Also known as wild dagga ('wild cannabis') and lion's tail. Wild dagga leaves were smoked by the Hottentot tribe of southern Africa because of its euphoric effect. It grows mainly in southern and eastern Africa. Wild dagga is said to be one of the most effective legal herbal alternatives to tobacco and cannabis known to man. The main active alkaloid is leonurine.

In traditional African medicine Leonotis has been widely used as a part of many different treats. It is also used in case of a snake bite and as a charm to keep snakes away.

Effects

Comparable to cannabis, only milder. In combination with cannabis it is said to have a synergistic effect.

Usage

Use as tea. For a stronger effect the flowers of lion's tail can be smoked.

Warning

One should use wild dagga with caution. It has shown to be habit forming similar to tobacco.