Description: Psychoactive Amanitas are mushrooms which contain the psychoactive chemicals ibotenic acid and muscimol. They have a long history of use in Asia and Northern Europe. They are best known for their distinctive appearance (bright reds and yellows with white spots). (Amanitaceae, Amanita, cothurnata; gemmata; muscaria; pantherina; regalis)
recent news on the topic of $amanitas (Fri Aug 8 13:50:21 PDT 2008
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Drug outlawed in North Dakota puts man on the spot
****************************** (US) TOM STROMME/Tribune Kenneth Brau of Bismarck is facing drug charges for having salvia leaves. TOM STROMME/Tribune Kenneth Brau of Bismarck is facing drug charges for having salvia leaves. He was arrested after officers found the salvia while doing a probation search on his son. Is believed to be the first person in North Dakota or the United States arrested for salvia. (Sun Aug 03 06:49:38 2008 PDT)