Summary
Is an Adaptogen. It is commonly used for its ability to prevent anxiety. It also is helpful in relieving insomnia. It's name means "Smell of Horse" due to its smell and the traditional belief that ingesting the this herb will give you the strength and virility of a horse.
Dose Information
| ROA | Light | Common | Strong | Heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 300-500mg | 500-1000mg | 1000-2000mg | 2000mg+ |
Light
Common
Strong
Heavy
Onset, Duration & After-effects
| ROA | Onset | Peak | After Effects | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 15-60 min | 6.0-12.0 hrs | 1.0-8.0 hrs | 360-0 min |
Tolerance
Build-up
varies by mechanism; therapeutic tolerance may develop over weeks of regular use
Reset
typically days to weeks after discontinuation
Effects
Positive
- Stimulation
- Physical euphoria
- Muscle relaxation
- Spontaneous tactile sensations
Negative
- Motor impairment
- Nausea
- Increased heart rate
- Respiratory depression
- Sedation
- Difficulty urinating
Positive
- Reduced anxiety
- Euphoria
- Cognitive euphoria
- Anxiety suppression
Negative
- Thought deceleration
- Anxiety
- Compulsive redosing
- Dizziness
- Memory suppression
- Time distortion
Positive
- Increased libido
- Increased music appreciation
Negative
- Disinhibition
- Dehydration
- Appetite suppression
- Dulled perception
- Internal hallucinations
- Auditory hallucinations
- Drifting
- Auditory distortion