Jungle Fever: Smoking Paraphernalia & Legal Highs

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!

Also known as a water pipe, a bong is a device designed to make it easy to smoke various types of tobacco, herbs and other forms of plants.  The idea of the water pipe has been around since ancient times, and is found in a number of cultures.  During the middle of the 20th century, the bong became associated with smoking marijuana, with the result that many people today have no idea that the device is used for smoking other products as well.

The basic design of a bong includes a long stem that is usually known as a slide, a bowl shaped section that is equipped with some type of screen, and a bowl where the dried matter that is to be burned is placed.  The general construction is such that it is possible to use water as a filtering agent, removing many of the more harmful elements found in different types of tobacco and other plants. 

A traditional material for the bong is bamboo, which is relatively easy to shape into a long section of pipe with the bowls located at the end.  However, over the years, all sorts of materials have been used to create bongs.  Today, it is possible to purchase glass bongs as well as bongs made using different types of plastics.  While there is some difference of opinion on whether an acrylic bong works as well as a good old fashioned wooden water pipe, it is relatively easy to purchase pre-assembled bongs online, or buy kits that allow you to custom design your own special bong.

There are numerous types of vaporizers available on the market today, all of which have numerous applications.  Where the smoking of legal herbs is concerned, the type of vaporizer is usually determined by the type of heating and delivery methods that each one employs.  However, all of them vaporize the plant material so that it can be smoked and enjoyed.  The following is a breakdown of the two heating and the two delivery methods that are typically used.

Direct Conductional Heating – the classic, more common glass dome type vaporizers work by placing the plant material on a small plate (usually metal) where it heats up sufficiently and starts vaporizing the material.  This method is referred to as ‘direct’ because you place the plant material directly onto the heating element.

Indirect Conductional Heating – this is considered the superior technique employed for vaporizing the plant materials because it never directly touches the heating element.  Hot air passes over the material causing the active ingredients to be released.

Direct Lung Delivery – inhaling from this type of vaporizer involves heated air passing through the plant material which is then inhaled directly into the lungs.  Since the vapour is not stored, you inhale a larger quantity of vapour.

Stored Vapour Delivery – when using this vapour delivery method, the plant material is heated until the vapours form.  It is then stored in a balloon type of chamber or glass bowl for inhalation.  The difference between this method and the direct lung method is that you cannot inhale as large a quantity of smoke.  In other words, it results in a smaller ‘hit.’

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.

As with most vaporizers, handheld versions operate by heating and vaporizing plant materials so that the user is able to inhale those vapours.  Handheld vaporizers use the convection method where the heat is transferred from one source to another.  Air is taken into the vaporizer, heated, and then it is transferred to plant material which begins to heat up and vaporize.  Many users of legal high materials claim that the use of handheld vaporizers is more potent than actual smoking.

Since using a vaporizer is more intense and potent than the standard smoking techniques, it is recommended that you take it a little slower at first if you have never used a handheld vaporizer before.  Here are some steps to take for using this type of vaporizer:

Step #1 – Grind the plant material until it has as fine a texture as possible.

Step #2 – Disassemble the vaporizer by unscrewing the mouthpiece from the glass bulb.  Place the ground up plant material into the bulb and then screw it back into the device’s mouthpiece.  Be careful that you do not spill any of the contents.

Step #3 – Using a lighter, hold the flame under the vaporizer’s bowl or bulb.  Begin rotating the bulb while holding the flame beneath it.  Continue doing this until vapour begins forming in the bulb.

Step #4 – Use the mouthpiece for inhaling the vapours after they have formed in the bulb.  Repeat these steps until you have had your fill.

Alcohol is one of the most common types of legal highs in the world. In the United Kingdom it is estimated that 90% of men and 86% of women enjoy the legal highs associated with drinking. Alcohol has a relaxing effect and helps individuals feel more sociable; in many ways it is an everyday part of life for people, and has been for literally thousands of years. It is produced by fermenting fruits, vegetables or grains and can be found in a variety of drinks; beer, wine, whiskey, cider, pre-mixed alcoholic soft drinks and more. The higher the percentage of alcohol within the product, the stronger the effect. Most importantly, alcohol is one of the most universally legal highs in the world, with almost every country on the planet allowing people to drink it in some form or another.

In moderation, alcohol has been scientifically proven to have beneficial side effects for the body. Red wine is specifically noted, due to the antioxidants and other helpful natural products found within. However, in large quantities alcohol can be dangerous for the body. A long-term habit of drinking heavily can cause damage to internal organs as well as causing skin problems and obesity. However, when alcohol is consumed infrequently in small quantities it is much less harmful. This is why it is one of the most accessible and reliable legal highs on the planet. As long as you pay attention to the specific guidelines of whichever country you are in, you too can enjoy the benefits of alcohol.

Keeping your vaporizer clean is important, especially if you plan on sharing it with others.  For this reason, it is a good idea to clean the device after each round of use.  Fortunately, the cleaning process is relatively simple, since a vaporizer produces vapour and not smoke. 

While it is possible to clean a vaporizer without breaking down the components, it’s not the best approach.  Residue can collect at the points where the pieces join together, something you want to avoid.  In addition, if you are using a vaporizer that comes with an electronic base, you will want to be careful about using any type of cleanser on that particular part of the device.

For the bowl, stem, and mouthpiece, using a mixture of water and rubbing alcohol will normally remove any residue left from the plant mixture, and also disinfect the mouthpiece.  One approach that works well for many people is to apply the mixture, then rub with a clean cloth.  To make sure there is no alcohol left behind, use a second round of plain water, then dry thoroughly.

If the idea of using rubbing alcohol puts you off, you can use white vinegar instead.  Vinegar does not have the disinfectant properties of the alcohol, but does do a decent job of removing residue.

Depending on what the pieces are made from, you may also be able to use other cleaning agents.  Before experimenting too much, consider contacting the manufacturer and find out what they recommend in the way of cleaners.  This will help minimise the chances of using something that damages the pieces, and renders the vaporizer inoperable.

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.

Many users of herbal and natural plant materials for getting high legally tend to prefer the use of vaporizers versus rolling and smoking the material, due primarily to the benefits of using this type of device compared to the traditional method of smoking.  Over the past several decades, the hazards of smoking have been well documented and more individuals are aware of health risks than ever before.  As a result, the popularity of using vaporizers to smoke herbals and naturals has grown considerably.

The process of releasing the active ingredients of an herbal or natural material by applying heat rather than combustion is known as vaporization.  Since combustion is never used, molecular changes to the material do not occur and harmful toxins are not inhaled to the lungs.  The fact that the plant material is never burned is the key benefit to using vaporization instead of the traditional method of smoking.

Additional benefits include the following:

- No carbon monoxide, tar, or other combustion by-products results when using vaporization, so there is less damage to the lungs.
- Vaporization results in cooler smoke temperatures which is less damaging to the lung’s tissues.  Additionally, there are no carcinogenic elements produced.
- You receive a more concentrated dose (larger hit) so less of the substance is required by the body, yet the same effect is achieved.
- The vapours are not contaminated by the body’s digestive acids before they enter the circulatory system so the effects are faster than regular smoking methods.
- Digital precision is another benefit of vaporization as you can control the amount of vapours that you ingest.

Everyone likes feeling naughty but nice, which exactly why desserts are so popular. Take the Italian Tiramisu, for example; literally translated as ‘pick-me-up,’ just a little bit makes you feel better. But we’d all love a ‘pick-me-up’ that doesn’t pile on the pounds, and that is where Raz 1g comes in.Easily administered through a snuff bullet or snuff tube, Raz is great as an energiser, or when you need a greater state of focus and mental clarity.

Only a small amount is required to help you feel awake and alert. In fact, 1g is an ideal amount to share with 3 of your friends to keep conversations buzzing well into the night.

Raz can make you feel a little dehydrated so it is advisable to make sure you drink plenty of water. It should not be taken with any other medicine or drugs, and is not suitable for pregnant or lactating women.

Please note, all legal highs are sold as Drug Harm Minimisation solutions

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