About Calamus:
This a large smelly plant of the mint family that has sword shaped leafs. It grows at river banks and swampy areas in Asia, Europe and Northern America. The roots are harvested during the spring or late fall and dried at a low temperature. Native American Indians, such as the Canadian Cree Indians have been using Calamus as a stimulant, euphoriant, as a mouthwash and a remedy for aches and asthma. The main effects are that the herb is stimulating an that it has a positive effect on the libido. A small doses has a light euphoric effect, higher doses can give a hallucinating and a consiousness-expanding effect. Calamus contains the substance Asarone.

Ingredients:
A alfa-asarone, beta-asarone (the chemical structure of asarone is somewhat similar to mescaline)

Use & Effect:
The dried root may be chewed or you can make tea ou of it. The doses vary from 2 to 5 teaspoons, depending on the desired effect. The effects vary depending on the dose and your own sensitivity. In general two to three teaspoons work as a an uplifting stimulant while larger quantities, like 4 to 5 teaspoons, produce an altered state of consciousness and even mild hallucinations.

Warning:
Do not combine Calamus with Mao inhibitors like Yohimbe.
Shipping restrictions:
We do not ship this product to: Finland, Usa.