In article >,
"Maverick" > wrote:

> "Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Katra >, if that's their real name, wrote:
> >
> >>Here's an herbal prescription for you...
> >>
> >>Find one very large, healthy San Pedro cactus. (Peruvian torch works too)
> >>They can easily be found on line, or at any good nursery that keeps
> >>landscaping plants.
> >>
> >>Take a 1 ft. section (or approx. 200 to 300 grams if you want to weigh
> >>it out). Remove all the spines with a veggie tool and slice it into one
> >>inch slices. Carefully remove the round woody core. The lower or older
> >>growth will be highest in Alkaloids so just save the upper part of the
> >>whole for cactus propagation.
> >>
> >>Cut it up into chunks and place it into the blender, and run on high
> >>until it's well pulverized. Strain off the juice and reduce it on a VERY
> >>low simmer until it's down to about 1 cup. Boiling it damages the active
> >>ingredient. Mix LIBERALLY with grapefruit juice and honey.
> >>
> >>Hold your nose and down it quickly on an empty stomach.
> >>
> >>Lay down and wait 2 hours.
> >>
> >>Wear sunglasses. ;-)
> >>
> >>And don't take with any other medications...
> >>And don't try to drive or work.
> >>And have your DH handy!!!
> >>
> >>And remember, ownership of these cacti is legal, but it is NOT legal to
> >>ingest them. Seriously... <sigh>
> >
> > Wow, Katra! I can't begin to tell you how grateful I am for this recipe.
> > I really can't. LOL!
> >
> > Carol
>
> Step 1 - Plan trip to Peru...
> Step 2 - Follow the recipe.
>
> LOL
>
> Bret
>

Indeed! <g>

Except that Trichocereus peruvianus or pachanoi are both available at a
few nurseries in Austin....... ;-)

And, of course, on eBay!!!
--
K.