The Big Stink over Incense

How the govt., the media, and apathy are conspiring to keep you in the dark!

There’s been a lot of hype in the media later about spice and how deadly it is.  I’d like to clarify a few things. First, I get tired of hearing highfalutin pot-smokers spewing out the crap they here (or think that they hear) from the media.  Doesn’t anyone remember….   In fact,  here’s what they are saying about incense….

K2 Spice associated with death of young

Indiana mother of two

But it goes on that….   “Given that it was reported that the decedent may have used an unknown substance call “K 12 spice”, a synthetic drug being used by some smokers as a legal substitute to marijuana, we will review the toxicology results to determine what chemicals are involved. We know that there are current studies being done to determine the effects of this substance. We will follow this case closely and watch for other related types of unexpected deaths.”

http://abelpharmboy.wordpress.com/2010/08/14/k2-spice-associated-with-death-of-young-indiana-mother-of-two/#comments

Wow, that’s a real coorelation!  Did you know that everyone in history who has consumed carrots has (or will) die?   Don’t believe the BS. And WTF is “K12 Spice”?

Hospitalizations

Now, about the trips to the hospital.   There’s a very good explanation of that as well.   If you over-consume incense, you can get what is known as ‘The Fear”.  I’ve had it myself actually.  You see, the synthetics are more potent  and a bit more psychedelic than THC.  What happens is the smoker gets themselves all worked up beacuse they are too high.  They get scared.  They call an ambulance.  Then they come down and blame the entire episode on the chemical.  I mean, how many people are going to tell the doctor that they couldn’t handle their shit?  Don’t OVERDO IT!  Drink too much, end up in jail or the hospital.  Smoke too much, become paranoid and embarrass yourself.

Headaches

Now here’s one that’s also easily explained.  A lot (esp. the big producers) use Acetone to apply the chemical to the leaf.  This is not the best or healthiest choice.  I, for instance, only use grain alcohol (good ol’ Everclear).  It is the over application of acetone that can cause the headaches.  If that’s what you are worried about, ask before you buy.  You want to be buying from small manufactures who produce MICRO-batches and offer handcrafted Aromatherapy products.   Don’t be embarrassed to ask questions.  Hell, I LOVE talking about herbal incense and herbal blends.  Ask ME if you’ve got a question about something.

Herbal Incense can be a wonder mindexpanding expirence or a mellow way to relax.  It,as in all things, should be taken moderately.  It’s great if you are in the military or on probation because it doesn’t show up as Weed (though they are starting to test for some of the JWHs and AMs, link included).  When I blend up a batch of Sinister, Evolution, F.U.B.A.R., Half Baked, Dave’s Not Here, Happy Herbs, or Big Bang, I do it with the pride of a craftsman.   When I chose my natural medicines like Blue Lotus or Wild Dagga  And I’d NEVER sell something I wouldn’t use myself (though that’s not saying much ;-).

All that being said, I would probably be growing and selling pot if it weren’t illegal.  Until that changes, things will stay the same.  There are so many plants and chemicals that we aren’t making use of.  Is it because big-pharma wants to give sad people ‘medicine’ that makes them want to kill themselves just for profit so they get the govt. to ban psilobyn with its 14,000 years history of use to allievate depression?  Is it because we’re too lazy to research the fact that benzos can kill you in withdraw or bother to learn about Egyptian Blue Lotus which has been used  (and worshiped) for 6k+ years as a medicine?   Furthermore, you won’t find yourself driving around asleep like we find with Ambian.  Take the time to learn about these wonderful plants, its worth it.   Folks, we get the govt. we deserve.  If we don’t start thinking for ourselves, we’re little better than serfs.  Do  your own research on Incense, aromatherapy, ethnobotanicals, and etc.  If you need any help, hit me up.  I’m, as always, here to help!

PS. did you know that acetaminophen (Tylenol) causes 26k hospitalizations and about 500 deaths per year.  Where’s the panic?

Here are a couple more great articles you might find interesting…

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