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You might have seen the mystic lotus flower (Nelumbium speciosum) in Buddhist iconography. But did you know that a water lily called the blue lotus (Nymphaea caerulaea) was equally important in ancient Egypt?
Many spiritual meanings have been attributed to blue lotus. This flower was found in…
By Sara de Waal
Oh nature, how you offer us so many wonderful products! Substances to give us energy, substances to let us space, but also substances that alleviate our pain and make us healthier. Enter CBD. CBD is the non-psychoactive ingredient in cannabis that helps to combat all kinds…
Boerejongens (Dutch for ‘Farm boys’) has several well-known and high-profile coffeeshops in Amsterdam. They have a leading look, a quality that can be noticed both in the shops themselves and in the employees, including a ‘neighbourhood host’ in a suit. They follow the winning combination of selling products with a…
Although the name can make one think about a new strain of cannabis, kanna (Sceletium tortuosum) is a vastly different herb. It comes from South Africa and is used by the local Khoikhoi and San tribes for relaxation, stimulation and prosocial effects.In South Africa, these tribes enjoy this herb by…
By Sada Piquolette
When toking up the Devil’s lettuce for the first time, the feeling you get is intense. You get the giggles, the munchies, the world is wonderful, and you’re having fun. However over time and with regular use, that high decreases into a slight buzz that quickly wears…
Content: 25 capsules containing 60 mg of Mitragynine (equivalent to 5 grams of powdered Maeng Da Kratom leaf).
What Kratom is all about
In case you´re unfamiliar with Kratom, let’s start with a brief overview. Native to Southeast Asia, particularly Thailand, Malaysia and Bali, Indonesia, Kratom comes from the leaves…
Sex and weed. Weed and sex. A lot is said about it. A good combination? Or not? Many stoners vouch for it: sex is better when you are high or stoned. And what about libido? Does weed influence that too?
Obvious questions, we think. Because yes, weed is a mind-altering…
Kratom has come a long way. It’s one of our bestselling products, famed for its varied effects. As users report, kratom can be both energizing at lower doses and tranquillizing at higher doses. Surely, this means kratom has potential when combined with music?
Musical substances
Combining psychoactive substances with music…
Considering the fact that you’re reading a blog post on our website, we think you probably figured that Azarius is an online smartshop. But did you know that we also have an actual store in Amsterdam? And did you know it happens to be one of the most awesome places…
By Sara de Waal
In the desert you can remember your name
As all of you trippers out there probably know, in recent decades peyote has become pretty much legendary. Spurred on by the many stories about the psychedelic, mystical and therapeutic effects of the cactus, thousands of psychonauts roam…
A couple of years ago, long before I worked in a smartshop myself, I decided to go smart-shopping for a special occasion. Totally clueless on what to buy, I asked the girl in the store for advice. She recommended a Happy Caps formula called Party-E. She described the effects as…
The cannabis strain Blueberry is an absolute classic. If I were stranded on a tropical island and was only allowed one packet of regular seeds (seeds with a 50% chance of either being male or female) I would choose a packet of Blueberry.
There are several reasons why I would…
The use of psychedelics for me represents one of my most cherished and formative life experiences. However, it has been five years since the last time I took psychedelics. I know I am not done with acid, truffles and mushrooms, but I am looking for a different angle to a…
We all know that vaporizers aren't just for vaping weed. Some of you might have experimented with throwing the occasional lavender or mint in. Sure, this can be fun sometimes, but at some point it can get a bit boring, right? We do, however, have some good news for anyone…
How do you know marijuana’s gone mainstream? Well, a fellow stoner once replied to a problem I had with a simple “there’s an app for that”. From a Trump Block app to swiping for love on Tinder, we now have apps accommodating the needs of us high in the sky.…
What is skunk?
The cannabis strain Skunk is a legendary classic. It was one of the first cannabis strains to be grown under artificial lighting and the name is notorious.
Today - particularly in the UK - skunk has morphed into a generic term for high potency indoor grown weed.…
As a young child the mysteries of Mother Nature overwhelmed me. Raindrops, colourful flowers, a gust of wind, the waves of the sea and the barking of a dog were all wonders to me. My younger brother remained fascinated by nature and I can still catch him observing swarms of…
Microdosing has been increasing in popularity for a long time now. Taking a really small dose (microdose) of magic truffles doesn’t give you a full-blown trip. Instead, it allows you to function normally - you don’t get hallucinations or other effects that might be inconvenient in your day to day…
Companion plants. You might have heard of it, or maybe read about it in our article about organic cannabis growing.
Companion plants are put next to your weed plants. And of course, you don’t just do that for companionship. Using companion plants can have some major advantages. For example, some…
Dub reggae and cannabis were made for each other. Time for Azarius to delve deep into our collection of dusty dub records and pick five obscure albums that will blow your mind.
The low bass, slow tempo and endless echoes are one of life’s greatest pleasures if combined with…
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