Modern humans must learn how to relate to psychoactives
responsibly, treating them with respect and awareness,
working to minimize harms and maximize benefits, and
integrating use into a healthy, enjoyable, and productive life.
A Delicate Substance
Coleus
Citation:   Funky Gnome. "A Delicate Substance: An Experience with Coleus (exp42009)". Erowid.org. Mar 31, 2006. erowid.org/exp/42009

 
DOSE:
  oral Coleus (plant material)
BODY WEIGHT: 13 kg
The alcaloids in Coleus appear to have a delicate nature. I have dried and smoked the leaves - nothing, I have boiled and ate it like greens - nothing. Coleus doesn't like heat.

The only way to get anything out of coleus is to chew the bitter leaves. It works, and works well. a mild effect can be had from just a few leaves, but I have to eat/chew about 15 - 20 for a hefty trip, and they are really bitter. It does tend to make me throw up, and the puke is usually a deep red. I Don't worry about it, though, it is worth it.

Exp Year: 1975ExpID: 42009
Gender: Male 
Age at time of experience: Not Given
Published: Mar 31, 2006Views: 4,697
[ View PDF (to print) ] [ View LaTeX (for geeks) ] [ Swap Dark/Light ]
Coleus (168) : General (1), Unknown Context (20)

COPYRIGHTS: All reports copyright Erowid.
No AI Training use allowed without written permission.
TERMS OF USE: By accessing this page, you agree not to download, analyze, distill, reuse, digest, or feed into any AI-type system the report data without first contacting Erowid Center and receiving written permission.

Experience Reports are the writings and opinions of the authors who submit them. Some of the activities described are dangerous and/or illegal and none are recommended by Erowid Center.


Experience Vaults Index Full List of Substances Search Submit Report User Settings About Main Psychoactive Vaults