SC - Deadly Datura
Decker, Terry D.
TerryD at Health.State.OK.US
Mon Jul 27 19:03:30 PDT 1998
> >I believe that Datura was used as an ordeal poison by native americans.
>
>
> In ancient Egypt too, Datura was used as a poison. Very popular with
> assassins and such like. (I'm begginning to realise an alarming trend
> with
> my knowledge, I know more anout wierd potions and poisons than I do
> cooking.)
> -Sianan
>
> **************************************************************************
> ****
> Marina Denton
> sianan at geocities.com
>
In the Amerind cultures that use it, Datura is a sacrament rather than a
poison. It is used ritually to assist the user in opening the spirit to
visions. It is known to be dangerous and its use is very limited.
Bear
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