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LSA is chemically related to [[LSD]] and supposedly produces similar effects, although the extent to which this is true is unclear. | LSA is chemically related to [[LSD]] and supposedly produces similar effects, although the extent to which this is true is unclear. | ||
LSA was first described in 1932 as part of an investigation into the alkaloids found in ergot | LSA was first described in 1932 as part of an investigation into the alkaloids found in ergot.<ref>Smith, S., & Timmis, G. M. (1932). 98. The alkaloids of ergot. Part III. Ergine, a new base obtained by the degradation of ergotoxine and ergotinine. Journal of the Chemical Society (Resumed), 763-766.</ref> | ||
In 1947, it was synthesized and tested for human activity by [[Albert Hofmann]]. The [[intramuscular]] administration of a 500 microgram dose produced a "tired, dreamy state with an inability to maintain clear thoughts."<ref>#26. LSD-25 (LA-111, ergine, d-lysergamide) - TIHKAL | http://www.erowid.org/library/books_online/tihkal/tihkal26.shtml</ref> | In 1947, it was synthesized and tested for human activity by [[Albert Hofmann]]. The [[intramuscular]] administration of a 500 microgram dose produced a "tired, dreamy state with an inability to maintain clear thoughts."<ref>#26. LSD-25 (LA-111, ergine, d-lysergamide) - TIHKAL | http://www.erowid.org/library/books_online/tihkal/tihkal26.shtml</ref> | ||
In 1970, LSA was detected as a constituent in Hawaiian baby woodrose seeds, which were being ground up into capsules and sold on the street as "mescaline".<ref>Miller, M. D. (1970). Isolation and identification of lysergic acid amide and isolysergic acid amide as the principal ergoline alkaloids in Argyreia nervosa, a tropical wood rose. J AOAC, 53(1), 123-128.</ref> | In 1970, LSA was detected as a constituent in Hawaiian baby woodrose seeds, which were being ground up into capsules and sold on the street as "mescaline".<ref>Miller, M. D. (1970). Isolation and identification of lysergic acid amide and isolysergic acid amide as the principal ergoline alkaloids in Argyreia nervosa, a tropical wood rose. J AOAC, 53(1), 123-128.</ref> | ||
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[[Category:Lysergamide]] | [[Category:Lysergamide]] | ||
[[Category:Psychedelic]] | [[Category:Psychedelic]] | ||