ARBOL DE LOS BRUJOS
Chapter: Entheogens
AKA: Latua pubiflora, Latua venenosa, latue, latuy, Lycioplesium pubiflorum, sorcerers' tree.
Related to the nightshade family, it is the only known species of latua and is used by the medicine men of the Mapuche Indians in central Chile.
Effects: Causes hallucinations because of the alkaloids hyoscyamine and scopolamine.
Precautions: Also causes delirium and insanity, which may be permanent, depending on the dosage.
Dosage: The dosage is a closely guarded secret, though the medicine men can reputedly control the duration of the madness quite accurately.
