Jungle Fever: Smoking Paraphernalia & Legal Highs

A hookah pipe is an instrument used to smoke tobacco through a water chamber, which cools and filters the smoke. The hookah can have a single hose for a single user or multiple hoses. Multi-pipe bongs or hookahs are a great idea for an event or social occasion.

The hookah originated in India and is part of the culture throughout the Middle East but recently it has gained popularity in Europe, Australia, North America and Brazil. One of the more popular hookahs types is known as the Malabar hookah and comes from the city of Koyilandy.

The hookah has a number of alternative names: in Arabic the pipe is referred to as a shisha and this is the most common name used in the Persian Gulf states. Meanwhile, Islamic countries close to the eastern Mediterranean such as Turkey, Cyprus, Jordan and Syria enjoy a narghile. In Croatia and Albania the hookah is a Lula, while in Serbia and Bosnia Herzegovina the pipe is called a nargile.

Hookah pipes are most common in the Arab world, where the smoking of flavoured tobacco has entered their tradition and culture. It is estimated that Arabs are the biggest users of shisha pipes worldwide. Nearly all cafés offer shisha smoking and the cafés are the centre of Arab social life, being likened to the bars and pubs in the Western world.
 
Because of the increase in smoking bans across Europe and North America, many hookah cafés have begun to offer a smoking experience by using non-tobacco mu’assel, a mixture of molasses and honey.

One of the devices used for smoking a mixture of natural herbs and plant materials that has grown in popularity is the vaporizer.  Vaporizers operate differently from blunts, bongs, and pipes in that the smoking mixture is not incinerated.  The mixture is vaporized instead which helps to protect the smoker from the irritating and possibly harmful by-products that are normally encountered when the mixture is burned.  Since there is no combustion, there is no smoke.  Ideally, the vapour that results contains virtually no tars or other particulate matter.

Lower concentrations of carbon monoxide and other noxious gases have been documented and are key benefits whenever you are smoking your herbal mixture using a vaporizer.  When you compare the use of a vaporizer to the other methods of ingestion for getting a legal high, there is a more rapid onset of the desired “pharmacological” effect.  Additionally, the delivery of the vapour into the bloodstream is more direct.

From a health standpoint, smoking your herbal blends through a vaporizer is better for you than using a blunt, bong, or pipe to attain your legal high.  Although a bong offers the advantage of a cooler smoke free from particulate matter, the herbal mixture is still incinerated instead of vaporized.  Vaporizing provides you with the same desired effect that incineration does.  However, you are only being subjected to essential natural elements and not some of the toxins that you typically would ingest when you incinerate your herbal mixture.

Funky Monkey Jungle Juice somehow falls into the category of “legal highs” despite being one of the most potent combinations of herbs available today. Originally blended in Brazil, Funky Monkey Jungle Juice is all natural, but delivers an amazing high.

The combination features various herbs, including stimulant kola nut, the euphoric herb known as Damiana, the stimulant Yerba Mate (found in South American Tea), Rou Gui, a stimulant found in Chinese Tea, and the rather rare Chinese Herb called Schisandra. This combination results in a very, very strong high and creates major feelings of euphoria and bliss.

Funky Monkey Jungle Juice comes in liquid form in an easy to use squirt bottle, so no bongs, vaporizers etc are necessary to enjoy it. Just drink between five to ten millilitres of the stuff and you will soon be raring to go. Usually, the high takes effect within half an hour at the most. The high lasts between two to three hours and another ‘hit’ can be taken immediately once it wears off.

Best of all, Funky Monkey Jungle Juice leaves the user with no adverse effects once they have come down from their ‘high’. Children and pregnant women should still stay well away from this stuff, as should people with a heart condition or on any kind of medication.

It is extremely powerful. Some users are amazed that it is actually still legal. So, grab it while it still it is actually still on the shelf to buy!

Vaporizers typically operate using a heating element where plant material is heated and not burned, in order to produce a vapour that can be inhaled.  In addition to the heating element factor, there is usually a thermostat in order to control the temperature.  Be aware that some of the higher end models of vaporizers can cost several hundred dollars in the US.

Vaporizers are typically classified by the way in which the plant material is heated.  There are 3 primary ways in which the material is heated.

Convection – there is never any contact with a heating element because hot air is passed through the material which is heated rapidly, allowing the active ingredients to be released in the process.

Thermal Conduction – this type of heating involves setting the plant material on a metal plate, heating the plate to a temperature which is high enough to vaporize that material, before releasing the active ingredients.

Thermal Radiation – this type of heating method involves the use of bright light where the plant material’s temperature rises due to the fact that the material is absorbing the radiant energy of the light source.

Where the quality of the vapour is concerned, there have been very few reviews or studies which have significantly addressed this particular issue.  Instead the usage focus of the device has been centred on what each vaporizer type is being used for.  Be aware that vaporization with a number of plant materials occurs just prior to the material’s flash or ignition point.

An herbal high is nothing more than a euphoric state obtained through the use of natural dietary supplements sold at a variety of vitamin stores around the world. They not only stimulate your body, but they often extend your energy levels and natural resources.

Herbal highs are composed entirely of herbal ingredients. In many ways, herbal highs are similar to the illegal drugs that people use to obtain euphoric sensations, but there is a lesser risk of overdosing with a legal herbal high. Since it is a legal high, you know you’re not taking an illegal substance. 

An example of an herbal high is the Ecstasy Original Herbal Formula offered at certain herbal supplement shops. The formula includes a variety of herbs such as sida cordifolia, ginseng, ginko biloba, cola, camellia sinensis and methionine. It also contains various natural mushrooms, folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12. 

There is also a pill known as EX-1 which is a natural stimulant containing natural forms of ephedrine, such as sida cordifolia. However, is important to understand that while ephedrine is not illegal there are certain adverse symptoms that can come about from extended use. 

These examples are just a small sample of the hundreds of natural, legal herbal highs available.

Otherwise known as rhodiola rosea, Golden Root is a plant that grows in the cold regions of the world such as the Arctic, the mountains in central Asia, the Rocky Mountains and the United States, and various mountain ranges within Europe. It is used in a variety of countries around the world as a natural means of alleviating depression and improving moods.

There have been various studies around the world which show that golden root complex improves the physical and mental performance of individuals who consume it on a regular basis, and that it also reduces fatigue. Scientists have determined the reason for this is because the herb optimizes serotonin and dopamine levels through monoamine oxidase inhibition, although the neurochemical mechanics of how this works have not been scientifically documented in full yet. 

Golden root complex is part of a group known to scientists as adaptogens, which are herbal supplements that differ from chemical stimulants such as nicotine. They do not have the adverse physiological effects of the stimulants, but still give the same mental benefits. 

Golden root is most popular in Russia and Scandinavia where it has been used for centuries to help individuals living in extremely cold climates cope with the temperatures and stressful way of life. It has been tested in various laboratories, where golden root has been proven to prevent weight gain and stress-induced changes in appetite. 

Golden root has also been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries under the name of hong jing tian. It is one of the major components in many legal high products.

The technical term ‘vaporizer’ (or vaporiser) refers to a device or a modular assembled system of vaporization tools that is used to extract and then deliver a plant’s active ingredients via inhalation.  The most common materials smoked in this way include herbal high-producing plants (a.k.a. legal highs such as golden root), herbal blends, and tobacco.  They are often used in aromatherapy. Vaporization is also considered a viable alternative to actual smoking.

Vaporizers function by heating the plant material in a semi-vacuum so that the active ingredients are boiled off and become a vapour.  There is no combustion, and therefore, there is no smoke or the taste of smoke whenever you are using this device.  It has become extremely popular to use vaporizers for smoking the aforementioned plant materials.  Burning the material in traditional fashion produces carcinogenic, irritating, and toxic by-products that cause physical harm.  Using vaporizers is obviously a healthier alternative to smoking in the traditional manner.

Ideally, the vapour contains negligible amounts of harmful particulate matter and tars. It has also been surmised that smoking with the use of a vaporizer significantly reduces the concentration of carbon monoxide and other noxious gases.  The vapours can be extracted in various forms, through what are called extraction chambers.  These include:

- sequential venturi
- straight bore
- venturi

They can be constructed from different materials such as glass or metal.  Once the vapour has filled the extraction chamber, it is then inhaled using either a hose or a pipe to ingest the vapours.

Where legal highs involving the smoking of herbals and plant materials are concerned, a very popular piece of paraphernalia in use is the hookah pipe.  As popularity grows, the amount of products available does also, creating a challenge for those individuals who want to start enjoying this type of smoking device for getting high legally.  Here are several suggestions for how to select the one that is best suited to your needs.

Determine the way you are going to use the hookah pipe.  Will you be using it to smoke cannabis, herbals and plant materials (legal highs), or regular loose tobacco?

Size really does matter.  If you are only going to use it by yourself, than a smaller one will be sufficient.  Otherwise, purchase a multi-user style to accommodate a group of smokers.  Additionally, where the size factor is concerned, you want to make sure that you have sufficient storage space so that you can keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

Glass is the preferred material for the bowl base.  However, acrylic models are now emerging throughout the market and are increasing in popularity because of their price and the fact that they do not break or crack as easily as the glass-based ones do.

For the beginner, there are a lot of first time buyer deals available online, making it more affordable than ever to get started with this type of smoking venue.  There are numerous value packages available so that your purchase includes the hookah pipe, the accessories, and even the tobacco in some instances.

Handheld vaporizers are a quick and easy way to enjoy legal highs without a lot of muss and fuss.  In fact, the only way to simplify the process any more is to roll a blunt.  But, if you prefer to enjoy the vapours without the smoke, here’s how to get the most from your handheld vaporizer.

Your first task is to put your mixture of herbs into the bowl of the device, then screw the stem into place.  Make sure the fit is snug, so there is no chance of the vapours seeping through a crack at the joint. 

Using your stash lighter, gently warm the herbs in the bowl.  This is accomplished by holding the flame under the bowl and slowly moving the bowl in circles over the flame.  You’ll notice that as the herbs begin to heat up, vapour forms in the bowl and begins to work its way up the stem.

Once the bowl and the lower portion of the stem are loaded with vapour, place your lips over the mouthpiece and inhale.  You’ll notice the sensation is not the jarring sensation that you get from smoking, but rather a gentle high that comes on as you inhale.  Some people find the gradual build-up to be ultimately more intense than smoking burning herbs.  

After finishing, always allow the bowl to cool to room temperature before attempting to unscrew the stem and remove the herbs.  Cleanup is very simple, requiring nothing more than a little warm water and possibly some mild detergent.  Depending on whether the herbs leave any type of residue in the bowl, something like rubbing alcohol may be needed.  If so, be sure to wash with warm water after the using the alcohol, so there is no residue left to spoil your next round of use.

With the popularity of smoking herbals and naturals for a legal high, many aficionados of the practice are now enjoying creating their own blends of herbs and plant materials at home.  Naturally, you’re going to have some questions when you start out smoking your own blend of herbs and plant materials with friends in a bong or vaporizer.  If you just follow the few simple guidelines below it will help make it considerably easier for you to get started.

Drying your own fresh herbs and then blending them to afford you the optimum smoke and legal high is your goal as well as the primary benefit with blending herbs and plant materials at home.  Another key benefit of creating your own blend is that the aroma and flavour are much more intense and the effect is considerably more pronounced.

You may also discover that if you mix your herbs and plant materials at home that if you add a small quantity of loose tobacco that it may enhance your experience in the process.  However, we recommend that you only do this when you are using an acrylic or glass bong.

When it comes to choosing the ideal herbs and plant materials to dry and blend at home, we’re not here to recommend any specific ones because our tastes are all uniquely individual.  However, you should always to try and find materials that you enjoy smoking and that are palatable.  After all, you goal is the most enjoyable smoke and legal high possible.