Datura
Datura stramonium
AtypicalNaturalDeliriant/Anticholinergic (NOT a classical psychedelic)
Duration
12-48 hours (extremely variable and unpredictable)
Onset
30-120 minutes
Peak
4-16 hours
Datura is a highly toxic plant containing tropane alkaloids that produce powerful and dangerous deliriant effects. Unlike classical psychedelics, datura creates realistic but terrifying hallucinations and is associated with serious medical risks and psychological trauma.
⚠️ Safety Information
⚠️ Contraindications
Do not use if any of the following apply to you.
- •**CONTRAINDICATED FOR ALL RECREATIONAL USE**
- •Everyone - no safe recreational dose exists
- •Particularly dangerous for those with heart conditions
- •Extremely dangerous for those with mental health conditions
Effects
Physical
- •**SEVERE MEDICAL RISKS INCLUDING DEATH**
- •Dangerous hyperthermia and dehydration
- •Extreme pupil dilation and vision problems
- •Severe dry mouth and inability to swallow
- •Dangerous increases in heart rate and blood pressure
- •Possible seizures, coma, and respiratory failure
- •Complete loss of motor control and coordination
Psychological
- •Complete delirium and loss of reality testing
- •Terrifying and realistic hallucinations
- •Conversations with people who aren't there
- •Complete memory loss during experience
- •Extreme confusion and disorientation
- •Often described as living nightmare
Visual
- •Extremely realistic hallucinations indistinguishable from reality
- •Hallucinated people, objects, and scenarios
- •Spiders, insects, and other disturbing imagery common
- •Complete replacement of visual environment
- •Users cannot tell what is real vs. hallucinated
Therapeutic Potential
✓**NO RECREATIONAL BENEFITS - EXTREMELY DANGEROUS**
✓Historical use in traditional medicine (highly toxic)
✓Some compounds used in modern medicine in controlled doses
✓Research applications under strict medical supervision
Legal Status
Legal to grow in most places, dangerous to consume
Related Compounds
This is education, not medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before making decisions about substance use. Never use illegal substances.