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New Zealand medicinal cannabis startup Helius Therapeutics has received backing from richlister Guy Haddleton. Read more...

From October 17 to December 5, host Bia Labate, Ph.D., and leading researchers are providing a psychedelic science education webinar online. Join MAPS for the first Psychedelic Science Webinar Series and you can discover all of the latest research into the therapeutic and other medicinal uses of various psychedelics including: Ayahuasca (which contains DMT), MDMA (Ecstasy) and Psilocybin (found in...

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If phase III clinical trials are successful, researchers recommend reclassification of the drug psilocybin (which is found in magic mushrooms) from Class A to schedule IV in the USA, which is roughly the equivalent to Class C in New Zealand. Scientists studying psilocybin suggest removing the psychedelic substance from the most restrictive legal category (the equivalent of Class A in...

Promising peer-reviewed results published in Psychopharmacology On September 8, 2018, the results of the first clinical trial of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for the treatment of social anxiety were published in the peer-reviewed journal Psychopharmacology. All 12 participants in the small pilot study were adults on the autism spectrum, a population that commonly experiences severe social anxiety. Sponsored by the non-profit Multidisciplinary...

Future hopes are bright in an East Coast town after a local company was granted a medicinal cannabis licence - the country's first of its kind. Ruatoria-based company Hikurangi Cannabis has been issued a licence by the Ministry of Health, enabling it to breed cannabis strains that could be used in medicines. Read more...

Now days we all know that Cannabis (Cannabis indica, Cannabis sativa) is the worlds most useful medicinal plant due to its abundance of miraculous healing cannabinoids (A cannabinoid is a substance that interacts with the body's endocannabinoid system (ECS), a large regulatory system in the body that is responsible for maintaining the perfect internal balance for optimum health. What is...

What are Terpenes?Secreted in the same glands that produce cannabinoids like THC and CBD in the Cannabis plant, Terpenes are the pungent oils that color cannabis varieties with distinctive flavors like berry, citrus, lavender and mint. Besides their wonderful aromas, terpenes play a large role in producing and influencing the medicinal and enjoyable effects of cannabis. Various terpenes are responsible...

One of the most common things you hear people complaining about these days is that there's no weed to be found. We have heard this complaint so many times that we thought it was high time that we shared some of our recommendations for the best natural cannabis alternatives. Our top four recommendations for natural Cannabis alternatives are as follows:...

Dear Customer, Don't forget Valentines Day is just around the corner on the 14th of February. To help you celebrate we are offering 15% off all Love Herbs from now until midnight February the 15th 2018. Our Love Herbs collection contains herbs and plants that have been used as aphrodisiacs, libido enhancers, sex stimulants or performance enhancers since ancient times....

In events reminiscent of the sinister 1930's 'Reefer Madness' campaign against Cannabis, there seems to currently be a growing mass hysteria around one of our most popular herbs: Damiana (Turnera aphrodisiaca) and its possible use in the manufacture of synthetic psychoactive substances. Fueled by the lame-stream media, who have cottoned on to the fact that some manufacturer's of synthetic highs...

Dear valued MindFuel customers, Our old website has mysteriously disappeared and in its place is the fantastic new site in front of you now. Unfortunately you will need to sign up for a new account (and re-join our mailing list if you were on it), as we were unfortunately not able to transfer this info across from our old site....

The following is a complete list (at the time this article was written) of botany and mycology publications that are deemed ‘objectionable’ (ie: banned, prohibited) in New Zealand. The Marijuana Chef Cookbook Marijuana New School Indoor Cultivation Cannabis Cultivator Peyote And Other Psychoactive Cacti Psilocybin Mushrooms Of The World The Big Book Of Buds Psilocybin Magic Mushroom Grower’s Guide Indoor...

A new kava study into drinking kava and driving has shown some unexpected results regarding a kava drinker's reaction times.  The study observed twenty kava drinking participants whose average age was mid-thirties and predominantly male. The studies findings do not match up with generally-held assumptions that kava impairs a user's ability to drive safely. Sara Vui-Talitu has more on Radio...

What could be better than an R18 restricted legal Cannabis market in New Zealand? We certainly can’t think of much. We all know prohibition and the war on cannabis failed, causing harm far greater than the herb they were supposed to be protecting us from. But what exactly do we need to do in order to achieve legal Cannabis here...

All members of the psychoactive industry training association - P.I.T.A. - agree to operate under this industry 'code of conduct'.  

What happens now the law is passed? Following the Act’s commencement, a range of restrictions immediately comes into force, including: A minimum purchase age of 18 Restrictions on outlets, including a ban on all dairies selling such products Labeling and packaging requirements No advertising allowed except at point of sale All products must have health warnings. The Act also sets...

SECOND INTERNATIONAL PSYCHEDELIC SCIENCE CONFERENCE SHARES LEADING RESEARCH RESULTS WITH BROAD AUDIENCES. Registration Is Now Open for Psychedelic Science 2013 in Oakland, Calif., April 18-23, 2013. Psychedelic Science 2013 presents the worldʼs leading psychedelic research in a three-track conference and multiple workshops over five days. More than 65 speakers from at least 11 countries will share their latest research. The...

Dear valued MindFuel customers, After 7+ years operating as both an online smartshop (mindfuel.co.nz), as well as an offline smartshop (91A devon St west, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand), we have decided to operate solely online from Sunday 27th January 2013. This will allow us to offer you many benefits including sharper prices, faster shipping and more efficient customer service....

The ministry of health has ordered New Zealand retailers, to stop selling Spice and Dream, by the 08th of June 2009. They believe some of these products may contain CP47, 497, which they claim is a drug analogue. The US DEA do not share this opinion. Neither do we, but until this matter becomes clearer, we have decided to withdraw...

As of 1st April 2008 Party Pills containing BZP and related Piperazines are now Prohibited in New Zealand. Check out our fantastic range of BZP Free Party Pills and Energizers.

One4B (1,4 butanediol) appeared on the New Zealand scene in the late 90s, early 2000s. It was imported by Timaru company AlphaWare NZ, who sold it on their website Alphaware.co.nz as Puritech CD cleaner. It was also marketed as a dietary supplement by Auckland company OuterSpace who hosted stalls at the BigDayOut music festival and other events. Closely related to...

1987 - Despite little evidence of any actual MDMA related harm, the substance 3,4-Methyl​enedioxy​methamphetamine was prohibited by the US Drug Enforcement Agency in 1985. Sadly New Zealand followed suit in 1987 scheduling the substance as a class B controlled drug under MODA. Update 2/5/2019 - MDMA prohibition has failed in New Zealand and street-pills of various quality ranging from fairly...