DOSE:	1 Tbsp	oral	Damiana	(tea)
	2 tsp	oral	Skullcap	(tea)

BODY WEIGHT:

240 lb

After reading many reports and documents online about the recreational use of damiana and skullcap, coupled with the anti-depressant benefits of damiana, I decided to order some online and try it.

Firstly, I tried smoking 3 bowls of damiana and skullcap the day before I drank it as a tea, and it did nothing for me. The smoke was very harsh and dry and burned the back of my throat every time I tried to take a hit. The damiana tasted wonderful and smelled very pleasant, though. It also burned very quickly, so it got hot very fast. Having failed to experience much from smoking the herbs (except a sore throat), I tried using them in tea the next day.

I brewed 1 tbsp (approx) of damiana and 2 tsp (approx) skullcap in boiling water for 6 minutes and added a teaspoon of honey to sweeten the tea, as it was a little bitter. I drank the tea in a 15 minute time period. It tasted very pleasant, and smelled even more wonderful than when it was burned. It tasted very fresh and smelled almost like perfume.

Approximately 30 minutes later, I felt very relaxed and mildly euphoric. I was very content doing what I was doing and the little things that used to bother me didn't anymore. Soon after, I became fairly drowsy and wanted to take a nap, though I didn't. The main effects of drowsiness wore off around 45 minutes later, but the euphoria (although mild) stayed for a couple hours. I felt very social and I couldn't take the smile off my face. Even more benefits presented themselves a little while later; I had been experiencing intestinal spasms (as a result of IBS) and menstrual cramps that day and after ingesting the tea they had completely disappeared! I was amazed that the tea worked as well as the other medications I usually use to alleviate the symptoms.

All-in-all, I have enjoyed the experience. If I were to compare the experience to any other drug I've tried, I would say it was like a very low-grade, subtle marijuana buzz, yet different in its own way. I feel like I will be using damiana and skullcap in the future to alleviate symptoms of IBS and menstrual cramps, and even to relax after a long, stressful day.

Exp Year: 2010	ExpID: 83685
Gender: Female
Age at time of experience: 19
Published: Mar 11, 2018	Views: 3,010
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