Nicita
Rising Star
Disclaimer: There is practically no research and very few experiences with consumption of this plant for psychoactive purposes. Nobody knows if there are negative side or long term effects. Always be cautious, minimise risks and use common sense, if you want to experiment with this plant.
Updated warning: Possible side effects, please read this post before experimenting!
Dendrobium noblie is an orchid used for ornamental purposes. Due to its relatively easy cultivation, the reliable flowering of many big, beautiful blossoms that will keep fresh for a long time and in virto mass propagation, it is one of the orchids commonly available in flower shops, stores and garden centers.
But the plant can also facilitate psychoactive effects that in some parts resemble that of cannabis. The plant contains several terpene alkaloids: Dendrobin, Denbinobin, Dendramin, Dendrin, Dendrobin, Dendroxin, Nobilin, Nobilonin and several derviates. Nobilin is the first alkaloid discovered in an orchid. As far as I know, there is no information which compound contributes to the effects. In traditional chinese medicine, the herb is used for medicinal purposes in form of a tea made from dried flowers and leafes. Side effects are unknown for traditional use. Research indicates that several compounds, including polysaccharids, sesquiterpenes, bibenzyl derivates and fluoerons have a potential antioxidant, antimutagenic, antitumor and immunmodulatory activity.
Unfortunately, the only source I have for the psychoactive effects is in German. Maybe some translator programe can give you a general impression of the content. Also there are several references at the end of the article.
Bioassay:
I. I smoked half a dried flower in a pipe. The smoke is very harsh, hard to inhale and provoces couching. A high feeling, quite similar to cannabis is perceived within a few minutes. Both the "high" and "stoned" component of the typical cannabis effects can be recognised. However cognitive processes and body feelings are altered in another way than with cannabis. Short time memory seems to be less impaired. Thoughts don't drift away that easily, but general thoguht patterns are certainly altered. Judging from the overall impression, the plant really seems to influence the cannabionoid system. After some time a slight tremble in muscles of ventral thorax and abdomen manifests. The effects surpass all other plants I know and tried that are said to have cannabis like effects. The intoxication lasts for about one and a half hours.
II. the other halv of the flower is vaporized, using an eletrical vaporizer with a tube for inhaling with a temperature set to 180°C. This ingestion method seems to be at least as effective as smoking and not as harsh to the lungs. Effects are similar to the first experience.
III. In combination with cannabis, it seems to have synergetic effects, boosting the normal effects of cannabis. The overall effects are dominated by cannabis.
All in all a very interesting plant, that to me seems very worth experimenting with. It could be a great basis for herb blends, enhanced leaf or changa. Nevertheless I would advocate caution when using higher doses or combinations, because the underlying pharmacology is practically unknown and possible side effects can not be excluded! As always: be especially cautious with MAOIs. Because of the trembling I would not exclude adverse body reactions with higher doses.
A few sources about the medical properties:
Luo et al.(2010) Purification, composition analysis and antioxidant activity of the polysaccharides from Dendrobium nobile Lindl., Carbohydrate Polymers, 79(4), pp 1014-1019.
Miyazawa et. al (1999) Moscatilin from Dendrobium nobile, a Naturally Occurring Bibenzyl Compound with Potential Antimutagenic Activity.J. Agric. Food Chem., 47 (5), pp 2163–2167, Osaka, Japan
Miyazawa et al.() Antimutagenic Activity of Gigantol from Dendrobium nobile. J. Agric. Food Chem., 45 (8 ), pp 2849–285.
Ye, Qin & Zhao(2002) Immunomodulatory sesquiterpene glycosides from Dendrobium nobile. Phytochemistry, 61 (8 ), pp 885-890.
Zhibin, Zailin & Er A Rare Endangered Medicinal Plant: Dendrobium nobile
, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences.
Updated warning: Possible side effects, please read this post before experimenting!
Dendrobium noblie is an orchid used for ornamental purposes. Due to its relatively easy cultivation, the reliable flowering of many big, beautiful blossoms that will keep fresh for a long time and in virto mass propagation, it is one of the orchids commonly available in flower shops, stores and garden centers.
But the plant can also facilitate psychoactive effects that in some parts resemble that of cannabis. The plant contains several terpene alkaloids: Dendrobin, Denbinobin, Dendramin, Dendrin, Dendrobin, Dendroxin, Nobilin, Nobilonin and several derviates. Nobilin is the first alkaloid discovered in an orchid. As far as I know, there is no information which compound contributes to the effects. In traditional chinese medicine, the herb is used for medicinal purposes in form of a tea made from dried flowers and leafes. Side effects are unknown for traditional use. Research indicates that several compounds, including polysaccharids, sesquiterpenes, bibenzyl derivates and fluoerons have a potential antioxidant, antimutagenic, antitumor and immunmodulatory activity.
Unfortunately, the only source I have for the psychoactive effects is in German. Maybe some translator programe can give you a general impression of the content. Also there are several references at the end of the article.
Bioassay:
I. I smoked half a dried flower in a pipe. The smoke is very harsh, hard to inhale and provoces couching. A high feeling, quite similar to cannabis is perceived within a few minutes. Both the "high" and "stoned" component of the typical cannabis effects can be recognised. However cognitive processes and body feelings are altered in another way than with cannabis. Short time memory seems to be less impaired. Thoughts don't drift away that easily, but general thoguht patterns are certainly altered. Judging from the overall impression, the plant really seems to influence the cannabionoid system. After some time a slight tremble in muscles of ventral thorax and abdomen manifests. The effects surpass all other plants I know and tried that are said to have cannabis like effects. The intoxication lasts for about one and a half hours.
II. the other halv of the flower is vaporized, using an eletrical vaporizer with a tube for inhaling with a temperature set to 180°C. This ingestion method seems to be at least as effective as smoking and not as harsh to the lungs. Effects are similar to the first experience.
III. In combination with cannabis, it seems to have synergetic effects, boosting the normal effects of cannabis. The overall effects are dominated by cannabis.
All in all a very interesting plant, that to me seems very worth experimenting with. It could be a great basis for herb blends, enhanced leaf or changa. Nevertheless I would advocate caution when using higher doses or combinations, because the underlying pharmacology is practically unknown and possible side effects can not be excluded! As always: be especially cautious with MAOIs. Because of the trembling I would not exclude adverse body reactions with higher doses.
A few sources about the medical properties:
Luo et al.(2010) Purification, composition analysis and antioxidant activity of the polysaccharides from Dendrobium nobile Lindl., Carbohydrate Polymers, 79(4), pp 1014-1019.
Miyazawa et. al (1999) Moscatilin from Dendrobium nobile, a Naturally Occurring Bibenzyl Compound with Potential Antimutagenic Activity.J. Agric. Food Chem., 47 (5), pp 2163–2167, Osaka, Japan
Miyazawa et al.() Antimutagenic Activity of Gigantol from Dendrobium nobile. J. Agric. Food Chem., 45 (8 ), pp 2849–285.
Ye, Qin & Zhao(2002) Immunomodulatory sesquiterpene glycosides from Dendrobium nobile. Phytochemistry, 61 (8 ), pp 885-890.
Zhibin, Zailin & Er A Rare Endangered Medicinal Plant: Dendrobium nobile
, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences.
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