I’ve recently seen Camalonga strychnos being offered on several sites. This is apparently used by shamans. It’s related to Strychnos nux-vomica. Like Strychnos nux-vomica, Camalonga strychnos contains strychnine.

Apparently 2 seeds are used. The seeds are broken up and dissolved in alcohol. Then the seeds are strained out and the alcohol is drunk.

I read a report that when used sublingually, it produces LSD like effects. Is this true? From what I gather, the main alkaloid is most likely strychnine. I never heard that strychnine was psychedelic. I know it’s a stimulant, but a psychedelic? I find that hard to believe.

Now sometimes, Ignatius bean (Strychnos ignatii) is used as a substitute for Camalonga strychnos. Ignatius bean is well known to contain strychnine as its main active alkaloid, so this is really a mystery. Why would these people be using strychnine for psychedelic effects?

The seeds are very pricey, about $7-$10 each!

Does anyone know anything more about this seed?