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Ralph D. Arnold wrote:
> 
> Anyone know the chemical compounds found in Lion's Tail (Lenotis leonuris)?
> Or where I might find the information?
> 
>  ((I found this in a file thru the Internet))
> = LION'S TAIL Lenotis leonurus R. Br. Family Labiatae (Mint
> = family).
> =
> = Material: Resins from leaves of tall South African perennial
> = shrub found in gardens of warmer parts of U.S.
> =
> = Usage: Dark green resin is scraped or extracted from leaves and
> = flower parts and added to tabacco or other smoking mixtures.
> = Dried leaves may also be smoked or chewed.
> =
> = Effects: Similar to marijuana and/or tobacco.

  Similar to marijuana and or tobacco???!!!!  This covers a lot 
pharmacological ground!   Sure it might not be a little bit like heroin 
and/or caffeine and/or LSD too?  I think I would want some more definate 
pharmacological info before ingesting such a substance!

   My references list it as a sedative used in Eastern European and 
Middle Eastern folk medicine.  Unfortunately, I can't find anything more 
detailed than that.  I sometimes see it available in local nurseries in 
the herb section, but I've never known anyone who has actually ingested 
this stuff.  I haven't come accross anything suggesting it is dangerous, 
but I haven't come accross much suggesting it is safe or even 
particularly enjoyable either.  Maybe if I'm feeling particularly dareing 
some day, I might try it.  If so I'll post my results.  Unless it leaves 
me too strung out to operate my computer and makes me hock everything to 
get more Lenotis leonuris!  ;)


> =
> = Active Constituents: Unidentified resinous materials (possibly
> = leonurine).
> =
> = Contraindications: Persistent use may lead to habituation (same
> = degree as tobacco).
> =