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Bay Bean (Canavalia maritima/rosea)

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Bay Bean (Canavalia maritima/rosea) is another curious potential entheogen which we were introduced to on one of our trips to Oaxaca, Mexico.  There seem to be many stories around this plant, and it was considered important and sacred enough to be placed in graves in and around the area by the Mazatecs and other tribal groups.  This alone indicates an importance for this plant in ritual that goes beyond decoration, since the dried leaves of Canavalia aren't pretty (but the smell is absolutely intoxicating).

The natives we spoke with report that it has been used both as a potentiator for other herbs, as well as marijuana substitute (which is NOT what we offer this as in any capacity!), similar to the way Wild Dagga has been reportedly used in Africa.  They claim that it fell out of favor a long time ago, but with no thoughts as to why.  We are continuing our search for information about this plant; with such a wide range, there must be knowledge of its use in ritual and a possible entheogen somewhere.  There are only scattered reports on the internet, so we can only rely on feedback from customers that might post what their experience with working with this plant might be like below.

Latin Name:  Canavalia Maritima, Canavalia rosea (Fabaceae family Legume family)

Common Names: Bay Bean, Beach-bean, jackbean, maunaloa, puakauhi, wonderbean, Friol de Playa.

This is a very fast-growing and sturdy vine which can be found all over the coastal regions around the Gulf of Mexico, including the Yucatan, but occurs all over the world in tropical and subtropical coastal locations.  Its wide range makes it even more curious that little is presently known about this plant.  It prefers warmth and can tolerate periods of drought, but definitely likes full sun and the beach!  Bay Bean (Canavalia maritima/rosea) can actually be found snaking its way to the ocean from shrubby shorelines and coastal shrub.  It sets down roots at nodes as it trails across beaches and dunes, the roots forming networks that aid in stabilizing sands.

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1. richard on 10/4/2011, said:

I did not care for this herb in a tea but when smoked it had a mild effect
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2. nick on 10/31/2010, said:

i love this product. smoking it on its own theres a mild relaxing effect enough to take the edge off the day. but when mixed it really increases the effects of whatever its mixed with, tastes great and will make more expensive herbs last alot longer. try this at least once.
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3. Matt on 9/13/2010, said:

This herb is a must for a smooth tasting and burning blend...an ounce goes a long way!
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4. Robert on 6/7/2010, said:

I believe this herb is an excellent potentiator. I mix it with lions tail wild dagga and motherwort (private reserve) and I alway get great results, alone it ok about a 3 but if your into making your own smoking blend this is for you!
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5. kum on 10/10/2009, said:

I bought an ounce of Baybean a while back and enjoyed its effects. I tried drinking it as a tea and smoked it on its own. I found the smoke to be more potent. I also made a crude extract of the plant using water and a oven. I tried eating the extract, but the effects i noticed didn't last too long, i think smoking it is a better way. Im going to experiment with this wonderful plant again maybe mixing it in with a blend im currently in the process of making :)
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6. Travis on 9/14/2009, said:

Very aromatic; great in a blend. I personally combined it with wild dagga flowers, marihuanilla and wild lettuce leaves. Very relaxing blend. Agreed that it's not great on its own so I gave it a three.
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7. Basie on 5/29/2009, said:

Hm. It's not great on its own, but when mixed into a blend, it's nice. You can definitely tell the difference.
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8. William on 9/20/2008, said:

I enjoyed it and would recomend at least try it once. I'm ordering some more.
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