Indian Pipe/Corpse Plant in Three Varieties A friend and I noticed there was a strange flower growing on our lot that at a distance appeared to be some form of mushroom. Upon closer examination, we found that it was a clump of white stemmed, white leafed, white flowers.
Monotropa uniflora
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- 2 corroborating sources
- 1 ROA with full dose ladder
- duration data present
- dose data not in PW/TripSit (unverifiable)
Encyclopedic
Typical encyclopedia coverage. Cross-reference for important decisions.
- 2 corroborating sources
- 1 ROA with full dose ladder
- duration data present
- dose data not in PW/TripSit (unverifiable)
Aliases: Ice plant, Fit plant, Ghost pipe, Pipe plant, Indian pipe
Summary
Fresh aerial tissue turns deep purple in 95% ethanol, signalling extraction of monotropitoside, gaultherin and related methyl-salicylate glycosides. Grayanotoxin-like diterpenes have been detected at <0.01% w/w and may underlie the dissociative 'pain-beside-me' effect noted by many users. Because the plant is myco-heterotrophic and locally sparse, sustainable harvest means taking ≤10% of a patch and only once the flowers droop.
Dose Information
Dose basis. Sublingual: Fresh-tissue ethanol tinctures vary widely in strength; community reports commonly advise very low starting doses (≈3 drops) with slow titration; potency varies by patch, season, and extraction. Data are anecdotal. Oral: Powdered dried root historically used; modern harm-reduction favors cautious dosing due to nausea and variability; evidence is historical/anecdotal. (Dose figures and this note are from Drugs.Wiki.)
| ROA | Light | Common | Strong | Heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sublingual | 1-3drops | 3-10drops | 10-20drops | 20drops+ |
| Oral | 0.3-0.6g | 0.6-2g | 2-4g | 4g+ |
Light
Common
Strong
Heavy
Sources
Sublingual
Dose ladder — Drugs.WikiOral
Dose ladder — Drugs.WikiOnset, Duration & After-effects
| ROA | Onset | Peak | Offset | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sublingual | 15-30 min | 30-90 min | 1-2 hrs | 2-4 hrs |
| Oral | 15-30 min | 30-90 min | 1-2 hrs | 2-4 hrs |
Tolerance
Build-up
develops over 1–4 weeks of regular use
Reset
days to weeks depending on duration of use
Tolerance Decay
Half tolerance
3d
Baseline
~14d
Anecdotal reports suggest minimal tolerance with weekly use; conservative spacing (≥7 days) is prudent.
Cross-Tolerances
Other salicylate-based analgesics
Effects
Effect glossary — · full glossary
Positive
Negative
Positive
- Mild euphoria or calm
Negative
Negative
- Sensory input modulation
Community Trip Reports
Anecdotal first-person accounts from Reddit, Erowid, Bluelight, and Dose.wiki. Click a source to expand. Reports are harm-reduction context, not medical guidance. Tags summarise each author's own verdict — how reports are classified.
Erowid 2 reports 1 positive 1 neutral visit
Good Gabapentin Replacement This is a combination of my recent experiences with Monotropa Uniflora. I have tried to make my own vinegar extract of ghost pipe I harvested myself and failed.
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Monotropa uniflora Source: SubstanceSearch (substancesearch.com) Sublingual dose (drops): threshold 1 · light 1-3 · common 3-10 · strong 10-20 · heavy 20+ Oral dose (g): threshold 0.2 · light 0.3-0.6 · common 0.6-2 · strong 2-4 · heavy 4+ Sublingual duration: onset 15-30m · peak 0.5-1.5h · offset 1-2h · total 2-4h · after-effects 4h Oral duration: onset 15-30m · peak 0.5-1.5h · offset 1-2h · total 2-4h · after-effects 4h Note: ranges are harm-reduction guidance, not a prescription. Start low, go slow, and test your substances.
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