Harmala Seeds Syrian Rue Peganum Isband Aspand Lahouri بذور الحرمل

*Syrian rue should not be taken if you are pregnant, breast-feeding or are suffering from any pre-existing serious condition.

Product information
Also known as esfand and harmal, Peganum harmala has an interesting Eastern history. In Turkey and the Middle East, dried parts from this plant are strung and hung in homes and vehicles to protect against 'the evil eye'.and it is used as an incense, to purify the air as well as the mind.
Many people who make ayahuasca (analogues of the psychedelic, Amazonian brew ayahuasca), use Syrian rue instead of Banisteriopsis caapi.

EFFECTS
Common use of Syrian rue has the effect of a psychopharmacological tool, making otherwise inactive plants active. Sometimes Syrian rue is used to strengthen and prolong the effects of substances that are active by themselves. Syrian rue prevents the breakdown of monoamine neurotransmitters by inhibiting the action of monoamine oxidase enzymes, a process known as MAO-inhibition.

A small number of people is experimenting with the effects of only Syrian rue infusions or smoked seeds. The effects of low doses are sometimes referred to as 'the harmala buzz', as it tends to cause a buzzing feeling throughout the head and body. This is also the initial stage for most people taking a higher dose, though it generally unfolds into a stronger experience associated with nausea, stomach cramps and vomiting. Also, psychedelic effects, such as visual and auditive distortions and mystical phenomena, seem to be common for some people.

Industry
The seeds of Syrian rue are used as a traditional way of making dye throughout the Middle East.

Medicine
Syrian rue is used as a traditional medicine in the Middle East and has been used to help with skin inflammation as well as kill lice. The seeds have been used as a hallucinogen in both the Middle East and Europe for a very long time. They are now also quite often used as an analogue for Ayahuasca style brews.

USAGE
It is possible to consume the seeds directly, by grinding them with your molars. Let the ground seeds have interplay with your saliva for half a minute up to a couple of minutes and swallow. Another way is to grind the seeds with a mortar and put the powder in gel caps. With these methods, none of the active ingredients gets lost in the preparation process. For a Syrian rue only experience, doses are still experimental. People should start with 1 gram to see how they react. 5 grams is a high dose for most people.

Another common preparation method, which is easier on the stomach and causes less nausea in general, is to make a hot water infusion. Part of the active ingredients can easily get lost in the process of this method, so add 1 to 2 grams to the doses mentioned earlier. 150 ml of water and 50 ml of lemon juice per person is used. Simmer the finely ground seeds for 15 to 30 minutes on the lowest fire on your stove and strain the liquid, which is then ready for consumption.

And finally, many people still use these seeds as an incense. In high amounts, this can also cause MAO-inhibition, albeit of a shorter duration in comparison with oral ingestion.

Peganum Harmala is easy to grow. Sow the seeds in late spring (indoors) in a sandy soil mixture and be moderate with water. Put on a sunny spot and keep the temperature above 20 ° C. Once your plant is all grown up (and placed outdoors) frost and dryness will not affect your plant anymore. During wintertime, the leaves will die, but the roots keep themselves in deep hibernation, they will wake up again at the crack of spring

SAFETY AND RISKS

• *The consumption of Syrian rue (Peganum harmala) can cause dizziness, vomiting, nausea, body tremors, tinnitus, bradycardia and tachycardia.
• *The harmala alkaloids within Syrian rue act as MAO inhibitors, this means consuming tyramine containing foods 24 hours before and after taking Syrian rue can lead to a hypertensive crisis. Be sure to follow the MAOI-Diet.
• *Syrian rue also acts as a serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and should not be taken in conjunction with any other SSRI’s or anything that reacts badly with them.
• *Other common side effects include: dry mouth, low blood pressure, mild headaches, lethargy, trouble sleeping, blurred vision decreased sexual ability, increased appetite and a reduced tolerance to alcohol.
• *It should be noted, that with certain diets and medications, Syrian rue can cause high blood pressure. It is advisable to avoid its use if you suffer from it.
• *Syrian rue should not be taken if you are pregnant, breast-feeding or are suffering from any pre-existing serious condition.