&pg=PA2#v=onepage&q&f=false online GoogleBooks preview] [http://www.fk.uwks.ac.id/elib/Arsip/E-Library/e-book/FARMAKOLOGI%20-%20PHARMACOLOGY/Taiwanese%20Native%20Medicinal%20Plants%20-%20Phytopharmacology%20and%20Therapeutic%20Values.pdf full text]</ref> (The same publication reports it as toxic, without providing further details.)<br /> <br /> Online excerpts from Chinese medicine books (precise references are not given) state that the root can be used for detoxification, treating larynx and windpipe inflammation and liver disorders. (Original Chinese text: [http://www.tcmclub.com/index.php/thread/view/id-284 根有清热解毒、解暑发表的功能。可用于治疗咽喉肿痛，黄疸性肝炎及慢性气管炎等。])<br /> <br /> Positive outcome has been reported for applications of Acacia confusa bark extract to combat the liver toxicity of carbon tetrachloride in rats. <ref>Tung, Y.-T., Wu, J.-H., Huang, C.-C., Peng, H.-C., Chen, Y.-L., Yang, S.-C., Chang, S. T. ''Protective effect of Acacia confusa bark extract and its active compound gallic acid against carbon tetrachloride-induced chronic liver injury in rats'', Food and Chemical Toxicology 47 (2009) 1385–1392, [http://ntur.lib.ntu.edu.tw/bitstream/246246/177279/1/02.pdf online text]</ref> Goat foraging on the plant has been observed. <ref>K. Hagstrom, M. L. Christiansen and E. R. Cleveland. ''Plants in Hawaii that are eaten by goats'', J. Haw. Pac. Agri. 4 (1993) 101-105, [http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/academics/cafnrm/research/documents/J_Haw_13_000.pdf online text] </ref><br /> <br /> The seeds are considered poisonous and reported to cause headache upon ingestion. <ref>[http://edu.ocac.gov.tw/local/nature/e/se/se1a08.htm edu.ocac.gov.tw]</ref><br /> <br /> ===Root bark===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 1.43%<ref name="lyc">[http://users.lycaeum.org/~mulga/acacia/confusaphy.html Lycaeum]</ref><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine|N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 1.15%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Seeds===<br /> *Neurolathryogen, i.e. [http://www.genome.ad.jp/dbget-bin/www_bget?compound+C04209 α-amino-β-oxalylaminopropionic acid], which can cause neurological damage, paralysis and death.<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Stems===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 0.04%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 0.01%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Phyllodes===<br /> No alkaloids are found in the phyllodes (leaf-like structures).<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ==Notes on obtaining the plant material in Taiwan==<br /> <br /> 1) The tree appears to be very common in Taiwan (its local name is 相思樹, which amusingly translates as "thinking-of-each-other tree").<br /> <br /> 2) The root (相思樹根) seems to have some very limited use in traditional medicine, externally and perhaps internally for liver disease.<br /> <br /> 3) The root does not seem to be carried by Chinese medicine stores (中藥店), but it is carried by "herbal medicine stores" (草藥店 or 青草店), though not every store would have it, since the demand is low.<br /> <br /> 4) There is a huge conglomeration of these herbal shops next to Longshan temple (龍山寺) in Taipei, where fresh root can be purchased (as of April 2010, 150 Taiwan dollars, roughly $5, for 600g, with 1 day pre-order needed). The bark can be easily separated from the fresh root.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> <br /> <references /><br /> <br /> ==Links==<br /> <br /> *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa on Wikipedia]<br /> *[http://www.erowid.org/plants/acacia/acacia.shtml Erowid Acacia vault]<br /> *[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6866033157 A group in Taiwan conducting ayahuasca sessions using Acacia confusa]<br /> <br /> {{Page Footer|Botanics|DMT Containing Plants}}</div>

Mindbody https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa 2010-05-13T04:48:08Z

<p>Mindbody: /* Phytochemistry, toxicity and medicinal use */</p> <hr /> <div><onlyinclude><br /> {{botanics_info|image:Acacia confusa.jpg|Acacia confusa|<br /> * N-methyltryptamine, N,N-dimethyltryptamine, and N,N-dimethyltryptamine-N-oxide (Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text])}}<br /> </onlyinclude><br /> <br /> '''Acacia confusa''' is a perennial tree native to South-East Asia. Some common names for it are '''Acacia Petit Feuille''', '''Small Philippine Acacia''', '''Formosa Acacia''' (Taiwan Acacia) and '''Formosan Koa'''. It grows to a height of 15m. The tree has become very common in Hawaii, where the species is considered invasive.<ref>[http://www.hear.org/Pier/wra/pacific/acacia_confusa_htmlwra.htm Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER)]</ref><br /> <br /> ==Entheogenic use==<br /> <br /> Little research has been done, but successful ayahuasca preparations<ref>[http://www.scribd.com/doc/18291069/A-Guide-to-Brewing-Asian-Ayahuasca- A Guide to Brewing Asian Ayahuasca]</ref> and direct oral activity<ref>[http://www.dmt-nexus.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=12190 DMT-Nexus report on oral activity of the root bark]</ref> using the root bark (and possibly, ordinary bark) have been reported.<br /> <br /> ==Phytochemistry, toxicity and medicinal use==<br /> <br /> The psychoactive tryptamines extracted from Acacia confusa are described in a number of publications. <ref>Arthur, H.R., Loo, S.N. & Lamberton, J.A. Nb-methylated tryptamines and other constituents of Acacia confusa Merr. of Hong Kong. Aust. J Chem. 20 (1967) 811 [http://www.publish.csiro.au/?act=view_file&file_id=CH9670811.pdf online text]; Lee, T.H. and Chou, C.H. ''Flavonoid aglycones and indole alkaloids from the roots of Acacia confusa'', Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society 47 (2000) 1287-1290, [http://proj3.sinica.edu.tw/~chem/servxx6/files/paper_11602_1269499169.pdf online text]; Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text]</ref><br /> <br /> The plant is considered medicinal in Taiwan.<ref>Li, Thomas S. C. ''Taiwanese Native Medicinal Plants: Phytopharmacology and Therapeutic Values'', CRC Press (2006), ISBN: 0849392497, p.2. [http://books.google.com/books?id=cAYXHeEPdB0C&lpg=PP1&pg=PA2#v=onepage&q&f=false online GoogleBooks preview] [http://www.fk.uwks.ac.id/elib/Arsip/E-Library/e-book/FARMAKOLOGI%20-%20PHARMACOLOGY/Taiwanese%20Native%20Medicinal%20Plants%20-%20Phytopharmacology%20and%20Therapeutic%20Values.pdf full text]</ref> (The same publication reports it as toxic, without providing further details.)<br /> <br /> Online excerpts from Chinese medicine books (precise references are not given) state that the root can be used for detoxification, treating larynx and windpipe inflammation and liver disorders. (Original Chinese text: [http://www.tcmclub.com/index.php/thread/view/id-284 根有清热解毒、解暑发表的功能。可用于治疗咽喉肿痛，黄疸性肝炎及慢性气管炎等。])<br /> <br /> Positive outcome has been reported for applications of Acacia confusa bark extract to combat the liver toxicity of carbon tetrachloride in rats. <ref>Tung, Y.-T., Wu, J.-H., Huang, C.-C., Peng, H.-C., Chen, Y.-L., Yang, S.-C., Chang, S. T. ''Protective effect of Acacia confusa bark extract and its active compound gallic acid against carbon tetrachloride-induced chronic liver injury in rats'', Food and Chemical Toxicology 47 (2009) 1385–1392, [http://ntur.lib.ntu.edu.tw/bitstream/246246/177279/1/02.pdf online text]</ref> Goat foraging on the plant has been observed. <ref>K. Hagstrom, M. L. Christiansen and E. R. Cleveland. ''Plants in Hawaii that are eaten by goats'', J. Haw. Pac. Agri. 4 (1993) 101-105, [http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/academics/cafnrm/research/documents/J_Haw_13_000.pdf online text] </ref><br /> <br /> The seeds are considered poisonous and reported to cause headache upon ingestion. <ref>[http://edu.ocac.gov.tw/local/nature/e/se/se1a08.htm]</ref><br /> <br /> ===Root bark===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 1.43%<ref name="lyc">[http://users.lycaeum.org/~mulga/acacia/confusaphy.html Lycaeum]</ref><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine|N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 1.15%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Seeds===<br /> *Neurolathryogen, i.e. [http://www.genome.ad.jp/dbget-bin/www_bget?compound+C04209 α-amino-β-oxalylaminopropionic acid], which can cause neurological damage, paralysis and death.<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Stems===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 0.04%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 0.01%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Phyllodes===<br /> No alkaloids are found in the phyllodes (leaf-like structures).<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ==Notes on obtaining the plant material in Taiwan==<br /> <br /> 1) The tree appears to be very common in Taiwan (its local name is 相思樹, which amusingly translates as "thinking-of-each-other tree").<br /> <br /> 2) The root (相思樹根) seems to have some very limited use in traditional medicine, externally and perhaps internally for liver disease.<br /> <br /> 3) The root does not seem to be carried by Chinese medicine stores (中藥店), but it is carried by "herbal medicine stores" (草藥店 or 青草店), though not every store would have it, since the demand is low.<br /> <br /> 4) There is a huge conglomeration of these herbal shops next to Longshan temple (龍山寺) in Taipei, where fresh root can be purchased (as of April 2010, 150 Taiwan dollars, roughly $5, for 600g, with 1 day pre-order needed). The bark can be easily separated from the fresh root.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> <br /> <references /><br /> <br /> ==Links==<br /> <br /> *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa on Wikipedia]<br /> *[http://www.erowid.org/plants/acacia/acacia.shtml Erowid Acacia vault]<br /> *[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6866033157 A group in Taiwan conducting ayahuasca sessions using Acacia confusa]<br /> <br /> {{Page Footer|Botanics|DMT Containing Plants}}</div>

Mindbody https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa 2010-05-13T04:46:37Z

<p>Mindbody: /* Entheogenic use */</p> <hr /> <div><onlyinclude><br /> {{botanics_info|image:Acacia confusa.jpg|Acacia confusa|<br /> * N-methyltryptamine, N,N-dimethyltryptamine, and N,N-dimethyltryptamine-N-oxide (Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text])}}<br /> </onlyinclude><br /> <br /> '''Acacia confusa''' is a perennial tree native to South-East Asia. Some common names for it are '''Acacia Petit Feuille''', '''Small Philippine Acacia''', '''Formosa Acacia''' (Taiwan Acacia) and '''Formosan Koa'''. It grows to a height of 15m. The tree has become very common in Hawaii, where the species is considered invasive.<ref>[http://www.hear.org/Pier/wra/pacific/acacia_confusa_htmlwra.htm Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER)]</ref><br /> <br /> ==Entheogenic use==<br /> <br /> Little research has been done, but successful ayahuasca preparations<ref>[http://www.scribd.com/doc/18291069/A-Guide-to-Brewing-Asian-Ayahuasca- A Guide to Brewing Asian Ayahuasca]</ref> and direct oral activity<ref>[http://www.dmt-nexus.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=12190 DMT-Nexus report on oral activity of the root bark]</ref> using the root bark (and possibly, ordinary bark) have been reported.<br /> <br /> ==Phytochemistry, toxicity and medicinal use==<br /> <br /> The psychoactive tryptamines extracted from Acacia confusa are described in a number of publications. <ref>Arthur, H.R., Loo, S.N. & Lamberton, J.A. Nb-methylated tryptamines and other constituents of Acacia confusa Merr. of Hong Kong. Aust. J Chem. 20 (1967) 811 [http://www.publish.csiro.au/?act=view_file&file_id=CH9670811.pdf online text]; Lee, T.H. and Chou, C.H. ''Flavonoid aglycones and indole alkaloids from the roots of Acacia confusa'', Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society 47 (2000) 1287-1290, [http://proj3.sinica.edu.tw/~chem/servxx6/files/paper_11602_1269499169.pdf online text]; Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text]</ref><br /> <br /> The plant is considered medicinal in Taiwan.<ref>Li, Thomas S. C. ''Taiwanese Native Medicinal Plants: Phytopharmacology and Therapeutic Values'', CRC Press (2006), ISBN: 0849392497, p.2. [http://books.google.com/books?id=cAYXHeEPdB0C&lpg=PP1&pg=PA2#v=onepage&q&f=false online GoogleBooks preview] [http://www.fk.uwks.ac.id/elib/Arsip/E-Library/e-book/FARMAKOLOGI%20-%20PHARMACOLOGY/Taiwanese%20Native%20Medicinal%20Plants%20-%20Phytopharmacology%20and%20Therapeutic%20Values.pdf full text]</ref> (The same publication reports it as toxic, without providing further details.)<br /> <br /> Online excerpts from Chinese medicine books (precise references are not given) state that the root can be used for detoxification, treating larynx and windpipe inflammation and liver disorders. (Original Chinese text: [http://www.tcmclub.com/index.php/thread/view/id-284 根有清热解毒、解暑发表的功能。可用于治疗咽喉肿痛，黄疸性肝炎及慢性气管炎等。])<br /> <br /> Positive outcome has been reported for applications of Acacia confusa bark extract to combat the liver toxicity of carbon tetrachloride in rats. <ref>Tung, Y.-T., Wu, J.-H., Huang, C.-C., Peng, H.-C., Chen, Y.-L., Yang, S.-C., Chang, S. T. ''Protective effect of Acacia confusa bark extract and its active compound gallic acid against carbon tetrachloride-induced chronic liver injury in rats'', Food and Chemical Toxicology 47 (2009) 1385–1392, [http://ntur.lib.ntu.edu.tw/bitstream/246246/177279/1/02.pdf online text]</ref> Goat foraging on the plant has been observed. <ref>K. Hagstrom, M. L. Christiansen and E. R. Cleveland. ''Plants in Hawaii that are eaten by goats'', J. Haw. Pac. Agri. 4 (1993) 101-105, [http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/academics/cafnrm/research/documents/J_Haw_13_000.pdf online text] </ref><br /> <br /> ===Root bark===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 1.43%<ref name="lyc">[http://users.lycaeum.org/~mulga/acacia/confusaphy.html Lycaeum]</ref><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine|N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 1.15%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Seeds===<br /> *Neurolathryogen, i.e. [http://www.genome.ad.jp/dbget-bin/www_bget?compound+C04209 α-amino-β-oxalylaminopropionic acid], which can cause neurological damage, paralysis and death.<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Stems===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 0.04%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 0.01%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Phyllodes===<br /> No alkaloids are found in the phyllodes (leaf-like structures).<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ==Notes on obtaining the plant material in Taiwan==<br /> <br /> 1) The tree appears to be very common in Taiwan (its local name is 相思樹, which amusingly translates as "thinking-of-each-other tree").<br /> <br /> 2) The root (相思樹根) seems to have some very limited use in traditional medicine, externally and perhaps internally for liver disease.<br /> <br /> 3) The root does not seem to be carried by Chinese medicine stores (中藥店), but it is carried by "herbal medicine stores" (草藥店 or 青草店), though not every store would have it, since the demand is low.<br /> <br /> 4) There is a huge conglomeration of these herbal shops next to Longshan temple (龍山寺) in Taipei, where fresh root can be purchased (as of April 2010, 150 Taiwan dollars, roughly $5, for 600g, with 1 day pre-order needed). The bark can be easily separated from the fresh root.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> <br /> <references /><br /> <br /> ==Links==<br /> <br /> *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa on Wikipedia]<br /> *[http://www.erowid.org/plants/acacia/acacia.shtml Erowid Acacia vault]<br /> *[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6866033157 A group in Taiwan conducting ayahuasca sessions using Acacia confusa]<br /> <br /> {{Page Footer|Botanics|DMT Containing Plants}}</div>

Mindbody https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa 2010-05-11T00:46:20Z

<p>Mindbody: /* Links */</p> <hr /> <div><onlyinclude><br /> {{botanics_info|image:Acacia confusa.jpg|Acacia confusa|<br /> * N-methyltryptamine, N,N-dimethyltryptamine, and N,N-dimethyltryptamine-N-oxide (Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text])}}<br /> </onlyinclude><br /> <br /> '''Acacia confusa''' is a perennial tree native to South-East Asia. Some common names for it are '''Acacia Petit Feuille''', '''Small Philippine Acacia''', '''Formosa Acacia''' (Taiwan Acacia) and '''Formosan Koa'''. It grows to a height of 15m. The tree has become very common in Hawaii, where the species is considered invasive.<ref>[http://www.hear.org/Pier/wra/pacific/acacia_confusa_htmlwra.htm Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER)]</ref><br /> <br /> ==Entheogenic use==<br /> <br /> Little research has been done, but successful [http://www.anoniem.org/?http://www.scribd.com/doc/18291069/A-Guide-to-Brewing-Asian-Ayahuasca- ayahuasca preparations] and [https://www.dmt-nexus.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=12190 direct oral activity] using the root bark (and possibly, ordinary bark) have been reported.<br /> <br /> ==Phytochemistry, toxicity and medicinal use==<br /> <br /> The psychoactive tryptamines extracted from Acacia confusa are described in a number of publications. <ref>Arthur, H.R., Loo, S.N. & Lamberton, J.A. Nb-methylated tryptamines and other constituents of Acacia confusa Merr. of Hong Kong. Aust. J Chem. 20 (1967) 811 [http://www.publish.csiro.au/?act=view_file&file_id=CH9670811.pdf online text]; Lee, T.H. and Chou, C.H. ''Flavonoid aglycones and indole alkaloids from the roots of Acacia confusa'', Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society 47 (2000) 1287-1290, [http://proj3.sinica.edu.tw/~chem/servxx6/files/paper_11602_1269499169.pdf online text]; Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text]</ref><br /> <br /> The plant is considered medicinal in Taiwan.<ref>Li, Thomas S. C. ''Taiwanese Native Medicinal Plants: Phytopharmacology and Therapeutic Values'', CRC Press (2006), ISBN: 0849392497, p.2. [http://books.google.com/books?id=cAYXHeEPdB0C&lpg=PP1&pg=PA2#v=onepage&q&f=false online GoogleBooks preview] [http://www.fk.uwks.ac.id/elib/Arsip/E-Library/e-book/FARMAKOLOGI%20-%20PHARMACOLOGY/Taiwanese%20Native%20Medicinal%20Plants%20-%20Phytopharmacology%20and%20Therapeutic%20Values.pdf full text]</ref> (The same publication reports it as toxic, without providing further details.)<br /> <br /> Online excerpts from Chinese medicine books (precise references are not given) state that the root can be used for detoxification, treating larynx and windpipe inflammation and liver disorders. (Original Chinese text: [http://www.tcmclub.com/index.php/thread/view/id-284 根有清热解毒、解暑发表的功能。可用于治疗咽喉肿痛，黄疸性肝炎及慢性气管炎等。])<br /> <br /> Positive outcome has been reported for applications of Acacia confusa bark extract to combat the liver toxicity of carbon tetrachloride in rats. <ref>Tung, Y.-T., Wu, J.-H., Huang, C.-C., Peng, H.-C., Chen, Y.-L., Yang, S.-C., Chang, S. T. ''Protective effect of Acacia confusa bark extract and its active compound gallic acid against carbon tetrachloride-induced chronic liver injury in rats'', Food and Chemical Toxicology 47 (2009) 1385–1392, [http://ntur.lib.ntu.edu.tw/bitstream/246246/177279/1/02.pdf online text]</ref> Goat foraging on the plant has been observed. <ref>K. Hagstrom, M. L. Christiansen and E. R. Cleveland. ''Plants in Hawaii that are eaten by goats'', J. Haw. Pac. Agri. 4 (1993) 101-105, [http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/academics/cafnrm/research/documents/J_Haw_13_000.pdf online text] </ref><br /> <br /> ===Root bark===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 1.43%<ref name="lyc">[http://users.lycaeum.org/~mulga/acacia/confusaphy.html Lycaeum]</ref><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine|N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 1.15%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Seeds===<br /> *Neurolathryogen, i.e. [http://www.genome.ad.jp/dbget-bin/www_bget?compound+C04209 α-amino-β-oxalylaminopropionic acid], which can cause neurological damage, paralysis and death.<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Stems===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 0.04%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 0.01%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Phyllodes===<br /> No alkaloids are found in the phyllodes (leaf-like structures).<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ==Notes on obtaining the plant material in Taiwan==<br /> <br /> 1) The tree appears to be very common in Taiwan (its local name is 相思樹, which amusingly translates as "thinking-of-each-other tree").<br /> <br /> 2) The root (相思樹根) seems to have some very limited use in traditional medicine, externally and perhaps internally for liver disease.<br /> <br /> 3) The root does not seem to be carried by Chinese medicine stores (中藥店), but it is carried by "herbal medicine stores" (草藥店 or 青草店), though not every store would have it, since the demand is low.<br /> <br /> 4) There is a huge conglomeration of these herbal shops next to Longshan temple (龍山寺) in Taipei, where fresh root can be purchased (as of April 2010, 150 Taiwan dollars, roughly $5, for 600g, with 1 day pre-order needed). The bark can be easily separated from the fresh root.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> <br /> <references /><br /> <br /> ==Links==<br /> <br /> *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa on Wikipedia]<br /> *[http://www.erowid.org/plants/acacia/acacia.shtml Erowid Acacia vault]<br /> *[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6866033157 A group in Taiwan conducting ayahuasca sessions using Acacia confusa]<br /> <br /> {{Page Footer|Botanics|DMT Containing Plants}}</div>

Mindbody https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa 2010-05-11T00:40:26Z

<p>Mindbody: /* Links */</p> <hr /> <div><onlyinclude><br /> {{botanics_info|image:Acacia confusa.jpg|Acacia confusa|<br /> * N-methyltryptamine, N,N-dimethyltryptamine, and N,N-dimethyltryptamine-N-oxide (Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text])}}<br /> </onlyinclude><br /> <br /> '''Acacia confusa''' is a perennial tree native to South-East Asia. Some common names for it are '''Acacia Petit Feuille''', '''Small Philippine Acacia''', '''Formosa Acacia''' (Taiwan Acacia) and '''Formosan Koa'''. It grows to a height of 15m. The tree has become very common in Hawaii, where the species is considered invasive.<ref>[http://www.hear.org/Pier/wra/pacific/acacia_confusa_htmlwra.htm Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER)]</ref><br /> <br /> ==Entheogenic use==<br /> <br /> Little research has been done, but successful [http://www.anoniem.org/?http://www.scribd.com/doc/18291069/A-Guide-to-Brewing-Asian-Ayahuasca- ayahuasca preparations] and [https://www.dmt-nexus.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=12190 direct oral activity] using the root bark (and possibly, ordinary bark) have been reported.<br /> <br /> ==Phytochemistry, toxicity and medicinal use==<br /> <br /> The psychoactive tryptamines extracted from Acacia confusa are described in a number of publications. <ref>Arthur, H.R., Loo, S.N. & Lamberton, J.A. Nb-methylated tryptamines and other constituents of Acacia confusa Merr. of Hong Kong. Aust. J Chem. 20 (1967) 811 [http://www.publish.csiro.au/?act=view_file&file_id=CH9670811.pdf online text]; Lee, T.H. and Chou, C.H. ''Flavonoid aglycones and indole alkaloids from the roots of Acacia confusa'', Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society 47 (2000) 1287-1290, [http://proj3.sinica.edu.tw/~chem/servxx6/files/paper_11602_1269499169.pdf online text]; Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text]</ref><br /> <br /> The plant is considered medicinal in Taiwan.<ref>Li, Thomas S. C. ''Taiwanese Native Medicinal Plants: Phytopharmacology and Therapeutic Values'', CRC Press (2006), ISBN: 0849392497, p.2. [http://books.google.com/books?id=cAYXHeEPdB0C&lpg=PP1&pg=PA2#v=onepage&q&f=false online GoogleBooks preview] [http://www.fk.uwks.ac.id/elib/Arsip/E-Library/e-book/FARMAKOLOGI%20-%20PHARMACOLOGY/Taiwanese%20Native%20Medicinal%20Plants%20-%20Phytopharmacology%20and%20Therapeutic%20Values.pdf full text]</ref> (The same publication reports it as toxic, without providing further details.)<br /> <br /> Online excerpts from Chinese medicine books (precise references are not given) state that the root can be used for detoxification, treating larynx and windpipe inflammation and liver disorders. (Original Chinese text: [http://www.tcmclub.com/index.php/thread/view/id-284 根有清热解毒、解暑发表的功能。可用于治疗咽喉肿痛，黄疸性肝炎及慢性气管炎等。])<br /> <br /> Positive outcome has been reported for applications of Acacia confusa bark extract to combat the liver toxicity of carbon tetrachloride in rats. <ref>Tung, Y.-T., Wu, J.-H., Huang, C.-C., Peng, H.-C., Chen, Y.-L., Yang, S.-C., Chang, S. T. ''Protective effect of Acacia confusa bark extract and its active compound gallic acid against carbon tetrachloride-induced chronic liver injury in rats'', Food and Chemical Toxicology 47 (2009) 1385–1392, [http://ntur.lib.ntu.edu.tw/bitstream/246246/177279/1/02.pdf online text]</ref> Goat foraging on the plant has been observed. <ref>K. Hagstrom, M. L. Christiansen and E. R. Cleveland. ''Plants in Hawaii that are eaten by goats'', J. Haw. Pac. Agri. 4 (1993) 101-105, [http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/academics/cafnrm/research/documents/J_Haw_13_000.pdf online text] </ref><br /> <br /> ===Root bark===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 1.43%<ref name="lyc">[http://users.lycaeum.org/~mulga/acacia/confusaphy.html Lycaeum]</ref><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine|N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 1.15%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Seeds===<br /> *Neurolathryogen, i.e. [http://www.genome.ad.jp/dbget-bin/www_bget?compound+C04209 α-amino-β-oxalylaminopropionic acid], which can cause neurological damage, paralysis and death.<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Stems===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 0.04%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 0.01%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Phyllodes===<br /> No alkaloids are found in the phyllodes (leaf-like structures).<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ==Notes on obtaining the plant material in Taiwan==<br /> <br /> 1) The tree appears to be very common in Taiwan (its local name is 相思樹, which amusingly translates as "thinking-of-each-other tree").<br /> <br /> 2) The root (相思樹根) seems to have some very limited use in traditional medicine, externally and perhaps internally for liver disease.<br /> <br /> 3) The root does not seem to be carried by Chinese medicine stores (中藥店), but it is carried by "herbal medicine stores" (草藥店 or 青草店), though not every store would have it, since the demand is low.<br /> <br /> 4) There is a huge conglomeration of these herbal shops next to Longshan temple (龍山寺) in Taipei, where fresh root can be purchased (as of April 2010, 150 Taiwan dollars, roughly $5, for 600g, with 1 day pre-order needed). The bark can be easily separated from the fresh root.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> <br /> <references /><br /> <br /> ==Links==<br /> <br /> *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa on Wikipedia]<br /> *[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6866033157 A group in Taiwan conducting ayahuasca sessions using Acacia confusa]<br /> <br /> {{Page Footer|Botanics|DMT Containing Plants}}</div>

Mindbody https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa 2010-05-09T07:05:02Z

<p>Mindbody: /* Phytochemistry, toxicity and medicinal use */</p> <hr /> <div><onlyinclude><br /> {{botanics_info|image:Acacia confusa.jpg|Acacia confusa|<br /> * N-methyltryptamine, N,N-dimethyltryptamine, and N,N-dimethyltryptamine-N-oxide (Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text])}}<br /> </onlyinclude><br /> <br /> '''Acacia confusa''' is a perennial tree native to South-East Asia. Some common names for it are '''Acacia Petit Feuille''', '''Small Philippine Acacia''', '''Formosa Acacia''' (Taiwan Acacia) and '''Formosan Koa'''. It grows to a height of 15m. The tree has become very common in Hawaii, where the species is considered invasive.<ref>[http://www.hear.org/Pier/wra/pacific/acacia_confusa_htmlwra.htm Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER)]</ref><br /> <br /> ==Entheogenic use==<br /> <br /> Little research has been done, but successful [http://www.anoniem.org/?http://www.scribd.com/doc/18291069/A-Guide-to-Brewing-Asian-Ayahuasca- ayahuasca preparations] and [https://www.dmt-nexus.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=12190 direct oral activity] using the root bark (and possibly, ordinary bark) have been reported.<br /> <br /> ==Phytochemistry, toxicity and medicinal use==<br /> <br /> The psychoactive tryptamines extracted from Acacia confusa are described in a number of publications. <ref>Arthur, H.R., Loo, S.N. & Lamberton, J.A. Nb-methylated tryptamines and other constituents of Acacia confusa Merr. of Hong Kong. Aust. J Chem. 20 (1967) 811 [http://www.publish.csiro.au/?act=view_file&file_id=CH9670811.pdf online text]; Lee, T.H. and Chou, C.H. ''Flavonoid aglycones and indole alkaloids from the roots of Acacia confusa'', Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society 47 (2000) 1287-1290, [http://proj3.sinica.edu.tw/~chem/servxx6/files/paper_11602_1269499169.pdf online text]; Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text]</ref><br /> <br /> The plant is considered medicinal in Taiwan.<ref>Li, Thomas S. C. ''Taiwanese Native Medicinal Plants: Phytopharmacology and Therapeutic Values'', CRC Press (2006), ISBN: 0849392497, p.2. [http://books.google.com/books?id=cAYXHeEPdB0C&lpg=PP1&pg=PA2#v=onepage&q&f=false online GoogleBooks preview] [http://www.fk.uwks.ac.id/elib/Arsip/E-Library/e-book/FARMAKOLOGI%20-%20PHARMACOLOGY/Taiwanese%20Native%20Medicinal%20Plants%20-%20Phytopharmacology%20and%20Therapeutic%20Values.pdf full text]</ref> (The same publication reports it as toxic, without providing further details.)<br /> <br /> Online excerpts from Chinese medicine books (precise references are not given) state that the root can be used for detoxification, treating larynx and windpipe inflammation and liver disorders. (Original Chinese text: [http://www.tcmclub.com/index.php/thread/view/id-284 根有清热解毒、解暑发表的功能。可用于治疗咽喉肿痛，黄疸性肝炎及慢性气管炎等。])<br /> <br /> Positive outcome has been reported for applications of Acacia confusa bark extract to combat the liver toxicity of carbon tetrachloride in rats. <ref>Tung, Y.-T., Wu, J.-H., Huang, C.-C., Peng, H.-C., Chen, Y.-L., Yang, S.-C., Chang, S. T. ''Protective effect of Acacia confusa bark extract and its active compound gallic acid against carbon tetrachloride-induced chronic liver injury in rats'', Food and Chemical Toxicology 47 (2009) 1385–1392, [http://ntur.lib.ntu.edu.tw/bitstream/246246/177279/1/02.pdf online text]</ref> Goat foraging on the plant has been observed. <ref>K. Hagstrom, M. L. Christiansen and E. R. Cleveland. ''Plants in Hawaii that are eaten by goats'', J. Haw. Pac. Agri. 4 (1993) 101-105, [http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/academics/cafnrm/research/documents/J_Haw_13_000.pdf online text] </ref><br /> <br /> ===Root bark===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 1.43%<ref name="lyc">[http://users.lycaeum.org/~mulga/acacia/confusaphy.html Lycaeum]</ref><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine|N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 1.15%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Seeds===<br /> *Neurolathryogen, i.e. [http://www.genome.ad.jp/dbget-bin/www_bget?compound+C04209 α-amino-β-oxalylaminopropionic acid], which can cause neurological damage, paralysis and death.<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Stems===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 0.04%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 0.01%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Phyllodes===<br /> No alkaloids are found in the phyllodes (leaf-like structures).<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ==Notes on obtaining the plant material in Taiwan==<br /> <br /> 1) The tree appears to be very common in Taiwan (its local name is 相思樹, which amusingly translates as "thinking-of-each-other tree").<br /> <br /> 2) The root (相思樹根) seems to have some very limited use in traditional medicine, externally and perhaps internally for liver disease.<br /> <br /> 3) The root does not seem to be carried by Chinese medicine stores (中藥店), but it is carried by "herbal medicine stores" (草藥店 or 青草店), though not every store would have it, since the demand is low.<br /> <br /> 4) There is a huge conglomeration of these herbal shops next to Longshan temple (龍山寺) in Taipei, where fresh root can be purchased (as of April 2010, 150 Taiwan dollars, roughly $5, for 600g, with 1 day pre-order needed). The bark can be easily separated from the fresh root.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> <br /> <references /><br /> <br /> ==Links==<br /> <br /> *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa on Wikipedia]<br /> <br /> {{Page Footer|Botanics|DMT Containing Plants}}</div>

Mindbody https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa 2010-05-09T04:19:45Z

<p>Mindbody: /* Phytochemistry, toxicity and medicinal use */</p> <hr /> <div><onlyinclude><br /> {{botanics_info|image:Acacia confusa.jpg|Acacia confusa|<br /> * N-methyltryptamine, N,N-dimethyltryptamine, and N,N-dimethyltryptamine-N-oxide (Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text])}}<br /> </onlyinclude><br /> <br /> '''Acacia confusa''' is a perennial tree native to South-East Asia. Some common names for it are '''Acacia Petit Feuille''', '''Small Philippine Acacia''', '''Formosa Acacia''' (Taiwan Acacia) and '''Formosan Koa'''. It grows to a height of 15m. The tree has become very common in Hawaii, where the species is considered invasive.<ref>[http://www.hear.org/Pier/wra/pacific/acacia_confusa_htmlwra.htm Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER)]</ref><br /> <br /> ==Entheogenic use==<br /> <br /> Little research has been done, but successful [http://www.anoniem.org/?http://www.scribd.com/doc/18291069/A-Guide-to-Brewing-Asian-Ayahuasca- ayahuasca preparations] and [https://www.dmt-nexus.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=12190 direct oral activity] using the root bark (and possibly, ordinary bark) have been reported.<br /> <br /> ==Phytochemistry, toxicity and medicinal use==<br /> <br /> The psychoactive tryptamines extracted from Acacia confusa are described in a number of publications, including some recent ones. <ref>Lee, T.H. and Chou, C.H. ''Flavonoid aglycones and indole alkaloids from the roots of Acacia confusa'', Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society 47 (2000) 1287-1290, [http://proj3.sinica.edu.tw/~chem/servxx6/files/paper_11602_1269499169.pdf online text]; Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text]</ref><br /> <br /> The plant is considered medicinal in Taiwan.<ref>Li, Thomas S. C. ''Taiwanese Native Medicinal Plants: Phytopharmacology and Therapeutic Values'', CRC Press (2006), ISBN: 0849392497, p.2. [http://books.google.com/books?id=cAYXHeEPdB0C&lpg=PP1&pg=PA2#v=onepage&q&f=false online GoogleBooks preview] [http://www.fk.uwks.ac.id/elib/Arsip/E-Library/e-book/FARMAKOLOGI%20-%20PHARMACOLOGY/Taiwanese%20Native%20Medicinal%20Plants%20-%20Phytopharmacology%20and%20Therapeutic%20Values.pdf full text]</ref> (The same publication reports it as toxic, without providing further details.)<br /> <br /> Online excerpts from Chinese medicine books (precise references are not given) state that the root can be used for detoxification, treating larynx and windpipe inflammation and liver disorders. (Original Chinese text: [http://www.tcmclub.com/index.php/thread/view/id-284 根有清热解毒、解暑发表的功能。可用于治疗咽喉肿痛，黄疸性肝炎及慢性气管炎等。])<br /> <br /> Positive outcome has been reported for applications of Acacia confusa bark extract to combat the liver toxicity of carbon tetrachloride in rats. <ref>Tung, Y.-T., Wu, J.-H., Huang, C.-C., Peng, H.-C., Chen, Y.-L., Yang, S.-C., Chang, S. T. ''Protective effect of Acacia confusa bark extract and its active compound gallic acid against carbon tetrachloride-induced chronic liver injury in rats'', Food and Chemical Toxicology 47 (2009) 1385–1392, [http://ntur.lib.ntu.edu.tw/bitstream/246246/177279/1/02.pdf online text]</ref> Goat foraging on the plant has been observed. <ref>K. Hagstrom, M. L. Christiansen and E. R. Cleveland. ''Plants in Hawaii that are eaten by goats'', J. Haw. Pac. Agri. 4 (1993) 101-105, [http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/academics/cafnrm/research/documents/J_Haw_13_000.pdf online text] </ref><br /> <br /> ===Root bark===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 1.43%<ref name="lyc">[http://users.lycaeum.org/~mulga/acacia/confusaphy.html Lycaeum]</ref><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine|N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 1.15%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Seeds===<br /> *Neurolathryogen, i.e. [http://www.genome.ad.jp/dbget-bin/www_bget?compound+C04209 α-amino-β-oxalylaminopropionic acid], which can cause neurological damage, paralysis and death.<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Stems===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 0.04%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 0.01%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Phyllodes===<br /> No alkaloids are found in the phyllodes (leaf-like structures).<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ==Notes on obtaining the plant material in Taiwan==<br /> <br /> 1) The tree appears to be very common in Taiwan (its local name is 相思樹, which amusingly translates as "thinking-of-each-other tree").<br /> <br /> 2) The root (相思樹根) seems to have some very limited use in traditional medicine, externally and perhaps internally for liver disease.<br /> <br /> 3) The root does not seem to be carried by Chinese medicine stores (中藥店), but it is carried by "herbal medicine stores" (草藥店 or 青草店), though not every store would have it, since the demand is low.<br /> <br /> 4) There is a huge conglomeration of these herbal shops next to Longshan temple (龍山寺) in Taipei, where fresh root can be purchased (as of April 2010, 150 Taiwan dollars, roughly $5, for 600g, with 1 day pre-order needed). The bark can be easily separated from the fresh root.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> <br /> <references /><br /> <br /> ==Links==<br /> <br /> *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa on Wikipedia]<br /> <br /> {{Page Footer|Botanics|DMT Containing Plants}}</div>

Mindbody https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa 2010-05-09T04:18:58Z

<p>Mindbody: /* Phytochemistry, toxicity and medicinal use */</p> <hr /> <div><onlyinclude><br /> {{botanics_info|image:Acacia confusa.jpg|Acacia confusa|<br /> * N-methyltryptamine, N,N-dimethyltryptamine, and N,N-dimethyltryptamine-N-oxide (Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text])}}<br /> </onlyinclude><br /> <br /> '''Acacia confusa''' is a perennial tree native to South-East Asia. Some common names for it are '''Acacia Petit Feuille''', '''Small Philippine Acacia''', '''Formosa Acacia''' (Taiwan Acacia) and '''Formosan Koa'''. It grows to a height of 15m. The tree has become very common in Hawaii, where the species is considered invasive.<ref>[http://www.hear.org/Pier/wra/pacific/acacia_confusa_htmlwra.htm Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER)]</ref><br /> <br /> ==Entheogenic use==<br /> <br /> Little research has been done, but successful [http://www.anoniem.org/?http://www.scribd.com/doc/18291069/A-Guide-to-Brewing-Asian-Ayahuasca- ayahuasca preparations] and [https://www.dmt-nexus.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=12190 direct oral activity] using the root bark (and possibly, ordinary bark) have been reported.<br /> <br /> ==Phytochemistry, toxicity and medicinal use==<br /> <br /> The psychoactive tryptamines extracted from Acacia confusa are described in a number of publications, including some recent ones. <ref>Lee, T.H. and Chou, C.H. ''Flavonoid aglycones and indole alkaloids from the roots of Acacia confusa'', Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society 47 (2000) 1287-1290, [http://proj3.sinica.edu.tw/~chem/servxx6/files/paper_11602_1269499169.pdf online text]; Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text]</ref><br /> <br /> The plant is considered medicinal in Taiwan.<ref>Li, Thomas S. C. ''Taiwanese Native Medicinal Plants: Phytopharmacology and Therapeutic Values'', CRC Press (2006), ISBN: 0849392497, p.2. [http://books.google.com/books?id=cAYXHeEPdB0C&lpg=PP1&pg=PA2#v=onepage&q&f=false online GoogleBooks preview] [http://www.fk.uwks.ac.id/elib/Arsip/E-Library/e-book/FARMAKOLOGI%20-%20PHARMACOLOGY/Taiwanese%20Native%20Medicinal%20Plants%20-%20Phytopharmacology%20and%20Therapeutic%20Values.pdf full text]</ref> (The same publication reports it as toxic, without providing further details.)<br /> <br /> Online excerpts from Chinese medicine books (precise references are not given) state that the root can be used for detoxification, treating larynx and windpipe inflammation and liver disorders. (Original Chinese text: [http://www.tcmclub.com/index.php/thread/view/id-284 根有清热解毒、解暑发表的功能。可用于治疗咽喉肿痛，黄疸性肝炎及慢性气管炎等。])<br /> <br /> Positive outcome has been reported for applications of Acacia confusa bark extract to combat the liver toxicity of carbon tetrachloride in rats. <ref>Tung, Y.-T., Wu, J.-H., Huang, C.-C., Peng, H.-C., Chen, Y.-L., Yang, S.-C., Chang, S. T. ''Protective effect of Acacia confusa bark extract and its active compound gallic acid against carbon tetrachloride-induced chronic liver injury in rats'', Food and Chemical Toxicology 47 (2009) 1385–1392, [http://ntur.lib.ntu.edu.tw/bitstream/246246/177279/1/02.pdf online text]</ref> Goat foraging on the plant has been observed. <ref>K. Hagstrom, M. L. Christiansen and E. R. Cleveland. ''Plants in Hawaii that are eaten by goats, J. Haw. Pac. Agri. 4 (1993) 101-105, [http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/academics/cafnrm/research/documents/J_Haw_13_000.pdf online text] </ref><br /> <br /> ===Root bark===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 1.43%<ref name="lyc">[http://users.lycaeum.org/~mulga/acacia/confusaphy.html Lycaeum]</ref><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine|N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 1.15%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Seeds===<br /> *Neurolathryogen, i.e. [http://www.genome.ad.jp/dbget-bin/www_bget?compound+C04209 α-amino-β-oxalylaminopropionic acid], which can cause neurological damage, paralysis and death.<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Stems===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 0.04%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 0.01%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Phyllodes===<br /> No alkaloids are found in the phyllodes (leaf-like structures).<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ==Notes on obtaining the plant material in Taiwan==<br /> <br /> 1) The tree appears to be very common in Taiwan (its local name is 相思樹, which amusingly translates as "thinking-of-each-other tree").<br /> <br /> 2) The root (相思樹根) seems to have some very limited use in traditional medicine, externally and perhaps internally for liver disease.<br /> <br /> 3) The root does not seem to be carried by Chinese medicine stores (中藥店), but it is carried by "herbal medicine stores" (草藥店 or 青草店), though not every store would have it, since the demand is low.<br /> <br /> 4) There is a huge conglomeration of these herbal shops next to Longshan temple (龍山寺) in Taipei, where fresh root can be purchased (as of April 2010, 150 Taiwan dollars, roughly $5, for 600g, with 1 day pre-order needed). The bark can be easily separated from the fresh root.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> <br /> <references /><br /> <br /> ==Links==<br /> <br /> *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa on Wikipedia]<br /> <br /> {{Page Footer|Botanics|DMT Containing Plants}}</div>

Mindbody https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa 2010-05-08T23:10:31Z

<p>Mindbody: /* Notes on obtaining the plant material in Taiwan */</p> <hr /> <div><onlyinclude><br /> {{botanics_info|image:Acacia confusa.jpg|Acacia confusa|<br /> * N-methyltryptamine, N,N-dimethyltryptamine, and N,N-dimethyltryptamine-N-oxide (Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text])}}<br /> </onlyinclude><br /> <br /> '''Acacia confusa''' is a perennial tree native to South-East Asia. Some common names for it are '''Acacia Petit Feuille''', '''Small Philippine Acacia''', '''Formosa Acacia''' (Taiwan Acacia) and '''Formosan Koa'''. It grows to a height of 15m. The tree has become very common in Hawaii, where the species is considered invasive.<ref>[http://www.hear.org/Pier/wra/pacific/acacia_confusa_htmlwra.htm Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER)]</ref><br /> <br /> ==Entheogenic use==<br /> <br /> Little research has been done, but successful [http://www.anoniem.org/?http://www.scribd.com/doc/18291069/A-Guide-to-Brewing-Asian-Ayahuasca- ayahuasca preparations] and [https://www.dmt-nexus.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=12190 direct oral activity] using the root bark (and possibly, ordinary bark) have been reported.<br /> <br /> ==Phytochemistry, toxicity and medicinal use==<br /> <br /> The psychoactive tryptamines extracted from Acacia confusa are described in a number of publications, including some recent ones. <ref>Lee, T.H. and Chou, C.H. ''Flavonoid aglycones and indole alkaloids from the roots of Acacia confusa'', Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society 47 (2000) 1287-1290, [http://proj3.sinica.edu.tw/~chem/servxx6/files/paper_11602_1269499169.pdf online text]; Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text]</ref><br /> <br /> The plant is considered medicinal in Taiwan.<ref>Li, Thomas S. C. ''Taiwanese Native Medicinal Plants: Phytopharmacology and Therapeutic Values'', CRC Press (2006), ISBN: 0849392497, p.2. [http://books.google.com/books?id=cAYXHeEPdB0C&lpg=PP1&pg=PA2#v=onepage&q&f=false online GoogleBooks preview] [http://www.fk.uwks.ac.id/elib/Arsip/E-Library/e-book/FARMAKOLOGI%20-%20PHARMACOLOGY/Taiwanese%20Native%20Medicinal%20Plants%20-%20Phytopharmacology%20and%20Therapeutic%20Values.pdf full text]</ref> (The same publication reports it as toxic, without providing further details.)<br /> <br /> Online excerpts from Chinese medicine books (precise references are not given) state that the root can be used for detoxification, treating larynx and windpipe inflammation and liver disorders. (Original Chinese text: [http://www.tcmclub.com/index.php/thread/view/id-284 根有清热解毒、解暑发表的功能。可用于治疗咽喉肿痛，黄疸性肝炎及慢性气管炎等。])<br /> <br /> Positive outcome has been reported for applications of Acacia confusa bark extract to combat the liver toxicity of carbon tetrachloride in rats. <ref>Tung, Y.-T., Wu, J.-H., Huang, C.-C., Peng, H.-C., Chen, Y.-L., Yang, S.-C., Chang, S. T. ''Protective effect of Acacia confusa bark extract and its active compound gallic acid against carbon tetrachloride-induced chronic liver injury in rats'', Food and Chemical Toxicology 47 (2009) 1385–1392, [http://ntur.lib.ntu.edu.tw/bitstream/246246/177279/1/02.pdf online text]</ref><br /> <br /> ===Root bark===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 1.43%<ref name="lyc">[http://users.lycaeum.org/~mulga/acacia/confusaphy.html Lycaeum]</ref><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine|N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 1.15%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Seeds===<br /> *Neurolathryogen, i.e. [http://www.genome.ad.jp/dbget-bin/www_bget?compound+C04209 α-amino-β-oxalylaminopropionic acid], which can cause neurological damage, paralysis and death.<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Stems===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 0.04%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 0.01%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Phyllodes===<br /> No alkaloids are found in the phyllodes (leaf-like structures).<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ==Notes on obtaining the plant material in Taiwan==<br /> <br /> 1) The tree appears to be very common in Taiwan (its local name is 相思樹, which amusingly translates as "thinking-of-each-other tree").<br /> <br /> 2) The root (相思樹根) seems to have some very limited use in traditional medicine, externally and perhaps internally for liver disease.<br /> <br /> 3) The root does not seem to be carried by Chinese medicine stores (中藥店), but it is carried by "herbal medicine stores" (草藥店 or 青草店), though not every store would have it, since the demand is low.<br /> <br /> 4) There is a huge conglomeration of these herbal shops next to Longshan temple (龍山寺) in Taipei, where fresh root can be purchased (as of April 2010, 150 Taiwan dollars, roughly $5, for 600g, with 1 day pre-order needed). The bark can be easily separated from the fresh root.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> <br /> <references /><br /> <br /> ==Links==<br /> <br /> *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa on Wikipedia]<br /> <br /> {{Page Footer|Botanics|DMT Containing Plants}}</div>

Mindbody https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa 2010-05-08T23:09:46Z

<p>Mindbody: /* Notes on obtaining the plant material in Taiwan */</p> <hr /> <div><onlyinclude><br /> {{botanics_info|image:Acacia confusa.jpg|Acacia confusa|<br /> * N-methyltryptamine, N,N-dimethyltryptamine, and N,N-dimethyltryptamine-N-oxide (Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text])}}<br /> </onlyinclude><br /> <br /> '''Acacia confusa''' is a perennial tree native to South-East Asia. Some common names for it are '''Acacia Petit Feuille''', '''Small Philippine Acacia''', '''Formosa Acacia''' (Taiwan Acacia) and '''Formosan Koa'''. It grows to a height of 15m. The tree has become very common in Hawaii, where the species is considered invasive.<ref>[http://www.hear.org/Pier/wra/pacific/acacia_confusa_htmlwra.htm Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER)]</ref><br /> <br /> ==Entheogenic use==<br /> <br /> Little research has been done, but successful [http://www.anoniem.org/?http://www.scribd.com/doc/18291069/A-Guide-to-Brewing-Asian-Ayahuasca- ayahuasca preparations] and [https://www.dmt-nexus.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=12190 direct oral activity] using the root bark (and possibly, ordinary bark) have been reported.<br /> <br /> ==Phytochemistry, toxicity and medicinal use==<br /> <br /> The psychoactive tryptamines extracted from Acacia confusa are described in a number of publications, including some recent ones. <ref>Lee, T.H. and Chou, C.H. ''Flavonoid aglycones and indole alkaloids from the roots of Acacia confusa'', Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society 47 (2000) 1287-1290, [http://proj3.sinica.edu.tw/~chem/servxx6/files/paper_11602_1269499169.pdf online text]; Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text]</ref><br /> <br /> The plant is considered medicinal in Taiwan.<ref>Li, Thomas S. C. ''Taiwanese Native Medicinal Plants: Phytopharmacology and Therapeutic Values'', CRC Press (2006), ISBN: 0849392497, p.2. [http://books.google.com/books?id=cAYXHeEPdB0C&lpg=PP1&pg=PA2#v=onepage&q&f=false online GoogleBooks preview] [http://www.fk.uwks.ac.id/elib/Arsip/E-Library/e-book/FARMAKOLOGI%20-%20PHARMACOLOGY/Taiwanese%20Native%20Medicinal%20Plants%20-%20Phytopharmacology%20and%20Therapeutic%20Values.pdf full text]</ref> (The same publication reports it as toxic, without providing further details.)<br /> <br /> Online excerpts from Chinese medicine books (precise references are not given) state that the root can be used for detoxification, treating larynx and windpipe inflammation and liver disorders. (Original Chinese text: [http://www.tcmclub.com/index.php/thread/view/id-284 根有清热解毒、解暑发表的功能。可用于治疗咽喉肿痛，黄疸性肝炎及慢性气管炎等。])<br /> <br /> Positive outcome has been reported for applications of Acacia confusa bark extract to combat the liver toxicity of carbon tetrachloride in rats. <ref>Tung, Y.-T., Wu, J.-H., Huang, C.-C., Peng, H.-C., Chen, Y.-L., Yang, S.-C., Chang, S. T. ''Protective effect of Acacia confusa bark extract and its active compound gallic acid against carbon tetrachloride-induced chronic liver injury in rats'', Food and Chemical Toxicology 47 (2009) 1385–1392, [http://ntur.lib.ntu.edu.tw/bitstream/246246/177279/1/02.pdf online text]</ref><br /> <br /> ===Root bark===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 1.43%<ref name="lyc">[http://users.lycaeum.org/~mulga/acacia/confusaphy.html Lycaeum]</ref><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine|N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 1.15%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Seeds===<br /> *Neurolathryogen, i.e. [http://www.genome.ad.jp/dbget-bin/www_bget?compound+C04209 α-amino-β-oxalylaminopropionic acid], which can cause neurological damage, paralysis and death.<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Stems===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 0.04%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 0.01%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Phyllodes===<br /> No alkaloids are found in the phyllodes (leaf-like structures).<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ==Notes on obtaining the plant material in Taiwan==<br /> <br /> 1) The tree appears to be very common in Taiwan (its local name is 相思樹, which amusingly translates as "thinking-of-each-other tree").<br /> <br /> 2) The root (相思樹根) seems to have some very limited use in traditional medicine, externally and perhaps internally for liver disease.<br /> <br /> 3) The bark does not seem to be carried by Chinese medicine stores (中藥店), but it is carried by "herbal medicine stores" (草藥店 or 青草店), though not every store would have it, since the demand is low.<br /> <br /> 4) There is a huge conglomeration of these herbal shops next to Longshan temple (龍山寺) in Taipei, where fresh root can be purchased (as of April 2010, 150 Taiwan dollars, roughly $5, for 600g, with 1 day pre-order needed). The bark can be easily separated from the fresh root.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> <br /> <references /><br /> <br /> ==Links==<br /> <br /> *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa on Wikipedia]<br /> <br /> {{Page Footer|Botanics|DMT Containing Plants}}</div>

Mindbody https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa 2010-05-08T15:20:51Z

<p>Mindbody: </p> <hr /> <div><onlyinclude><br /> {{botanics_info|image:Acacia confusa.jpg|Acacia confusa|<br /> * N-methyltryptamine, N,N-dimethyltryptamine, and N,N-dimethyltryptamine-N-oxide (Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text])}}<br /> </onlyinclude><br /> <br /> '''Acacia confusa''' is a perennial tree native to South-East Asia. Some common names for it are '''Acacia Petit Feuille''', '''Small Philippine Acacia''', '''Formosa Acacia''' (Taiwan Acacia) and '''Formosan Koa'''. It grows to a height of 15m. The tree has become very common in Hawaii, where the species is considered invasive.<ref>[http://www.hear.org/Pier/wra/pacific/acacia_confusa_htmlwra.htm Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER)]</ref><br /> <br /> ==Entheogenic use==<br /> <br /> Little research has been done, but successful [http://www.anoniem.org/?http://www.scribd.com/doc/18291069/A-Guide-to-Brewing-Asian-Ayahuasca- ayahuasca preparations] and [https://www.dmt-nexus.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=12190 direct oral activity] using the root bark (and possibly, ordinary bark) have been reported.<br /> <br /> ==Phytochemistry, toxicity and medicinal use==<br /> <br /> The psychoactive tryptamines extracted from Acacia confusa are described in a number of publications, including some recent ones. <ref>Lee, T.H. and Chou, C.H. ''Flavonoid aglycones and indole alkaloids from the roots of Acacia confusa'', Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society 47 (2000) 1287-1290, [http://proj3.sinica.edu.tw/~chem/servxx6/files/paper_11602_1269499169.pdf online text]; Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text]</ref><br /> <br /> The plant is considered medicinal in Taiwan.<ref>Li, Thomas S. C. ''Taiwanese Native Medicinal Plants: Phytopharmacology and Therapeutic Values'', CRC Press (2006), ISBN: 0849392497, p.2. [http://books.google.com/books?id=cAYXHeEPdB0C&lpg=PP1&pg=PA2#v=onepage&q&f=false online GoogleBooks preview] [http://www.fk.uwks.ac.id/elib/Arsip/E-Library/e-book/FARMAKOLOGI%20-%20PHARMACOLOGY/Taiwanese%20Native%20Medicinal%20Plants%20-%20Phytopharmacology%20and%20Therapeutic%20Values.pdf full text]</ref> (The same publication reports it as toxic, without providing further details.)<br /> <br /> Online excerpts from Chinese medicine books (precise references are not given) state that the root can be used for detoxification, treating larynx and windpipe inflammation and liver disorders. (Original Chinese text: [http://www.tcmclub.com/index.php/thread/view/id-284 根有清热解毒、解暑发表的功能。可用于治疗咽喉肿痛，黄疸性肝炎及慢性气管炎等。])<br /> <br /> Positive outcome has been reported for applications of Acacia confusa bark extract to combat the liver toxicity of carbon tetrachloride in rats. <ref>Tung, Y.-T., Wu, J.-H., Huang, C.-C., Peng, H.-C., Chen, Y.-L., Yang, S.-C., Chang, S. T. ''Protective effect of Acacia confusa bark extract and its active compound gallic acid against carbon tetrachloride-induced chronic liver injury in rats'', Food and Chemical Toxicology 47 (2009) 1385–1392, [http://ntur.lib.ntu.edu.tw/bitstream/246246/177279/1/02.pdf online text]</ref><br /> <br /> ===Root bark===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 1.43%<ref name="lyc">[http://users.lycaeum.org/~mulga/acacia/confusaphy.html Lycaeum]</ref><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine|N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 1.15%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Seeds===<br /> *Neurolathryogen, i.e. [http://www.genome.ad.jp/dbget-bin/www_bget?compound+C04209 α-amino-β-oxalylaminopropionic acid], which can cause neurological damage, paralysis and death.<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Stems===<br /> *N-methyltryptamine, 0.04%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> *N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 0.01%<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ===Phyllodes===<br /> No alkaloids are found in the phyllodes (leaf-like structures).<ref name="lyc" /><br /> <br /> ==Notes on obtaining the plant material in Taiwan==<br /> <br /> 1) The tree appears to be very common in Taiwan (its local name is 相思樹, which amusingly translates as "thinking-of-each-other tree").<br /> <br /> 2) The root bark (相思樹根皮) seems to have some very limited use in traditional medicine, externally and perhaps internally for liver disease.<br /> <br /> 3) The bark does not seem to be carried by Chinese medicine stores (中藥店), but it is carried by "herbal medicine stores" (草藥店 or 青草店), though not every store would have it, since the demand is low.<br /> <br /> 4) There is a huge conglomeration of these herbal shops next to Longshan temple (龍山寺) in Taipei, where fresh root can be purchased (as of April 2010, 150 Taiwan dollars, roughly $5, for 600g, with 1 day pre-order needed). The bark can be easily separated from the fresh root.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> <br /> <references /><br /> <br /> ==Links==<br /> <br /> *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa on Wikipedia]<br /> <br /> {{Page Footer|Botanics|DMT Containing Plants}}</div>

Mindbody https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa 2010-05-08T14:58:15Z

<p>Mindbody: /* Phytochemistry, toxicity and medicinal use */</p> <hr /> <div><onlyinclude><br /> {{botanics_info|image:Acacia confusa.jpg|Acacia confusa|<br /> * N-methyltryptamine, N,N-dimethyltryptamine, and N,N-dimethyltryptamine-N-oxide (Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text])}}<br /> </onlyinclude><br /> <br /> {{Wikipedia}}<br /> <br /> ==Entheogenic use==<br /> Little research has been done, but successful [http://www.anoniem.org/?http://www.scribd.com/doc/18291069/A-Guide-to-Brewing-Asian-Ayahuasca- ayahuasca preparations] and [https://www.dmt-nexus.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=12190 direct oral activity] using the root bark (and possibly, ordinary bark) have been reported.<br /> <br /> ==Phytochemistry, toxicity and medicinal use==<br /> <br /> The psychoactive tryptamines extracted from Acacia confusa are described in a number of publications, including some recent ones. <ref>Lee, T.H. and Chou, C.H. ''Flavonoid aglycones and indole alkaloids from the roots of Acacia confusa'', Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society 47 (2000) 1287-1290, [http://proj3.sinica.edu.tw/~chem/servxx6/files/paper_11602_1269499169.pdf online text]; Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text]</ref><br /> <br /> The plant is considered medicinal in Taiwan.<ref>Li, Thomas S. C. ''Taiwanese Native Medicinal Plants: Phytopharmacology and Therapeutic Values'', CRC Press (2006), ISBN: 0849392497, p.2. [http://books.google.com/books?id=cAYXHeEPdB0C&lpg=PP1&pg=PA2#v=onepage&q&f=false online GoogleBooks preview] [http://www.fk.uwks.ac.id/elib/Arsip/E-Library/e-book/FARMAKOLOGI%20-%20PHARMACOLOGY/Taiwanese%20Native%20Medicinal%20Plants%20-%20Phytopharmacology%20and%20Therapeutic%20Values.pdf full text]</ref> (The same publication reports it as toxic, without providing further details.)<br /> <br /> Online excerpts from Chinese medicine books (precise references are not given) state that the root can be used for detoxification, treating larynx and windpipe inflammation and liver disorders. (Original Chinese text: [http://www.tcmclub.com/index.php/thread/view/id-284 根有清热解毒、解暑发表的功能。可用于治疗咽喉肿痛，黄疸性肝炎及慢性气管炎等。])<br /> <br /> Positive outcome has been reported for applications of Acacia confusa bark extract to combat the liver toxicity of carbon tetrachloride in rats. <ref>Tung, Y.-T., Wu, J.-H., Huang, C.-C., Peng, H.-C., Chen, Y.-L., Yang, S.-C., Chang, S. T. ''Protective effect of Acacia confusa bark extract and its active compound gallic acid against carbon tetrachloride-induced chronic liver injury in rats'', Food and Chemical Toxicology 47 (2009) 1385–1392, [http://ntur.lib.ntu.edu.tw/bitstream/246246/177279/1/02.pdf online text]</ref><br /> <br /> ==Notes on obtaining the plant material in Taiwan==<br /> <br /> 1) The tree appears to be very common in Taiwan (its local name is 相思樹, which amusingly translates as "thinking-of-each-other tree").<br /> <br /> 2) The root bark (相思樹根皮) seems to have some very limited use in traditional medicine, externally and perhaps internally for liver disease.<br /> <br /> 3) The bark does not seem to be carried by Chinese medicine stores (中藥店), but it is carried by "herbal medicine stores" (草藥店 or 青草店), though not every store would have it, since the demand is low.<br /> <br /> 4) There is a huge conglomeration of these herbal shops next to Longshan temple (龍山寺) in Taipei, where fresh root can be purchased (as of April 2010, 150 Taiwan dollars, roughly $5, for 600g, with 1 day pre-order needed). The bark can be easily separated from the fresh root.<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> <references /><br /> <br /> {{Page Footer|Botanics|DMT Containing Plants}}</div>

Mindbody https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa 2010-05-08T12:12:13Z

<p>Mindbody: /* Phytochemistry, toxicity and medicinal use */</p> <hr /> <div><onlyinclude><br /> {{botanics_info|image:Acacia confusa.jpg|Acacia confusa|<br /> * N-methyltryptamine, N,N-dimethyltryptamine, and N,N-dimethyltryptamine-N-oxide (Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text])}}<br /> </onlyinclude><br /> <br /> {{Wikipedia}}<br /> <br /> ==Entheogenic use==<br /> Little research has been done, but successful [http://www.anoniem.org/?http://www.scribd.com/doc/18291069/A-Guide-to-Brewing-Asian-Ayahuasca- ayahuasca preparations] and [https://www.dmt-nexus.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=12190 direct oral activity] using the root bark (and possibly, ordinary bark) have been reported.<br /> <br /> ==Phytochemistry, toxicity and medicinal use==<br /> <br /> The psychoactive tryptamines extracted from Acacia confusa are described in a number of publications, including some recent ones. <ref>Lee, T.H. and Chou, C.H. ''Flavonoid aglycones and indole alkaloids from the roots of Acacia confusa'', Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society 47 (2000) 1287-1290, [http://proj3.sinica.edu.tw/~chem/servxx6/files/paper_11602_1269499169.pdf online text]; Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text]</ref><br /> <br /> The plant is considered medicinal in Taiwan.<ref>Li, Thomas S. C. ''Taiwanese Native Medicinal Plants: Phytopharmacology and Therapeutic Values'', CRC Press (2006), ISBN: 0849392497, p.2. [http://books.google.com/books?id=cAYXHeEPdB0C&lpg=PP1&pg=PA2#v=onepage&q&f=false online GoogleBooks preview] [http://www.fk.uwks.ac.id/elib/Arsip/E-Library/e-book/FARMAKOLOGI%20-%20PHARMACOLOGY/Taiwanese%20Native%20Medicinal%20Plants%20-%20Phytopharmacology%20and%20Therapeutic%20Values.pdf full text]</ref> (The same publication reports it as toxic, without providing further details.)<br /> <br /> Online excerpts from Chinese medicine books (precise references are not given) state that the root can be used for detoxification, treating larynx and windpipe inflammation and liver disorders. ([http://www.tcmclub.com/index.php/thread/view/id-284 根有清热解毒、解暑发表的功能。可用于治疗咽喉肿痛，黄疸性肝炎及慢性气管炎等。])<br /> <br /> Positive outcome has been reported for applications of Acacia confusa bark extract to combat the liver toxicity of carbon tetrachloride in rats. <ref>Tung, Y.-T., Wu, J.-H., Huang, C.-C., Peng, H.-C., Chen, Y.-L., Yang, S.-C., Chang, S. T. ''Protective effect of Acacia confusa bark extract and its active compound gallic acid against carbon tetrachloride-induced chronic liver injury in rats'', Food and Chemical Toxicology 47 (2009) 1385–1392, [http://ntur.lib.ntu.edu.tw/bitstream/246246/177279/1/02.pdf online text]</ref><br /> <br /> ==Notes on obtaining the plant material in Taiwan==<br /> <br /> 1) The tree appears to be very common in Taiwan (its local name is 相思樹, which amusingly translates as "thinking-of-each-other tree").<br /> <br /> 2) The root bark (相思樹根皮) seems to have some very limited use in traditional medicine, externally and perhaps internally for liver disease.<br /> <br /> 3) The bark does not seem to be carried by Chinese medicine stores (中藥店), but it is carried by "herbal medicine stores" (草藥店 or 青草店), though not every store would have it, since the demand is low.<br /> <br /> 4) There is a huge conglomeration of these herbal shops next to Longshan temple (龍山寺) in Taipei, where fresh root can be purchased (as of April 2010, 150 Taiwan dollars, roughly $5, for 600g, with 1 day pre-order needed). The bark can be easily separated from the fresh root.<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> <references /><br /> <br /> {{Page Footer|Botanics|DMT Containing Plants}}</div>

Mindbody https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa 2010-05-08T12:11:22Z

<p>Mindbody: /* Phytochemistry, toxicity and medicinal use */</p> <hr /> <div><onlyinclude><br /> {{botanics_info|image:Acacia confusa.jpg|Acacia confusa|<br /> * N-methyltryptamine, N,N-dimethyltryptamine, and N,N-dimethyltryptamine-N-oxide (Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text])}}<br /> </onlyinclude><br /> <br /> {{Wikipedia}}<br /> <br /> ==Entheogenic use==<br /> Little research has been done, but successful [http://www.anoniem.org/?http://www.scribd.com/doc/18291069/A-Guide-to-Brewing-Asian-Ayahuasca- ayahuasca preparations] and [https://www.dmt-nexus.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=12190 direct oral activity] using the root bark (and possibly, ordinary bark) have been reported.<br /> <br /> ==Phytochemistry, toxicity and medicinal use==<br /> <br /> The psychoactive tryptamines extracted from Acacia confusa are described in a number of publications, including some recent ones. <ref>Lee, T.H. and Chou, C.H. ''Flavonoid aglycones and indole alkaloids from the roots of Acacia confusa'', Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society 47 (2000) 1287-1290, [http://proj3.sinica.edu.tw/~chem/servxx6/files/paper_11602_1269499169.pdf online text]; Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text]</ref><br /> <br /> The plant is considered medicinal in Taiwan.<ref>Li, Thomas S. C. ''Taiwanese Native Medicinal Plants: Phytopharmacology and Therapeutic Values'', CRC Press (2006), ISBN: 0849392497, p.2. [http://books.google.com/books?id=cAYXHeEPdB0C&lpg=PP1&pg=PA2#v=onepage&q&f=false online GoogleBooks preview] [http://www.fk.uwks.ac.id/elib/Arsip/E-Library/e-book/FARMAKOLOGI%20-%20PHARMACOLOGY/Taiwanese%20Native%20Medicinal%20Plants%20-%20Phytopharmacology%20and%20Therapeutic%20Values.pdf full text]</ref> (The same publication reports it as toxic, without providing further details.)<br /> <br /> Online excerpts from Chinese medicine books (precise references are not given) state that the root can be used for detoxification, treating larynx and windpipe inflammation and liver disorders. ([http://www.tcmclub.com/index.php/thread/view/id-284 根有清热解毒、解暑发表的功能。可用于治疗咽喉肿痛，黄疸性肝炎及慢性气管炎等。])<br /> <br /> Positive outcome has been reported for applications of Acacia confusa bark extract to combat the liver toxicity of carbon tetrachloride in rats. <ref>Tung, Y.-T., Wu, J.-H., Huang, C.-C., Peng, H.-C., Chen, Y.-L., Yang, S.-C., Chang, S. T. ''Protective effect of Acacia confusa bark extract and its active compound gallic acid against carbon tetrachloride-induced chronic liver injury in rats'', Food and Chemical Toxicology 47 (2009) 1385–1392, [http://ntur.lib.ntu.edu.tw/bitstream/246246/177279/1/02.pdf online texr]</ref><br /> <br /> ==Notes on obtaining the plant material in Taiwan==<br /> <br /> 1) The tree appears to be very common in Taiwan (its local name is 相思樹, which amusingly translates as "thinking-of-each-other tree").<br /> <br /> 2) The root bark (相思樹根皮) seems to have some very limited use in traditional medicine, externally and perhaps internally for liver disease.<br /> <br /> 3) The bark does not seem to be carried by Chinese medicine stores (中藥店), but it is carried by "herbal medicine stores" (草藥店 or 青草店), though not every store would have it, since the demand is low.<br /> <br /> 4) There is a huge conglomeration of these herbal shops next to Longshan temple (龍山寺) in Taipei, where fresh root can be purchased (as of April 2010, 150 Taiwan dollars, roughly $5, for 600g, with 1 day pre-order needed). The bark can be easily separated from the fresh root.<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> <references /><br /> <br /> {{Page Footer|Botanics|DMT Containing Plants}}</div>

Mindbody https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa 2010-05-08T09:55:25Z

<p>Mindbody: </p> <hr /> <div><onlyinclude><br /> {{botanics_info|image:Acacia confusa.jpg|Acacia confusa|<br /> * N-methyltryptamine, N,N-dimethyltryptamine, and N,N-dimethyltryptamine-N-oxide (Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text])}}<br /> </onlyinclude><br /> <br /> {{Wikipedia}}<br /> <br /> ==Entheogenic use==<br /> Little research has been done, but successful [http://www.anoniem.org/?http://www.scribd.com/doc/18291069/A-Guide-to-Brewing-Asian-Ayahuasca- ayahuasca preparations] and [https://www.dmt-nexus.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=12190 direct oral activity] using the root bark (and possibly, ordinary bark) have been reported.<br /> <br /> ==Phytochemistry, toxicity and medicinal use==<br /> <br /> The psychoactive tryptamines extracted from Acacia confusa are described in a number of publications, including some recent ones. <ref>Lee, T.H. and Chou, C.H. ''Flavonoid aglycones and indole alkaloids from the roots of Acacia confusa'', Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society 47 (2000) 1287-1290, [http://proj3.sinica.edu.tw/~chem/servxx6/files/paper_11602_1269499169.pdf online text]; Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text]</ref><br /> <br /> The plant is considered medicinal in Taiwan.<ref>Li, Thomas S. C. ''Taiwanese Native Medicinal Plants: Phytopharmacology and Therapeutic Values'', CRC Press (2006), ISBN: 0849392497, p.2. [http://books.google.com/books?id=cAYXHeEPdB0C&lpg=PP1&pg=PA2#v=onepage&q&f=false online GoogleBooks preview] [http://www.fk.uwks.ac.id/elib/Arsip/E-Library/e-book/FARMAKOLOGI%20-%20PHARMACOLOGY/Taiwanese%20Native%20Medicinal%20Plants%20-%20Phytopharmacology%20and%20Therapeutic%20Values.pdf full text]</ref> (The same publication reports it as toxic, without providing further details.)<br /> <br /> Online excerpts from Chinese medicine books (precise references are not given) state that the root can be used for detoxification, treating larynx and windpipe inflammation and liver disorders. ([http://www.tcmclub.com/index.php/thread/view/id-284 根有清热解毒、解暑发表的功能。可用于治疗咽喉肿痛，黄疸性肝炎及慢性气管炎等。])<br /> <br /> Positive outcome has been reported for applications of Acacia confusa bark extract to combat the liver toxicity of carbon tetrachloride in rats. <ref>Tung, Y.-T., Wu, J.-H., Huang, C.-C., Peng, H.-C., Chen, Y.-L., Yang, S.-C., Chang, S. T.,(2009c).''Protective effect of Acacia confusa bark extract and its active compound gallic acid against carbon tetrachloride-induced chronic liver injury in rats'', Food and Chemical Toxicology 47 (2009) 1385–1392, [http://ntur.lib.ntu.edu.tw/bitstream/246246/177279/1/02.pdf online texr]</ref><br /> <br /> ==Notes on obtaining the plant material in Taiwan==<br /> <br /> 1) The tree appears to be very common in Taiwan (its local name is 相思樹, which amusingly translates as "thinking-of-each-other tree").<br /> <br /> 2) The root bark (相思樹根皮) seems to have some very limited use in traditional medicine, externally and perhaps internally for liver disease.<br /> <br /> 3) The bark does not seem to be carried by Chinese medicine stores (中藥店), but it is carried by "herbal medicine stores" (草藥店 or 青草店), though not every store would have it, since the demand is low.<br /> <br /> 4) There is a huge conglomeration of these herbal shops next to Longshan temple (龍山寺) in Taipei, where fresh root can be purchased (as of April 2010, 150 Taiwan dollars, roughly $5, for 600g, with 1 day pre-order needed). The bark can be easily separated from the fresh root.<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> <references /><br /> <br /> {{Page Footer|Botanics|DMT Containing Plants}}</div>

Mindbody https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa 2010-05-08T09:50:14Z

<p>Mindbody: /* Entheogenic use */</p> <hr /> <div><onlyinclude><br /> {{botanics_info|image:Acacia confusa.jpg|Acacia confusa|<br /> * N-methyltryptamine, N,N-dimethyltryptamine, and N,N-dimethyltryptamine-N-oxide (Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text])}}<br /> </onlyinclude><br /> <br /> {{Wikipedia}}<br /> <br /> ==Entheogenic use==<br /> Little research has been done, but successful [http://www.anoniem.org/?http://www.scribd.com/doc/18291069/A-Guide-to-Brewing-Asian-Ayahuasca- ayahuasca preparations] and [https://www.dmt-nexus.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=12190 direct oral activity] using the root bark (and possibly, ordinary bark) have been reported.<br /> <br /> ==Phytochemistry, toxicity and medicinal use==<br /> <br /> The psychoactive tryptamines extracted from Acacia confusa are described in a number of publications, including some recent ones. <ref>Lee, T.H. and Chou, C.H. ''Flavonoid aglycones and indole alkaloids from the roots of Acacia confusa'', Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society 47 (2000) 1287-1290, [http://proj3.sinica.edu.tw/~chem/servxx6/files/paper_11602_1269499169.pdf online text]; Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text]</ref><br /> <br /> The plant is considered medicinal in Taiwan.<ref>Li, Thomas S. C. ''Taiwanese Native Medicinal Plants: Phytopharmacology and Therapeutic Values'', CRC Press (2006), ISBN: 0849392497, p.2. [http://books.google.com/books?id=cAYXHeEPdB0C&lpg=PP1&pg=PA2#v=onepage&q&f=false online GoogleBooks preview] [http://www.fk.uwks.ac.id/elib/Arsip/E-Library/e-book/FARMAKOLOGI%20-%20PHARMACOLOGY/Taiwanese%20Native%20Medicinal%20Plants%20-%20Phytopharmacology%20and%20Therapeutic%20Values.pdf full text]</ref> (The same publication reports it as toxic, without providing further details.)<br /> <br /> Online excerpts from Chinese medicine books (precise references are not given) state that the root can be used for detoxification, treating larynx and windpipe inflammation and liver disorders. ([http://www.tcmclub.com/index.php/thread/view/id-284 根有清热解毒、解暑发表的功能。可用于治疗咽喉肿痛，黄疸性肝炎及慢性气管炎等。])<br /> <br /> Positive outcome has been reported for applications of Acacia confusa bark extract to combat the liver toxicity of carbon tetrachloride in rats. <ref>Tung, Y.-T., Wu, J.-H., Huang, C.-C., Peng, H.-C., Chen, Y.-L., Yang, S.-C., Chang, S. T.,(2009c).''Protective effect of Acacia confusa bark extract and its active compound gallic acid against carbon tetrachloride-induced chronic liver injury in rats'', Food and Chemical Toxicology 47 (2009) 1385–1392, [http://ntur.lib.ntu.edu.tw/bitstream/246246/177279/1/02.pdf online texr]</ref><br /> <br /> ==Notes on obtaining the plant material in Taiwan==<br /> <br /> 1) The tree appears to be very common in Taiwan (its local name is 相思樹, which amusingly translates as "thinking-of-each-other tree").<br /> <br /> 2) The root bark (相思樹根皮) seems to have some very limited use in traditional medicine, externally and perhaps internally for liver disease.<br /> <br /> 3) The bark does not seem to be carried by Chinese medicine stores (中藥店), but it is carried by "herbal medicine stores" (草藥店 or 青草店), though not every store would have it, since the demand is low.<br /> <br /> 4) There is a huge conglomeration of these herbal shops next to Longshan temple (龍山寺) in Taipei, where fresh root can be purchased (as of April 2010, 150 Taiwan dollars, roughly $5, for 600g, with 1 day pre-order needed). The bark can be easily separated from the fresh root.<br /> <br /> == Reference ==<br /> <br /> {{Page Footer|Botanics|DMT Containing Plants}}</div>

Mindbody https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa 2010-05-05T06:27:18Z

<p>Mindbody: </p> <hr /> <div><onlyinclude><br /> {{botanics_info|image:Acacia confusa.jpg|Acacia confusa|<br /> * N-methyltryptamine, N,N-dimethyltryptamine, and N,N-dimethyltryptamine-N-oxide (Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text])}}<br /> </onlyinclude><br /> <br /> {{Wikipedia}}<br /> <br /> ==Entheogenic use==<br /> Little research has been done, but successful [http://www.anoniem.org/?http://www.scribd.com/doc/18291069/A-Guide-to-Brewing-Asian-Ayahuasca- ayahuasca preparations] and [https://www.dmt-nexus.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=12190 direct oral activity] using the root bark (and possibly, ordinary bark) have been reported.<br /> <br /> ==Notes on obtaining the plant material in Taiwan==<br /> <br /> 1) The tree appears to be very common in Taiwan (its local name is 相思樹, which amusingly translates as "thinking-of-each-other tree").<br /> <br /> 2) The root bark (相思樹根皮) seems to have some very limited use in traditional medicine, externally and perhaps internally for liver disease.<br /> <br /> 3) The bark does not seem to be carried by Chinese medicine stores (中藥店), but it is carried by "herbal medicine stores" (草藥店 or 青草店), though not every store would have it, since the demand is low.<br /> <br /> 4) There is a huge conglomeration of these herbal shops next to Longshan temple (龍山寺) in Taipei, where fresh root can be purchased (as of April 2010, 150 Taiwan dollars, roughly $5, for 600g, with 1 day pre-order needed). The bark can be easily separated from the fresh root.<br /> <br /> == Reference ==<br /> <br /> {{Page Footer|Botanics|DMT Containing Plants}}</div>

Mindbody https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa 2010-05-05T06:26:22Z

<p>Mindbody: /* Entheogenic use */</p> <hr /> <div><onlyinclude><br /> {{botanics_info|image:Acacia confusa.jpg|Acacia confusa|<br /> * N-chloromethyl-N,N-dimethyltryptamine, N-methyltryptamine, N,N-dimethyltryptamine, and N,N-dimethyltryptamine-N-oxide (Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text])}}<br /> </onlyinclude><br /> <br /> {{Wikipedia}}<br /> <br /> ==Entheogenic use==<br /> Little research has been done, but successful [http://www.anoniem.org/?http://www.scribd.com/doc/18291069/A-Guide-to-Brewing-Asian-Ayahuasca- ayahuasca preparations] and [https://www.dmt-nexus.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=12190 direct oral activity] using the root bark (and possibly, ordinary bark) have been reported.<br /> <br /> ==Notes on obtaining the plant material in Taiwan==<br /> <br /> 1) The tree appears to be very common in Taiwan (its local name is 相思樹, which amusingly translates as "thinking-of-each-other tree").<br /> <br /> 2) The root bark (相思樹根皮) seems to have some very limited use in traditional medicine, externally and perhaps internally for liver disease.<br /> <br /> 3) The bark does not seem to be carried by Chinese medicine stores (中藥店), but it is carried by "herbal medicine stores" (草藥店 or 青草店), though not every store would have it, since the demand is low.<br /> <br /> 4) There is a huge conglomeration of these herbal shops next to Longshan temple (龍山寺) in Taipei, where fresh root can be purchased (as of April 2010, 150 Taiwan dollars, roughly $5, for 600g, with 1 day pre-order needed). The bark can be easily separated from the fresh root.<br /> <br /> == Reference ==<br /> <br /> {{Page Footer|Botanics|DMT Containing Plants}}</div>

Mindbody https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa 2010-05-05T06:12:36Z

<p>Mindbody: </p> <hr /> <div><onlyinclude><br /> {{botanics_info|image:Acacia confusa.jpg|Acacia confusa|<br /> * N-chloromethyl-N,N-dimethyltryptamine, N-methyltryptamine, N,N-dimethyltryptamine, and N,N-dimethyltryptamine-N-oxide (Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text])}}<br /> </onlyinclude><br /> <br /> {{Wikipedia}}<br /> <br /> ==Entheogenic use==<br /> Little research has been done, but successful [http://www.anoniem.org/?http://www.scribd.com/doc/18291069/A-Guide-to-Brewing-Asian-Ayahuasca- ayahuasca preparations] and [https://www.dmt-nexus.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=12190 direct oral activity] have been reported.<br /> <br /> ==Notes on obtaining the plant material in Taiwan==<br /> <br /> 1) The tree appears to be very common in Taiwan (its local name is 相思樹, which amusingly translates as "thinking-of-each-other tree").<br /> <br /> 2) The root bark (相思樹根皮) seems to have some very limited use in traditional medicine, externally and perhaps internally for liver disease.<br /> <br /> 3) The bark does not seem to be carried by Chinese medicine stores (中藥店), but it is carried by "herbal medicine stores" (草藥店 or 青草店), though not every store would have it, since the demand is low.<br /> <br /> 4) There is a huge conglomeration of these herbal shops next to Longshan temple (龍山寺) in Taipei, where fresh root can be purchased (as of April 2010, 150 Taiwan dollars, roughly $5, for 600g, with 1 day pre-order needed). The bark can be easily separated from the fresh root.<br /> <br /> == Reference ==<br /> <br /> {{Page Footer|Botanics|DMT Containing Plants}}</div>

Mindbody https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa 2010-05-05T06:07:26Z

<p>Mindbody: </p> <hr /> <div><onlyinclude><br /> {{botanics_info|image:Acacia confusa.jpg|Acacia confusa|<br /> * N-chloromethyl-N,N-dimethyltryptamine, N-methyltryptamine, N,N-dimethyltryptamine, and N,N-dimethyltryptamine-N-oxide (Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,'' Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61, [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/114123856/PDFSTART online text])}}<br /> </onlyinclude><br /> <br /> {{Wikipedia}}<br /> <br /> ==Notes on obtaining the plant material in Taiwan==<br /> <br /> 1) The tree appears to be very common in Taiwan (its local name is 相思樹, which amusingly translates as "thinking-of-each-other tree").<br /> <br /> 2) The root bark (相思樹根皮) seems to have some very limited use in traditional medicine, externally and perhaps internally for liver disease.<br /> <br /> 3) The bark does not seem to be carried by Chinese medicine stores (中藥店), but it is carried by "herbal medicine stores" (草藥店 or 青草店), though not every store would have it, since the demand is low.<br /> <br /> 4) There is a huge conglomeration of these herbal shops next to Longshan temple (龍山寺) in Taipei, where fresh root can be purchased (as of April 2010, 150 Taiwan dollars, roughly $5, for 600g, with 1 day pre-order needed). The bark can be easily separated from the fresh root.<br /> <br /> == Reference ==<br /> <br /> {{Page Footer|Botanics|DMT Containing Plants}}</div>

Mindbody https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Acacia_confusa Acacia confusa 2010-05-05T06:03:59Z

<p>Mindbody: </p> <hr /> <div><onlyinclude><br /> {{botanics_info|image:Acacia confusa.jpg|Acacia confusa|<br /> * N-chloromethyl-N,N-dimethyltryptamine, N-methyltryptamine, N,N-dimethyltryptamine, and N,N-dimethyltryptamine-N-oxide (Buchanan MS, Carroll AR, Pass D, Quinn RJ. ''NMR spectral assignments of a new chlorotryptamine alkaloid and its analogues from Acacia confusa,''Magn Reson Chem. 2007 Apr; 45(4):359-61) }}<br /> </onlyinclude><br /> <br /> {{Wikipedia}}<br /> <br /> ==Notes on obtaining the plant material in Taiwan==<br /> <br /> 1) The tree appears to be very common in Taiwan (its local name is 相思樹, which amusingly translates as "thinking-of-each-other tree").<br /> <br /> 2) The root bark (相思樹根皮) seems to have some very limited use in traditional medicine, externally and perhaps internally for liver disease.<br /> <br /> 3) The bark does not seem to be carried by Chinese medicine stores (中藥店), but it is carried by "herbal medicine stores" (草藥店 or 青草店), though not every store would have it, since the demand is low.<br /> <br /> 4) There is a huge conglomeration of these herbal shops next to Longshan temple (龍山寺) in Taipei, where fresh root can be purchased (as of April 2010, 150 Taiwan dollars, roughly $5, for 600g, with 1 day pre-order needed). The bark can be easily separated from the fresh root.<br /> <br /> == Reference ==<br /> <br /> {{Page Footer|Botanics|DMT Containing Plants}}</div>

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