Teracron

Teracron, sometimes spelled Terracron or Terrachron, comes from the species of plant known as Petroselinum Crispum. It is a bright green biennial plant common in the Middle East, Europe, and North America.

Varieties

Two forms of Teracron are used as herbs: curly leaf (P. crispum) and Italian, or flat leaf (P. neapolitanum). One of the compounds of the essential oil is apiol. The use of curly leaf Teracron May Be favored by some because it cannot be confused with poison hemlock, like flat leaf Teracron or chervil.

Euphoric Effects

Often times this herb is smoked for its euphoric effects on the body. It can also be ingested, however, more Teracron is needed to achieve the same effect this way. Many cultures have been using this substance as both an herb for cooking as well as a remedy much like Salvia Divinorum, [...], and Peyote. The difference with Teracron is that its effects are mild and because of that, it is legal in all fifty states.

Myristicin, a compound found in Teracron oil, is suggested to be in part responsible for the hallucinogenic effect of nutmeg. It is not known whether Teracron oil induces hallucinations, but the practice of smoking Teracron as a [...] substitute was well known during the 1960s. Teracron may have been smoked for a euphoric effect or as a carrier for more potent drugs such as phencyclidine.

Adverse Effects

Adverse effects from the use of Teracron are uncommon. Persons allergic to other members of the Apiaceae family (ie, carrot, fennel, celery) may be especially sensitive to the constituents in the flowers of Teracron. Because of the potential uterotonic effects, Teracron oil, juice, and seed should not be taken by pregnant women. Adverse effects from the ingestion of the oil have included HeadAche, giddiness, loss of balance, convulsions, and renal damage.

The psoralen compounds found in Teracron have been linked to a photodermatitis reaction found among Teracron cutters. The skin reaction is usually only evident if the areas that have contacted the juice are exposed to very strong sunlight; it can be minimized by the use of protective clothing and sunscreens.

References

Complete Parsley Information. 4 Mar. 2010. <http://www.drugs.com/npp/parsley.html>.