RE: My Upcoming Solo Travel to Himalaya mountains in India in 10 days but I am having mixed feeling
Coca is a plant, native to South America - Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is used by the natives for the altitude sickness, and as a mild stimulant that suppresses hunger, thirst, pain, and fatigue. Also used for other shamanic purposes lol .
But it is also abused by some countries in South America by turning it into unlawful chemical (coke), that becomes a cash crop and a major product being exported illegally to all parts of the world.
I was just feeling dizzy and like drunk walking around the town of Potosi in Bolivia one night lol. It will pass, it depends on how a person reacts to altitude. Don't worry, just don't underestimate it, so be prepared.
PS Speaking of altitude and coca leaves, you just gave me an idea for a post! ;)
so , coke come from coca,didn't know lol , although I know about those illegally drugs from south america, especially from the movie. if you eat the plant, does it make you high too?
I just tried chewing the leaves just like those truck drivers lol, because they are always on the road and need to stay awake.
But I hate chewing it so I guess I didn't feel the effect. But it is good as a tea! Almost all coffee shops have the coca tea in Cusco, Peru and also often offered instead of coffee when you are visiting the local people's houses.
Though, I didn't feel high when drinking the tea, it just makes me feel relaxed. Just like the other tea lol.
I got it , thanks for you explanation.