thc and the pineal gland

hello,im curious,do any of you guys believe that thc and the pineal glad react?when use thc i feel more alert and open minded,i do not automatically dismiss the possiblility of other ideas and beliefs,i also believe it helps with creativity.could it help unlock or open the pineal gland per say? i belive so,what do you guys think?

reply to post by deadpoolfreak1110


Your post is bound to be deleted for talking about usage, but here you go

The pineal gland, located in the centre of the brain, is about a quarter of an inch in size, reddish-gray, and weighs about one-tenth of a gram. Unlike other parts of the brain which come in pairs, the pineal gland is singular. Its location in the center of the brain and presence in other species indicates it is an older part of humanity's evolutionary brain system. The pineal gland is present in all lower vertebrae. In other species, like birds, reptiles and frogs, the pineal gland is called the parietal eye or "third-eye" as its functions closely resemble that of an actual eye. In these other species, the pineal gland has components of an actual eye, with a cornea, rod and cone. It is considered to be the vestige of a functional sense organ of early primitive vertebrates. Directly affected by the light taken in through the eyes, the pineal regulates sleep, menstrual cycles, mating seasons, hibernation, seasonal flight patterns and many other "instinctual" behaviors.*1 Tryptamine trippiness Psychedelic researcher Dr Rick Strassman has explained how the pineal gland "is quite active in synthesizing compounds related to serotonin, an important neurotransmitter in the brain. Neurotransmitters are the chemical messengers allowing communication among individual nerve cells. Most typical psychedelic drugs, including THC, are active in brain sites which are also affected by serotonin. In addition, most of these drugs are similar in their chemical structure to serotonin."*2 Strassman states that most of the above substances belong to the "tryptamine" class of drugs, and proposed that the pineal gland produces "one or two endogenous tryptamines found in human blood and cerebrospinal fluid. This latter fluid continually bathes the brain, and compounds found in it most likely affect brain function."*2 Strassman also explains how "psychedelic drugs, meditational states, spontaneous near-death experiences and other phenomena which may induce stereotypic death/rebirth and paradisal/hellish states act via the pineal gland."*3 Lyttle points to the universal mystic vision of God as an all-consuming white light, and postulates that on a physiological level, this experience is produced from chemical reactions in the pineal gland which is extremely light sensitive. "Light, the eyes and the 'third eye' or pineal gland form a triad which directly controls and regulates normal or altered consciousness and many bodily functions… these three factors are also directly related to, or implicated in, mystical states and the 'psychedelic' experience."*4 Visions of white light are not only associated with mysticism and psychedelic explorations, but are also a prevalent image recorded by those who experience the near-death state. A reason for this recurring theme in near-death states may be found with Dr Strassman, who suggests that after death, as the pineal gland shuts down, some of the chemical present in it may turn into "psychedelic" drugs! According to Dr Strassman, the pineal gland may not only play an important role in death, but also in birth, possibly even in rebirth... The pineal gland first becomes visible in the human fetus at the same time as does the clear differentiation of the fetus into female or male gender. The time for both of these events is 49 days, the period of time that, according to several Buddhist texts, the life force of a deceased individual coalesces around its next corporeal existence. If the life force does indeed enter through the pineal, the manifestation of this coming and going would be the release of psychedelic tryptamines, which would mediate the visionary experiences associated with near-death, and near-birth states.*2 Spiritual traditions Certain initiatory cults, such as Tantrism, Kundalini and Gnosticism, acknowledged the role of the pineal gland in the spiritual process. The spiritual/instinctual life force was seen as a serpent, due to its physical structure extending from the genitals, through the spine and up into its single all-seeing eye in the pineal gland. These spiritual systems focussed around the raising of this primordial serpentine energy, based in the genitals and at the core of the pro-creative process. Through certain yogic practices this energy can be reversed and forced to travel up the spine into the brain, where it is reputed to cause "enlightenment". In the Kundalini system, which has seven distinct energy centers, the pineal gland has been variously identified with the "Ajnes Chakra" and alternatively the "Sahasrara Chakra". Both pre-Christian Mithraic and second century Gnostic texts also distinctly refer to the pineal gland in relation to seven distinct energy centers and this serpentine energy. Not surprisingly, a common experience of those who have successfully raised their kundalini is the vision of all-consuming white light. More importantly, the devotee who successfully raises the kundalini experiences a radical switch in consciousness, obliterating the sense of individuation, and enters Nirvana. Another potential reference to this curious little gland may occur at the end of the New Testament book of Revelation, where we find that the elect will know God intimately, "his name will be in their foreheads," which is where the pineal deeply lies. Noting the gland's strong connection with light, the rest of the passage is interesting: "There will be no more night; they will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light."*5 Likewise in the Qabalistic tradition, the primordial archetypical man, Adam Kadmon, shines forth with a light from his forehead that was rich in complex patterns and linguistic symbols. Similar imagery occurs in the Persian tradition of the light-like sacred fluid, the "vivifying and spermatic" xvarenah. "Ahura Mazda is preeminently the possessor of xvarenah, but this 'flame' also springs from the forehead of Mithra and like a solar light emanates from the heads of sovereigns."*7 This mind-light from the forehead is also identical with the Eye of Shiva, which when opened in the individual burns away the concept of ego-bound consciousness, and when opened collectively has the potential to burn away the ties and fetters of the Old World Order. Perhaps if enough modern psychonauts achieve the pineal experience we can push this new frame of mind onto the rest of ego-bound humanity. Here at the turning of the millennia, in the apocalyptic year of 1999, never has the potential for the state of mind which has been the goal of yogic sages, and psychedelic voyagers alike been so possible to attain for humanity as a whole. Through philosophy we can understand it, through science we can identify it, through psychedelics we can experience it. So ask yourself "Are you experienced? - 'Cause I am!"*8

I cant link the link, so if you want it PM me

I'm sure my post will be deleted as well, but im always glad to answer questions about this amazing SAFE and HARMLESS plant

reply to post by Nobama


fix your link before the mods move this to RATS please. I want to read up on this as it's a question I've wondered about for a long time.

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reply to post by jjjtir


no no no dont link to it! it's against the TOS... =(

reply to post by Nobama


well honestly i see no problem talking about it or using it,its alot safer than anything else,its not like im running aroung talking about crack or anything

reply to post by deadpoolfreak1110


Yeah I know, but the mods here follow the TOS, and the TOS says we cannot talk about USAGE and sometimes when you link to source (no matter where it's at) they flag you and your post is removed, even though we're talking about something that is innocence and harmless..

Originally posted by Nobama
reply to post by deadpoolfreak1110

 

Yeah I know, but the mods here follow the TOS, and the TOS says we cannot talk about USAGE and sometimes when you link to source (no matter where it's at) they flag you and your post is removed, even though we're talking about something that is innocence and harmless..

hopefully this doesnt get removed or locked as this topic is very interesting to me

reply to post by deadpoolfreak1110


I'm right there with you, but we do need to respect the rules on ATS...

Thanks for the info, I was not aware of this.

It gives me alot to look at even if this is gone, thank you. You thoughts did not go out in a delete , we read it and it will spread more thanks to you.

reply to post by deadpoolfreak1110


Ut, oh!

Originally posted by GisfridMaillor
Thanks for the info, I was not aware of this.

It gives me alot to look at even if this is gone, thank you. You thoughts did not go out in a delete , we read it and it will spread more thanks to you.

thank you,see this is why i love this forum,people here are so open minded and educated,not like talking at home where my family does not take the time to consider new possibilities or listen to new ideas

reply to post by deadpoolfreak1110


Yup, almost 60 years of forced propaganda will do that...I've shown people every study I know of and I still hear people tell me if it wasn't bad it would be legal, or they wouldn't tell us it's bad in schools, yet these same people consume opiates and Alcohol.

reply to post by Nobama


And cigarettes.

And soda pop.

But the government say those are ok, so it must be ok.

THC and the plant that produce it are a small blessing from God to his children. And to say it has no value medicinally is a huge steaming pile of Bravo Sierra. The feds are out right lying when they make that statement, it flies in the face of scientific research carried out for decades now.

Its good to know that some of my own suspicions about thc and the third eye seem to be accurate... I'm looking for more info now...

Originally posted by Nobama
reply to post by deadpoolfreak1110

 

Yup, almost 60 years of forced propaganda will do that...I've shown people every study I know of and I still hear people tell me if it wasn't bad it would be legal, or they wouldn't tell us it's bad in schools, yet these same people consume opiates and Alcohol.

right? people consume so many synthetic lab drugs that are highly addictive when thc is a healthy alternative and is alot easier to stop using

I do not believe that THC can open the 3rd eye. It's too easy. I think it can help awareness and cause a thought pattern which would indirectly lead to you trying to open your third eye... But personally, I have never experienced a '___' experience though using THC.

Good luck with keeping this thread open.
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reply to post by deadpoolfreak1110

is alot easier to stop using

so much so that its been proven that it can be used to help treat Alcoholism

reply to post by Nobama

I still hear people tell me if it wasn't bad it would be legal, or they wouldn't tell us it's bad in schools, yet these same people consume opiates and Alcohol.

True...

People get drunk and cause trouble. It creates work for the police force. If the same people used THC, the cops would have much less work!

reply to post by Tripple_Helix

But personally, I have never experienced a '___' experience though using THC.

That's because you cant, but everything you said is true, it doesnt effect the third eye directly, but it can be used as a key to unlock your hidden self

or as the Great Bob Marley said "The Herb reveals you to yourself"

Originally posted by Tripple_Helix
I do not believe that THC can open the 3rd eye. It's too easy. I think it can help awareness and cause a thought pattern which would indirectly lead to you trying to open your third eye... But personally, I have never experienced a '___' experience though using THC.

Good luck with keeping this thread open.
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how is dmt? ive heard you have a GREAT spiritual awakening?like it reveals your inner-most feelings and is kind of a clarificant, is this true?