Bacopa Monnieri is a plant that is traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine. It was used as a way to treat backache, hoarseness, mental illness, and even epilepsy. Supplements containing bacopa monnieri as an ingredient are used by those who wish to improve their cognition, reduce anxiety, and de-stress. Bacopa Monnieri is a nootropic substance that...
Acorus calamus or calamus root is an herb that has been traditionally used as a digestive aid and as a treatment for congestion. It is typically brewed as a tea or applied externally as a bath additive or an alcohol rub. Acorus calamus is a stimulant and a hallucinogen. Some preclinical studies suggest that acorus...
Ginkgo biloba, or maidenhair, is a popular herbal medicine made from an extract of the same tree and has seen widespread use in traditional Chinese medicine. This herbal drug contains two constituents, flavonoids and terpenoids, which are have shown strong antioxidant properties. Ginkgo biloba has seen many applications not only in medicine, but in skin...
Lion’s Mane Mushroom is a nootropic or a cognitive enhanere that is a staple of Chinese traditional medicine. More importantly, it is also edible on its own and, like many mushrooms, is a good source of proteins, vitamins, carbohydrates, and fiber. Lion’s Mane has polysaccharides or bioactive compounds which reduce anxiety and depession. Research is...
Huperzine A is a herbal supplement that is usually given to patients who have Alzheimer’s disease. It is a cognitive enhancer that is extracted from club moss, a plant that is native to certain parts of Southeast Asia and India. Huperzine A works by promoting acetylcholine through inhibiting the enzyme which breaks it down called...
Adderall is a stimulant that is typically prescribed to people who suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD. It is actually a combination of two other stimulant drugs: amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. Adderall is available as a tablet and as an extended release capsule. Adderall works by increasing the levels of dopamine in the brain....
2’-Oxo-PCE is a synthetic drug that comes from the arylcyclohexylamine class. This particular synthetic drug is more commonly known as Eticyclidone or O-PCE for short. It does not have a long history of use by people so it can be hard to determine some factors of the drug such as lethality, toxicity, and others. However,...
Laughing gas is the common name for Nitrous Oxide which is a colorless, sweet-tasting gas that causes people to laugh. It is used as a sedative and analgesic to reduce pain during surgical procedures. It has also been used as a food additive and in enhancing engine performances. It has been in recreational use since...
If you are looking for a central nervous system (CNS) depressant you have reasons to understanding something more about GHB. It stands for Gamma Hydroxybutyrate. It also is referred to by other names such as date rape and club drug. More than medicinal properties it is a drug that is misused by young men and...
DXM commonly known as Dextromethorphan is an over the counter drug meant to treat coughs. DXM can also be identified by the initials DM’ or robo’. The drug has a rich history as it has its roots traced from a mother compound known as racemorphan. When taken in amounts exceeding the normal dosage, DXM turns...
