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Virtues of jimsonweed
The Jimson weed is an herb that is part of the family Solanaceae. This species has average heights that are around three feet tall. The binomial name that corresponds to this species is Datura stramonium. The stem of stramonium is very straight and the leaves are quite long (can reach up to 20cm) are stalked and have asymmetrically.
The flowers of jimsonweed are of a showy corolla and have a good size. This species grows in an irregular manner throughout the Iberian Peninsula. The heyday of jimsonweed is from the spring and can last until the fall. It is important to collect this plant in the morning, since it is the time of day in which the active ingredients of the plant are at their highest level of concentration. The drying process of this plant with medicinal effects should not be above 40 o.
In the chemical composition of datura are significant amounts of hyoscyamine, scopolamine, atropine and other active ingredients. Some of the more interesting features jimsonweed for medicinal purposes are the antispasmodic, sedative, analgesic, a remedy for bronchitis and rheumatism. It is important to note that this plant may also have some adverse health effects.
One of the most popular forms of administration for the jimsonweed is in powder form. This plant must never be used in liquid preparations such as infusions or decoctions. Often incorporated in blends to be smoked in cigarettes. One of the most effective combinations is that of belladonna , jaborandi , sage, datura and snuff. Before consuming cigarettes on the basis of stramonium, however, it is important to consult with your doctor and ask for their approval.