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LSA (Ergine / D-lysergic acid amide (morning glory, Hawaiian baby woodrose))

Category: Psychedelics. Status: Natural ergot alkaloid; some seeds legal.

A naturally occurring relative of LSD found in morning glory and Hawaiian baby woodrose seeds. Effects are more dreamy and sedating than LSD, often with strong nausea.

How it works

Acts on serotonin and adrenergic receptors; less potent and more sedating than LSD.

Key facts

  • Molecular weight: 267.33 g/mol
  • Half-life: Several hours
  • Bioavailability: Oral
  • Storage: Research/reference only.

Dosing overview

  • Typical dose: Varies by individual and setting
  • Frequency: Occasional
  • Duration: Acute effects last 6-10 hours
  • Route: Oral

Protocol notes

  • Consumed by eating or soaking morning glory or Hawaiian baby woodrose seeds.
  • Strong nausea is common; effects are dreamy and sedating rather than sharp and visual.
  • Seed coatings can be toxic, which is a major reason this is risky.

Reported benefits

  • Naturally occurring lysergamide
  • Found in common seeds
  • Dreamy, introspective effects
  • Long traditional use

Possible side effects

  • Strong nausea and vomiting
  • Vasoconstriction (cold limbs)
  • Sedation
  • Seed coatings can be toxic

Community reviews of LSA

Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 2 community reviews by ResearchSafe members.

  • vet_former rated it 3/5 - A sleepy night turned oddly reflective: I tried LSA after weeks of feeling stuck in my PA shift, hoping a gentle shift might loosen the mental fog, and the first time I took a handful of morning‑glory seeds before bed I ended up drifting into a vivid, almost cinematic dream that left me pondering work habits for hours after waking, but the next day my neck was stiff and the insight felt more like a fleeting curiosity than any real breakthrough, so I stopped after a few tries.
  • hank_m rated it 4/5 - mornings felt clearer after a few weeks of lsa: after ten weeks of low‑dose lsa I noticed my mind stayed a bit more open during my writing sessions, ideas flowed easier and I wasn’t as quick to judge drafts, which helped me push through article deadlines, though occasional mild nausea reminded me to stay cautious.

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