Plants, Herbs, and Seeds

Plants and their seeds are generally allowed to be sold, but some may be considered prohibited on Baphomart.

1. Herbal Drugs

Baphomart prohibits certain plants, herbs and seeds based on various laws and regulations that ban or restrict the sale of particular drug-like substances. This list is not exhaustive and is subject to change at any time.

Baphomart currently prohibits the sale of the following substances:

• Controlled substances, such as narcotics, marijuana, cannabidiol (CBD), and steroids
• Plants or plant parts from which hallucinogenic substances (dimethyltryptamine (DMT), D-lysergic acid amide (LSA), opiates, etc) can be derived, such as:
  • Acacia confusa
  • Acacia maidenii (Maiden’s wattle)
  • Alicia anisopetala (Black ayahuasca)
  • Anadenanthera peregrina (Yopo)
  • Argyreia nervosa (Hawaiian baby woodrose)
  • Banisteriopsis caapi (Ayahuasca)
  • Diplopterys cabrerana (Chaliponga)
  • Mimosa hostilis/tenuiflora (Jurema/tepezcohuite)
  • Mitragyna speciosa (Kratom)
  • Peganum harmala (Harmine/harmaline/Syrian rue)
  • Poppy pods, unwashed seeds, and straw
  • Psychotria viridis (Chacruna leaves)
  • Salvia divinorum
• Khat (Catha edulis)
• Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa)
• Hallucinogenic mushrooms, such as Psilocybin mushrooms, Amanita muscaria, fly agaric, and Amanita pantherina
• Psychoactive cacti that produce mescaline or pellotine, such as:
  • Echinopsis lageniformis (Bolivian torch cactus)
  • Echinopsis pachanoi (San Pedro cactus)
  • Echinopsis peruviana (Peruvian torch cactus)
  • Lophophora diffusa (Peyote)
  • Lophophora williamsii (Peyote)
• Any items presented as drug-like substances

2. Hazardous Plant Materials

Some plant materials present an unreasonable risk of harm due to their toxic, caustic, or poisonous properties. These hazardous materials are prohibited from sale on Baphomart.

Examples of prohibited toxic plants include, but are not limited to:

• Certain nightshades, such as deadly nightshade, Datura stramonium (Jimson weed), and American black nightshade
• Certain hellebore, including white hellebore and green hellebore
• Jequirity beans/rosary peas
• Pong-pong seeds
• Mayapple
• Wolfsbane
• Tabernanthe iboga (Ibogaine)
• Tonka beans (Dipteryx odorata)
• Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis)

3. Delivery Restrictions

Both buyers and sellers are responsible for following any applicable laws or delivery restrictions around plants and seeds. Regulations for plants and seeds vary depending on genus and country of origin. Also, regulations for a particular plant or seed may change depending on the pest or disease status of the originating country.

You should check with your local government agency, such as the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), for specific guidance on what is allowed to be sold across state and national borders. Note that certain countries may have importation requirements such as a phytosanitary certificate.

Some examples of plants regulated by the USDA include bamboo seeds and plants, citrus plants, cotton seeds and plants, sandalwood, wheat, and noxious weeds. Find out more at the USDA’s website.

For information regarding Canada’s rules and regulations, please refer to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s website. In the EU, you can find more information at the European Commission’s website.

In general, seeds may be sent to Australia if the Australian Government’s Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON) indicates they’re permitted and are not otherwise restricted from import. Sellers should check this list before supplying seeds to buyers in Australia.

Be sure also to consult the USPS or your local delivery carrier for specific restrictions regarding delivery of plants or seeds.

Because laws vary from place to place, it is a good idea to consult a qualified legal expert if you have any further questions.