 Path :   plantsdatura Did you know that Erowid has a print
publication? Erowid Extracts is published twice a year for
members. by Erowid Datura is a light green annual or biennial
shrubby plant that grows from two to five feet tall (one to
three meters). It has hairy leaves, spiny fruit, and vibrant
flowers. The best known species are D. stramonium (Jimson Weed),
D. metel, and D. inoxia. The plants, seeds, flowers, and roots
have all been traditionally used for medicinal or visionary
purposes around the world. Dried leaves have been made into
smoking blends, sometimes with in combination with tobacco or
cannabis, and all parts have been used to make teas and
ointments. Because datura is plentiful in many parts of the
world, it is sometimes ingested for its psychoactive effects by
those who are unaware that its effects may be dangerous and are
generally considered very unpleasant. Datura seeds and flowers
are usually more potent than the leaves and roots. Potency
increases over the reproductive period and pea