Leonotis Leonurus (Noun)
Meaning
Relatively nontoxic South African herb smoked like tobacco.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Leonotis leonurus, a relatively nontoxic South African herb, has been smoked for centuries as a recreational substance.
- The effects of smoking leonotis leonurus are often described as a mellow, relaxing high.
- Many people have begun experimenting with leonotis leonurus as a safer alternative to tobacco.
- In some parts of South Africa, leonotis leonurus is still traditionally smoked as a treatment for anxiety and insomnia.
- Leonotis leonurus contains a number of compounds that are believed to contribute to its psychoactive effects when smoked.