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Cartoon-Like Bird
Periwinkle
Citation:   Zebra fish. "Cartoon-Like Bird: An Experience with Periwinkle (exp74079)". Erowid.org. Nov 23, 2008. erowid.org/exp/74079

 
DOSE:
1 bowl smoked Periwinkle (leaves)
BODY WEIGHT: 179 lb
After hearing about the unstudied effects of periwinkle, I picked some leaves off of my plant in the garden, and dried them in the microwave. After that, I laid back on my balcony and loaded my wooden pipe with the dried herb. The smoke was harsh at first, but it was extremely enjoyable, and had a rather pleasant taste. I waited about 3 minutes, and slight closed eyed visuals started to appear. I saw a brightly colored, cartoon-like bird land in front of me, and start talking to me. It asked me why I was using it. I told the bird that I was a shaman, and I wanted to learn more from it, and I asked if I could use it as my spirit helper. It agreed to do so, then told me I would make a good medicine shaman, and flew off. At this point, I was able to see through my closed eyelids, and I saw the grayish sky in front of me. I lifted my hands up, and they appeared as dark grayish shadows. After a few minutes, these effects stopped, and I returned to a happy, sleepy state of mind.

This was a very interesting experience, and I fully plan to continue experimenting with this plant in the future.

Exp Year: 2008ExpID: 74079
Gender: Male 
Age at time of experience: Not Given
Published: Nov 23, 2008Views: 17,635
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