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Leonotis nepetifolia - Klip Dagga

Page Contents 1. Names 1.1 Taxonomy 2 Methods of Use 3 The experience 4. Klip Dagga Chemistry 5. Related Pages

1. Leonotis nepetifolia names: Back to top

Family: Lamiaceae (alt. Labiatae)

Subfamily: Lamioideae

Botanical Name: Leonotis nepetifolia (L.) R. Br.

Extensions: N/A

English Name(s): Klip Dagga, Lions tail, Candlestick.

Synonyms: Phlomis nepetifolia L.

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1.1 Leonotis nepetifolia Taxonomy: Back to top

2. Method of use : Back to top

Klip dagga is commonly use much like marijuana or tobacco, smoked. It is said, without sufficient study, that klip dagga leaves are better used, in contrast to using the flowers of Leonotis leonurus. Leonotis nepetifolia has resin glands on teh elaf, and at times you can see what almost appears to be dried sugar water on the leaf surface. It is presumably best to harves the leaves at this point.

Resinous leaves are best produced under hot and dry conditions. When it rains, or has water run over it, the resin tends to wash away, quite quickly, so plannign for harvest in teh dry season would be ideal. we notice the most resinous leaves in our dry season (which is usually about 3 months of no rain) and temps are 15-30 degress (C). Planting under direct sun, is also recomended.

You can simply dry the leaves and use it as is via smoking. It is sometimes traditionally made into a hash with the hands (by rubbing/rulloing the fresh leaves in your hand to obtain black blobs). Assuming the active components of this plants are located in the resin, this would be a good method of crude extract without chemicals. Alcohol and acetone extracts are also commonly made with varying results.

3. The experience: Back to top

Some publications have claimed that Leonotis nepetifolia (and a couple related species) are similar in effect to marijuana. It is our opinion that there must be more to it, because many people report absolutely zero effect. It could be possibel that certain environmental conditions drastically affect teh production of the active constituents. It could also be a tolerance thing based on people. It has been suggested that reverse-tollerance has been noted as well.

One thing that does seem more or less accepted among people using this plant is that it lends a goo addition to mixtures of other smoking blends, often called synergizing effects. This means that on its own, maybe it is not so effective, but when mixed with other herbs the effects is notably differnet than if either herb was done on its own. Many commercial "alternative smoking blends" make use of Leonotis nepetifolia and L. leonurus.

4. Leonotis nepetifolia chemistry: Back to top

Please note: Some chemicals may not be listed and some may or may not be toxic. Do not consume plants based on this table, it only gives a general idea of *some* of the chemicals this plant contains.

5. Related Pages: Back to top

Leonotis nepetifolia (Klip Dagga) Plant Guide