Morning Glory

What is Morning Glory?

Morning Glory refers to several flowering vines whose seeds contain psychoactive compounds, most notably Ipomoea tricolor and Ipomoea violacea.

Like Ololiuqui and Hawaiian Baby Woodrose, Morning Glory seeds contain LSA (lysergic acid amide), a naturally occurring compound related to LSD.

Morning Glory is not a bright or playful psychedelic.
It is quiet, mental, and inward.

Its effects are subtle compared to LSD, but often emotionally deep and mentally absorbing.

Where does Morning Glory come from?

Morning Glory vines are native to:

• Mexico

• Central America

They were used by Indigenous cultures, including the Aztecs, for:

• Divination

• Healing rituals

• Spiritual inquiry

In traditional use, Morning Glory seeds were treated as sacred medicine, not as a recreational substance.

What makes Morning Glory psychoactive?

The seeds contain LSA and related ergoline compounds.

LSA:

• Acts on serotonin receptors

• Produces sedating, introspective effects

• Is less stimulating and less visual than LSD

Because Morning Glory is usually ingested, the experience:

• Comes on slowly

• Lasts a long time

• Feels heavier in the body

The chemistry favors thought and feeling over visuals.

What does Morning Glory do?

Morning Glory creates a soft but immersive altered state.

Mental and emotional effects

• Deep introspection

• Heightened inner dialogue

• Emotional sensitivity

• Philosophical or reflective thinking

Perceptual effects

• Mild visual softening

• Dreamlike mental imagery

• Subtle patterning

• Less external distortion

Physical effects

• Nausea is common

• Body heaviness

• Fatigue or stillness

• Vasoconstriction (cold or tight limbs)

The body load is often more noticeable than the visuals.

What does a Morning Glory experience feel like?

People often describe it as:

• Quiet and inward

• Thought-heavy

• Emotionally reflective

• Less euphoric than LSD

• More serious and contemplative

Morning Glory does not rush or excite.
It slows the mind down.

Many people feel drawn to lie down, close their eyes, and think.

Why do people use Morning Glory?

Historically and today, people approach Morning Glory for:

• Self-reflection

• Spiritual inquiry

• Dreamlike inner exploration

• Curiosity about traditional plant use

It is often chosen by people who want:

• Mental depth without visual overload

• A long, introspective experience

• A quieter alternative to LSD

Morning Glory vs LSD

Although chemically related, the experiences are very different.

LSD:

• Stimulating

• Energetic

• Highly visual

• Outward-facing

Morning Glory:

• Sedating

• Heavy and physical

• Mildly visual

• Inward-facing

LSD opens the world.
Morning Glory turns the lights inward.

Is Morning Glory safe?

Morning Glory is not gentle, mostly due to physical side effects.

Important considerations:

• Seeds sold commercially are often treated with chemicals

• Nausea and stomach discomfort are common

• Vasoconstriction can be uncomfortable

• Long duration can be exhausting

The risks are less psychological and more physical and practical.

Morning Glory should never be approached casually or without knowledge.

The role of intention

Morning Glory responds best to quiet, reflective intentions.

Helpful intentions include:

• “Help me understand myself”

• “Show me what I am thinking around”

• “Let me listen inwardly”

Trying to force joy or excitement usually leads to discomfort.

Integration: slow mental processing

Insights from Morning Glory are often:

• Thought-based

• Emotional

• Subtle

• Easy to miss if rushed

Integration may involve:

• Journaling

• Quiet reflection

• Talking ideas through later

• Letting insights mature slowly

Morning Glory rarely delivers dramatic revelations.
It reshapes understanding gently.

Morning Glory in modern times

Today, Morning Glory is often misunderstood as:

• A legal substitute for LSD

• A visual psychedelic

Both ideas miss the point.

Morning Glory is closer to:

• Ololiuqui

• Quiet divination

• Mental inquiry

It belongs to a different lineage of altered states.

A final note

Morning Glory does not dazzle or overwhelm.

It invites patience, stillness, and honesty.

It teaches through thought, feeling, and time, not spectacle.

For those willing to slow down and listen inwardly, Morning Glory can feel like entering a long, quiet conversation with the mind itself, one that unfolds slowly and leaves behind not fireworks, but understanding.