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 Mind eXpanding Herbs - for your spiritual journey, health and recreation...

These are choice grade, potent organic herbs, grown locally in Australia.    
These herbs can be successfully used in drug rehabilitation programs for minimising or breaking addiction to other strong or harmful substances
 
Mugwort
Mugwort is one of a few really fascinating power herbs known as the universal herb of protection and prophecy.
It has widespread powers of healing and psychic protection, assists in inducing prophetic dreams, and developing psychic powers, increases strength, fertility and libido, and is often used to assist astral projection.
Mugwort tea is usually drunk before divination rituals and also called a Visionary Herb.
Effects:     When smoked , gives a dreamy relaxed high.
Smoked or sipped as an infusion before sleep to help open psychic centres .
Inhaling the smell of Mugwort at night (placed under the pillow slip) induces colourful and lucid dreams and also known to often cause dreams of prophecy and meaning.
As well as cleansing the liver when taken as tea before sleep it prolongs and enhances the Conscious Dream State or REM Sleep.
Other uses :     Smoked or applied externally for pain relief.  
Removes blackness when applied to bruises.
Used as mull mix to reduce side effects of Cannabis and Mushroom poisoning. Aids digestion and stomach aches.
Stops excessive menstrual bleeding and restores cycle delays caused by stress, Plus many more uses.

Warning:    As Mugwort also relaxes the uterus it should never be used during pregnancy.

Organically Grown in Australia.   Green Shaman Product.

 

 

Nettle
Nettle is another power herb that is very rich in nutrients like : amino acids, silicon , potassium, phosphorous, plant hormone, iron, vitamins and minerals
Taken orally as tea it's known for its blood cleansing properties, has astringent qualities and a great detoxifier for the kidneys and bladder. 
Nettle also can be used as an antidote for a number of poisons and relief of many snake and spiderbites.

Nettle can be smoked for relief of asthma.

Psycho-Active effect :  

When smoked, gives a short lasting but pronounced "high".
Nettle has been used successfully by some as an alternative to cannabis.

Dosage : Harmless in moderation.
Other uses :   Hair stimulant -  Strengthens, prevents falling out, stimulates  new growth; Helps stop bleeding and prevents intestinal  bleeding; Stimulates circulation; Increases red blood cells, Antiseptic  and  more...

 Organically Grown in Australia.   Green Shaman Product

 

Ginko Biloba. (Ginkgo Biloba )
Extinct in the wild, Ginko trees of today survived from those kept in temple gardens of China.
Ginko increases oxygen and blood flow to the brain and extremities, improving brain functions like:  memory, concentration, attention span, alleviates dizziness, memory loss and mood swings. 
Ginko prevents formation of blood clots and is used to prevent and treat strokes and heart conditions.
Ginko inhibits free radical scavengers from destroing body cells and is useful against cancer.

Effects :
When taken as a tea it improves effects of other psycho-active herbs.

Taken on it's own it improves mental clarity and restores short term memory loss due to drug abuse.

Other medicinal uses : 
Arthritis; Asthma; Coughs; Varicose veins; Tinnitus; Allergies; Muscular degeneration; Anxiety attacks; Stress; Depression; Headaches; Raynauds disease; Vertigo  + more...

Organically Grown in Australia.   Green Shaman Product.

 

Guarana Herb extract (paullina cupana)
"Now the magic herb from the Brazilian region of the Amazonas, which let vanish the tiredness and causes a concentrated wide-awake condition"

Powerful Stimulant for mind and body that effectively helps to induce and retain an alert & concentrated state of mind, as well as promote endurance and stamina in physical activities.
The effect normally lasts for 4 to 6 hours without any "come down" or "hangover"... Guarana is also effective as a tonic during hangovers from alcohol and other intoxications.

Guaranine is a more friendly form of caffeine without any side-effects or toxicity associated with caffeine.  Guaranine is absorbed slowly by the body - hence the long lasting tonic effect of Guaranine as compared to 20-30 min. of caffeine .

Guarana is an effective and safe tonic for driving long distances as it wipes off tiredness or sleepiness during long trips.
It can be very useful when one has to work or study hard to meet certain dead lines, exams, etc...  It makes study and concentration even easier when combined with Ginkgo Biloba.
Guarana is a great alternative to Speed synthetic party drug, as it raises the spirit and gets the party-mood going, and also makes a person more likely to move and dance. Yet it does this by toning /stimulating the body & mind and not by distorting the perception...

Guarana is a wholefood caffeine type stimulant and a more potent and more healthier alternative to coffee, as coffee should be used in moderation.
Guarana can also be used as : an Appetite suppressant; Smoking cessation; Powerful aphrodisiac for sex; Pain relief , + more...

Our 12 x times strong Guarana extract can be diluted in a hot or cold drink. The safe and effective dose for an average person is one flat-levelled tea spoon. There are about 5-7 average doses in each packet we supply. . .

Motherwort.
Known in the Philipines as "Marihuanilla" (translated as false marihuana), Motherwort is a relative of cannabis and indeed looks and smells very similar. It is less potent than typical cannabis, however Mind -Altering properties of Motherwort can not be denied !
Pleasant and mildly psycho-active it is a non addictive alternative.

Effects :
Smoked for mild and euphoric Marihuana-like high and a short lasting "stone".
Motherwort also strenghtens the heart and prevents blood clots.
Motherwort tea is very useful for menstrual periods and afterbirthing. 

It has been noted that this herb is particularly enjoyed by women, more so than by man, which explains the name

Other uses :    Rheumatic complaints; Depression; Neuralgia; Heart problems; Menopause; Cramps; Gas;  Palpitations; Sedative + more...

Organically Grown in Australia.   Green Shaman Product.

 

St. John's wort  (Hypericum Perforatum)

Natural Anti-Depressant and Mood Enhancer

St.Johns-wort has at least 2,400-year history of safe & effective usage in folk medicine against depression  and  inflammation
Recent double-blind, placebo-controlled studies using St Johns wort extract of compatible strength have shown it to be as effective as synthetic prescription antidepressants but had far fewer (if any) side effects and cost much less.
St. John's-wort is an anti-viral and has been shown to inhibit HIV in test tubes.

The anti-inflammatory effect of Hypericin is due to its inhibitory effect on the release of arachidonic acid and  leukotriene B.  Hypericin is also an inhibitor of  protein kinase-C, which is important in the replication of cancer cells.
St. John's wort can also be particularly useful for the following:
*alcohol addiction, as it helps to substantially reduce cravings;
*physical and emotional symptoms of PMS (Premenstrual syndrome) including cramps, irritability, food cravings & breast tenderness.
*Viral encephalitis or brain inflammation -(esspecially when combined with Ginkgo & Rosemary);

*Seasonal affective disorder (SAD);   *Ear pain from an ear infection   

*Wounds, minor burns, hemorrhoids ;  *Bacterial infections...
Precautions:

St. John's wort increases body sensitivity to sunlight (through the eyes & skin).

It is known to cause some side-effects when combined in strong doses with other drugs, alcohol & some foods, so when therapeutic (strong) doses are intended - please consult a doctor or seek more information.

Organically Grown in Australia.  Green Shaman Product

Catnip
Leaves of this mint herb were used in tea as a beverage of choice in Europe before tea from Asia was introduced and became fashionable.  The Chinese believed that Catnip attracted good spirits and happiness.

Effects :

Catnip is consumed as strong tea or smoked for mild euphoria and relaxation and found to be more potent when mixed with Tobacco. Usually  a more evident perception of colors will occure along with other  visual effects, calmness and an active meditational state of mind with aa pleasant overall feeling.   

You may experience ease of concentration on discrete objects and thoughts, as well as many other possible changes in perception. 

Catnip also enhances and potentiates the effects of  Tobacco and Cannabis, meaning that less Cannabis is used to get the same effect.  Therefore Catnip is particularly usefull for smokers trying to break the addiction.
The effect of Catnip alone is mild and it is harmless and not addictive in moderate amounts.

Dosage / use : 

To make a strong tea, use about 25 grams in 1 litre of water. Boil it shortly and let it steep for 15 min. Strain and add honey or Stevia to taste.

Do not use boiling hot water when making tea as real hot water will reduce psycho-active substances content.

When smoked, one needs to smoke quite a bit to get a good effect.  Tobacco however, will enhance the effect when mixed with Catmint.
Organically Grown in Australia.  Green Shaman Product

 

Passionflower  ( Passiflora Incarnata )

Non-nicotine Tobacco substitute !

Nice and gentle smoke without harmful side-effects of conventional tobacco cigarettes...

Having a taste and smell that is very similar to (or nicer than) tobacco -  passionflower is very useful for breaking nicotine addiction by substituting it to tobacco until a withdrawal from cigarettes is easy. This has being shown to such effect that most tobacco shops discontinued stocking herbal passionflower cigarettes since they noticed that many of their regular customers addicts dropped out on tobacco trade by converting  to passionflower smokes !
Being a healthier alternative to conventional smokes, passionflower does not attract the taxes applied to tobacco products & therefore does not present an incentive to be promoted by the system and industry.- This is another reason why you won't find It in shops...

Passionflower Tea & Smoke has a tranquillising and sedative effect, Promotes restful and deep sleep and is excellent for all nervous conditions.   When smoked in a pipe it gives a
short lasting relaxing  high.    It is also useful for narcotic - induced hangovers, and  helps to cut down on Cannabis.
It is safe, non-addictive and does not have any side-effects.
In very large doses acts as a short-term MAO inhibitor. 

Medicinal Uses :  Agitation, Anxiety, Stress, Back-tension, Eye- tension, Depression, High blood Pressure, Circulation, Headaches, Muscle spasms, Nervous pain, & more...

Avoid high doses in pregnancy.

Organically Grown in Australia.  Green Shaman Product

Agreement :
By purchasing any herbs or other products from Green Shaman Coop. - you agree to the following :  you will not hold G.S.Coop. liable for any use and mis-use of our products. You are a researcher or otherwise involved in research and use our products only for purposes of such. You are aware of any risks that may or may not be associated with the products you are purchasing and will not hold G.S.Coop responsible in any way or form.
If you agree with these terms - please proceed to ordering.
 
Ordering :
All these herbs are supplied in sealed bags approx. 10 x 20 cm (except Guarana extract that is in a smaller pack). All herbal packs cost only $7AUD a bag with further discounts for quantities:
  - 3  bags  x  $6 each  =  $18
  - 5  bags  x  $5.50 each = $27.50
  -10 bags  x  $5 each  =  $50
These may be mixed types of herbs per order.