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| classis = [[Magnoliopsida]]
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| familia = [[Lythraceae]]
| genus = ''[[Heimia]]''
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| species = '''''H. salicifolia'''''
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'''''Sinicuichi / Sun Opener''''' Heimia Salicifolia and myrtifolia is a species of [[flowering plant]] in the [[Lythrum|loosestrife]] family, [[Lythraceae]]. It is native to the [[Americas]], ranging from the [[southwestern United States]] ([[Texas]] and [[New Mexico]]) through [[Mexico]] and [[Central America]] to [[Argentina]]. Common names include '''Sini''', '''Elixir of the Sun''', '''Sinicuichi''' which means '''Sun Opener''' to Natives and '''Willow-leaf Heimia'''.<ref name="GRIN"/>
'''''Heimia salicifolia''''' is a species of [[flowering plant]] in the [[Lythrum|Loosestrife]] family, [[Lythraceae]]. It is native to the [[Americas]], ranging from the [[southwestern United States]] ([[Texas]] and [[New Mexico]]) through [[Mexico]] and [[Central America]] to [[Argentina]].<ref name="GRIN"/> Common names include '''shrubby yellowcrest''', '''sinicuichi''', '''sun opener''', '''willow-leaf heimia''', '''sini'''. The plant has been used for shamanic purposes by native peoples in Central America and Mexico.{{citation needed|date=November 2014}}
[[File:Heimia salicifolia seed closeup.jpg |thumb|right|The seed of ''Heimia salicifoli'' magnified many times]]


==Isolated alkaloids==
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== Spiritual Use and Traditions ==


Source:<ref>{{cite journal |title=''Alkaloids from Heimia salicifolia'' |journal=Phytochemistry |publisher=[[Elsevier]] |date=2008-05-01 |doi=10.1016/j.phytochem.2008.01.028 |volume=69 |issue=8 |pages=1756–1762 |pmid=18374955 | last1 = Rumalla | first1 = CS | last2 = Jadhav | first2 = AN | last3 = Smillie | first3 = T | last4 = Fronczek | first4 = FR | last5 = Khan | first5 = IA|bibcode=2008PChem..69.1756R }}</ref>
Sinicuichi/Sun Opener (Heimia salicifolia) is to be used as a Shamanic ''[[Entheogen]]''. When used within this context, this plant can invoke a deep sence of calmness and Unity. The Natives believe that Sinicuichi has supernatural qualities, helping them recall past events back to pre-natal ones as if they happened yesterday.


* [[Vertine]], also known as cryogenine, is regarded as the primary bioactive component and is also generally the most abundant constituent of alkaloidal extracts.
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* [[Lyfoline]], the second most abundant alkaloid
* [[Lythrine]], the third most abundant alkaloid
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* [[Heimidine]], a minor alkaloid
* [[Lythridine]], a minor alkaloid


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==Spiritual use==


Use of ''H. salicifolia'' for shamanic purposes by native peoples of Central America and Mexico has been described.{{citation needed|date=September 2014}} In the method of preparation commonly used, fresh leaves are collected and allowed to wilt. The leaves are put into a cup or jar, cool water is added, and the mixture is placed in the sun to brew and ferment for at least 24 hours. It is said that during the fermentation process, the knowledge of the sun is embedded into the potion, creating the "elixir of the sun."<ref>{{cite book | last = Reko | first = Victor A | date = 1936 | title = Magische Gifte: Rausch- und Betäubungsmittel der Neuen Welt ("Magic Poisons: Inebriating and Narcotic Substances of the New World") | publisher = VWB Vlg. F. Wissenschaft | page = 142 | isbn = 3861354209}}</ref>
*To be used in a Ceremonial Setting.


== Effects ==

*Auditory Hallucinations (sounds seem distant)
*Golden/Yellow Field of Vision
*Pleasant drowsiness/sedation
*Muscle relaxation
*Enhancement of Epinephrine
*Mild intoxication and giddiness
*Darkening of vision
*Increased memory function


*Slowing of heartbeat
*Dilation of coronary vessels
*Inhibition of acetylcholine
*Slight reduction of blood pressure
*Cooling of body

== Alkaloid Contents ==

*Vertine is generally regarded as the primary psychoactive component and is also generally the most abundant constituent of alkaloidal extracts. Clinically demonstrated effects include anticholinergic, antiinflammatory, antispasmodic, hyperglycemic, hypotensive, sedative, tranquilizer, and vasodilator activity. There is another chemical called cryogenine which should not be confused with vertine.


*Lythrine (the third most abundant alkaloid) has been found to have diuretic activity (it encourages urination).


*Heimidine (a minor alkaloid) has been found to have antiinflammatory activity.


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*lyfoline (the second most abundant alkaloid)


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*lythridine (a minor alkaloid)

== Preparation ==

Heimia salicifolia leaves are soaked in water and left to ferment/brew in the Sun for 2 days, the water volume is then reduced, and the bitter tasting brew is ingested in one gulp. It is said that during the fermentation process, the Knowledge of the Sun is embedded into the potion, creating the "Elixir of the Sun"


*Smoking Marijuana at the peak of a "Sini Session" will dramatically enhance the experience.

== Note ==

"Psychedelic" literally means "Mind Manifest". So it depends on whats on your mind and what you are trying to accomplish in the Session/Ceremony. Lessons learned using psychedelics are completely subjective, so what you realize, some people might not even get close to.


*Not addictive



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Heimia salicifolia

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Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Lythraceae
Genus: Heimia
Species:
H. salicifolia
Binomial name
Heimia salicifolia
Link[2]

Heimia salicifolia is a species of flowering plant in the Loosestrife family, Lythraceae. It is native to the Americas, ranging from the southwestern United States (Texas and New Mexico) through Mexico and Central America to Argentina.[2] Common names include shrubby yellowcrest, sinicuichi, sun opener, willow-leaf heimia, sini. The plant has been used for shamanic purposes by native peoples in Central America and Mexico.[citation needed]

The seed of Heimia salicifoli magnified many times

Isolated alkaloids

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Source:[3]

  • Vertine, also known as cryogenine, is regarded as the primary bioactive component and is also generally the most abundant constituent of alkaloidal extracts.
  • Lyfoline, the second most abundant alkaloid
  • Lythrine, the third most abundant alkaloid
  • Heimidine, a minor alkaloid
  • Lythridine, a minor alkaloid

Spiritual use

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Use of H. salicifolia for shamanic purposes by native peoples of Central America and Mexico has been described.[citation needed] In the method of preparation commonly used, fresh leaves are collected and allowed to wilt. The leaves are put into a cup or jar, cool water is added, and the mixture is placed in the sun to brew and ferment for at least 24 hours. It is said that during the fermentation process, the knowledge of the sun is embedded into the potion, creating the "elixir of the sun."[4]

References

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  1. ^ "NatureServe Explorer 2.0". explorer.natureserve.org. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Heimia salicifolia". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
  3. ^ Rumalla, CS; Jadhav, AN; Smillie, T; Fronczek, FR; Khan, IA (2008-05-01). "Alkaloids from Heimia salicifolia". Phytochemistry. 69 (8). Elsevier: 1756–1762. Bibcode:2008PChem..69.1756R. doi:10.1016/j.phytochem.2008.01.028. PMID 18374955.
  4. ^ Reko, Victor A (1936). Magische Gifte: Rausch- und Betäubungsmittel der Neuen Welt ("Magic Poisons: Inebriating and Narcotic Substances of the New World"). VWB Vlg. F. Wissenschaft. p. 142. ISBN 3861354209.
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