- Subproject 22
"Subproject 22" was a subproject of
Project MKULTRA in which theCIA tested the effects of a plant known asRivea corymbosa , amorning glory species, which contained a chemical, LSA that had effects that were similar to the effects ofLSD .Purpose
CIA papers involving this subject stated that the purpose of this project was to secure funding in order to carry out experiments studying the characteristics of the plant known as Rivea Corymbosa.
Budget
One record of the project states that the Geschickter Fund for Medical Research would serve as a cutout for the transfer of funds to the investigator. The same document contained an outlined budget.
*Equipment Costs $1000
*Analyses and Tests $350
*Travel Expenses $500
*Salaries $4000
*Miscellaneous $100Total: $5950.00From the salaries being paid out, it can be determined that one laboratory assistant, one director, and some laboratory help were hired for the experiments the project was attempting to secure funding for.
Discoveries
The work with the seeds of the plant Rivea Corymbosa indicated to the researchers that, even though all seeds in question had been called Rivea Corymbosa, there were differences between seeds depending on their country of origin. One variety came from Cuba. It was smaller, and it did not have the same psychological effects. The Mexican variety was larger, however, and had more profound effects.
External links
* [https://www.cia.gov CIA Website]
*Project MKULTRA ources
* [http://www.foia.cia.gov The CIA FOIA Electronic Reading Room]
*The Wikipedia article onRivea corymbosa
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