Hierba de la pastora (herb of the shepherdess) or diviner’s sage is a magical plant from Mexico, better known as Salvia divinorum. Most psychonauts smoke an extract of the leaves. This induces a short and intense trip that’s somewhat similar to smoking DMT. Personally I am more interested in the…
Being an Azarian, we obviously don’t need to tell you that not all strains of cannabis are the same. Each strain contains different proportions of chemical compounds, of which THC and CBD are the most common. THC is the compound that gets you high, while CBD has an analgesic and…
On 21 February the Dutch House of Representatives approved a so-called “weed law” with a 77-72 majority. This means that in the future the growing of cannabis can be regulated by the government. Good news, although the Senate still has to approve the law and there are serious doubts if…
The Dutch have to vote in March, so are there any parties with positive ideas? Will weed finally be legalized? We will keep you posted after the election but won't bother you with the fine details of Dutch politics. If you read some Dutch check out the follow-up story at…
Dear Azarians. From now on you can get even better deals at Azarius. We present an official outlet in which you will find discounted products for some very friendly prizes. Sometimes we just have to clear house and make room for new exciting smart products, the latest vaporizers, headshop gear…
That’s it, February’s here! The end of that New Year vibe and the start of flourishing affections. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, plenty of sweethearts are looking for that perfect gift. Let’s first admit, Valentine’s shopping is a pain for everyone. If your partner happens to enjoy getting…
The Dutch have to vote in March, so what happens to the coffeeshop? Will there be a push towards legalisation? We will keep you posted after the election but won't bother you with the fine details of Dutch politics. If you read some Dutch check out the story at Azarius.nl.
LSD can cure cluster headaches, DMT helps against addiction and psilocybin alleviates depression and end-of-life anxiety in cancer patients. These are just some results of recent scientific studies into the medical potential of psychedelics.
Psychedelic research that started in the 50s and 60s abruptly ended with the War on Drugs.…
In his books on ayahuasca Arno Adelaars is very close to a scientific approach, but he enjoys being in the centre of the Amazon rainforest and experiencing it himself just as much. Azarius interviewed him in the Amsterdam Hortus Botanicus greenhouse about his new book and the huge demand for…
Suver Nuver, a Medical Cannabis Social Club from the Netherlands, grows at top speed. The foundation will open locations in Amsterdam and Leiden during the first part of this year. Members can order a variety of cannabis medications on a free donation base. The medicines will be sent by post.…
The New Year has just started, for many the moment to quit smoking again. How many attempts have you made? Do you relapse every time, because you accept a joint which as a consequence keeps you addicted to tobacco? Perhaps it is time to buy a vaporizer.
A vaporizer heats…
Some call it ‘the evolution of DMT’, others say it’s smokable ayahuasca. Changa is a relatively new phenomenon in the psychedelic scene. Researcher and changa-expert Giorgia Gaia explains.
What is changa?
Many people think it’s a plant on its own, but it isn´t. It’s a smoking mixture that may contain…
You used to be able to buy ephedra, e-booster, fly agaric, explosion and mushrooms in smartshops. Through the years all these products were unfortunately forbidden. This was the beginning of a period in which smartshops sold mostly unexciting products with the exception of truffles. Is it different nowadays?
Times change…
Azarius is saddened by the sudden death of Strain Hunter Franco Loja (42). The passionate explorer of cannabis will be sorely missed by his family, colleagues at Green House and cannabis enthusiasts all over the world.
R.I.P. Franco
Winter has officially started. What better thing to do than curl up in pile of blankets for some deep hibernation? And sleeping doesn’t have to be boring! Did you know you can give your dreams a beautiful boost with dream herbs?
Dream herbs influence the way you dream and sleep.…
We're not your parents, but we would like you to safely make it into the year 2017. Preferably with your entire brain intact and healthy.
If you're planning something spectacular to mark the end of 2016, such as using hard drugs or an experimental mutagen only tested on monkeys, please…
Did you know that a large number of beautiful trips simply grow in your backyard, the park or the woods? You can even grown some psychoactive plants yourself. Others can only be found in nature. In this article we present six psychoactive substances from nature.
Six home-grown trips
Liberty caps…
Dear Azarians, another year comes to an end. And that means overtime for the AzaElves. We really want you to have all of your Christmas presents under the tree but that means you should order in time. The sooner you order, the better. Place your order before these dates if…
‘The fly agaric? Isn’t it deadly poisonous?’ Almost everyone knows the characteristic mushroom – red with white dots – but only a few realise Amanita muscaria is a psychedelic. A very special one, as she grows naturally in our forests, preferably under birch and pine trees. In autumn you have…
The designerdrug 4-FA will be illegal from April first next year in the Netherlands. The drug, which is also know as 4-FMP, wasn’t availiable at Azarius anyway, but soon you won’t be able to get it anywhere (legal, that is).
In last couple of years the drug has gotten more…
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