Talk:Codariocalyx motorius

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I just removed this from the main article because I couldn't find a source for these studies anywhere, and don't think that (source?) is very encyclopedic. If anyone can find a source, please return this to the article and link to the source.

The leaves of this plant are sometimes used to make tea. Studies performed in the 1960s (source?) suggest that the leaves and roots of Desmodium motorium contain psychedelic compounds, like N,N-dimethyltryptamine.

--Explodicle 01:14, 19 August 2005 (UTC)

When I added that section, I had hoped someone would take the bait and expand properly. My original source for the statment is [1], but I can't see citing Salon as an authorative source. A quick google for "Desmodium gyrans dimethyltryptamine" produces a bunch of hits- but I'm not versed enough in the field to glean useful links. --14:44, August 19, 2005 (UTC)Mr.Logic

I have removed some vandalism, including the name "hippie grass" and the reactivity to sound. Cacycle 20:42, 11 January 2006 (UTC)

The "hippie grass" reference wasn't vandalism. Same goes for the reactivity to sound I've seen it in a couple of sources, including (IIRC) the above Salon article. I won't argue the point until I find a good trusted source, or have a good specimine growing in my possesion. -Mr.Logic 19:29, 12 January 2006 (UTC)