Interesting for sure but its a pity that these are probably 100% illegal in most of the world.
That they are good for concentration makes sense in a way because cocaine is a DARI similar to ritalin.
It would be great to consume this stuff the natural way Im almost sure this is a lot more harmless than the extract.
Apparently the tea from the leaves is more healthy than harmful.
In theory, what you're saying is correct but this has not been my experience. Short term effects of coca barely affects my focus and concentration, it's mostly a pleasant physical stimulation similar to caffeine. However now that I've been using it for a long time I've noticed dramatic improvements in focus and motivation. It's been getting so good that I'm actually able to function without Ritalin whereas before I would be unable too. I'm not sure if the coca resolved a deficiency I had(Coca is highly nutritious) or maybe their is some other mechanism at play but I am grateful.
Cocaine can change brain structures, not sure about the rest of the alkaloids, but I suppose it's possible... perhaps the small amount of cocaine is making the changes?
Could be, but wouldn't the cocaine cause down regulation of dopamine, serotonin and noradrenalin? I'm thinking maybe the Reserpine is causing up regulation. It could also be some of the othe alkaloids here is the full list of alkaloids(according to drug forums):
- Cocaine ( C.N.S. stimulant and euphoriant dopamine reuptake inhibitor, local anesthetic)
- Ecgonine ( both metabolite and precurser of cocaine, works on carbohydrate metabolism)
- Pectin (a heterosaccharide derived from the cell wall of the coca plant, oral demulcent which allivates sore throats, anti diarrhea)
- Papain (cysteine protease, useful in boosting antibodies, as a teeth whitener and as a remedy in that it breaks down the protein toxins of venom)
- Hygrine (pyrrolidine alkaloid, stimulates saliva glands)
- Nicotine
- Globulin ( one of the two types of serum proteins, the other being albumin, which play a role in immunology by inhibiting certain blood protease)
- Pyridine (heterocyclic aromatic organic compound, stimulates circulation and oxygenation of the brain )
- Quinoline (heterocyclic aromatic organic compound with preservative and disinfectant qualities, balances calcium and phosphorous)
- Coniine ( neurotoxin, local anesthetic)
- Cocamine ( anesthetic, analgesic)
- Reserpine (indole alkaloid with antipsychotic, antidepressant and antihypertensive qualities, blocks the uptake (and storage) of noradrenaline and dopamine into synaptic vesicles by inhibiting the Vesicular Monoamine Transporters, diminishes blood pressure )
- Benzoine ( skin healing effect)
- Inulin (naturally occurring oligosaccharides ie several simple sugars linked together, which increases calcium absorption and possibly magnesium absorption, while promoting intestinal bacteria, and is thus an effective prebiotic, stimulates immuglobine production)
- Atropine ( tropane alkaloid, which lowers the "rest and digest" activity of all muscles and glands regulated by the parasympathetic nervous system )
Read more:
http://www.drugs-for...a#ixzz2ze2SsavQ