Erowid Sinicuichi (Heimia salicifolia) Vault

sinicuichi

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Sinicuichi

BOTANICAL CLASSIFICATION

Family :

Lythraceae (Loosestrife)

Genus :

Heimia

Species :

salicifolia; myrtifolia

COMMON NAMES

Sinicuichi; Sun Opener; Shrubby Yellowcrest

EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION

Unknown

DESCRIPTION

Heimia salicifolia is a perennial shrub with small narrow leaves and yellow flowers growing up to 1.5 meters. It has been identified as the Aztec hallucinogen "sinicuichi" though this fact is controversial. Sinicuichi is reported to be an auditory hallucinogen, but the effects of H. salicifolia are not well known.