Hawaiian Baby Woodrose

Embark on a natural journey with our Hawaiian Baby Woodrose.

Hawaiian baby woodrose (Argyreia nervosa) is a perennial climbing vine with large heart-shaped leaves and white trumpet-shaped flowers. 

Originally native to India, it now grows around the world, including Hawaii. 

Its large furry seeds grow in seedpods and contain the psychedelic LSA.

WHAT IS LSA?
LSA, d-lysergic acid amide or ergine, is a product during the creation of LSD, and psychoactive in itself. 
It was later discovered to be natural, and is known as a chemical in Morning Glory seeds, as well as Ololiuhqui (Rivea corymbosa) & Hawaiian Baby Woodrose (Argyreia nervosa) seeds, some Convolvulaceae vines, and fungi such as Sleepy Grass. 
Chemically it is known as LA-111, and is an ergoline alkoid.

As a precursor to LSD, the chemical structure of LSA and LSD is similar. Although active in microgram doses, LSA is not as potent as synthesised LSD, and shows a distinct character in its effects.

In the black market, LSA has often been sold as LSD, since it is much easier to obtain. Morning glory is the best known source of LSA, and its effects have been known to the native tribes since ancient times.

While both Hawaiian Baby Woodrose Vine and Morning Glory contain abundant LSA, garden center type seeds of the Morning Glory can be covered in fungicide to prevent mold.

EFFECTS:
Whilst not as powerful as LSD, LSA can induce light to medium strength psychedelic effects that are reminiscent of LSD, although distinctly more sedative and with more physical side effects. 
LSA produces most of the common effects known from the class of psychedelic substances. Indigenous Mexican tribes used LSA in sacred ceremonies, providing further evidence for their entheogenic value. 
Effects vary largely from person to person.
The Spanish conquistadors considered the rituals a diabolic blasphemy and attempted to stop its use as well as prevent knowledge from spreading. 
LSA seeds were rediscovered in 1941, when enthobotanist Richard Schultes reported of their usage dating back to Aztec times. Later, it was reported to be used in ceremonies of the Zapotec Indians.

Samples of Ololiuqui (Turbina corymbosa) seeds have been sent to Albert Hofmann, the creator of LSD, for analysis – he was surprised to find the active compounds to be remarkably similar to LSD. 

First self-experiments are reported to have made him feel tired and put him in a dream like state.

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