Latua pubiflora Uses

Shamanistic uses of the species are known from the Mapuche Huilliche Indians by the plant as a remedy for evil ending and utilizing disease-causing spirits. The Machi-called medicine men of the tribe used the plant as well, in order to put yourself in trance-like states to receive revelations. The effect of the plant is similar to the deadly nightshade (Atropa): Expansion of the pupils, to dry mouth and subsequent formation of foam, mental confusion, convulsions, delirium and hallucinations to lasting insanity and death.

Already in the year 1859 is an attempted use of Latua pubiflora demonstrated as an ornamental plant, as Richard Pearce, who worked for Veitch and Sons, plants of this species cultivated. About the whereabouts of these cultivated plants, there is little evidence, it is assumed that they just after 1900 disappeared from the culture. Recent cultivation experiments, such as the International Conifer Conservation Programme at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh report of successes, pull the plant to the year in the field.


Source: http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latua_pubiflora
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