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Absint-alsem (Dutch), Absinthe, Ambrosia (Ancient Greek), Assenzio Vero (Italian), Gengibre Verde (Spanish, ‘green ginger’), Green Muse, Grune Fee (German, ‘green fairy’), Hierba Santa (Spanish, ‘sacred herb’), Rihan (Arabic), Sage of the Glaciers, Wermod (Saxon), Wor-mod (Old English)
FAVORITE USE(S): For inducing incredibly vivid and vibrant dreams
FAVORITE TIME(S): 30 minutes to 1 hour before going to bed
I’ve been familiar with wormwood for a long time now. In fact, I think it may be one of my favorite plants! I...
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Mugwort, Yomogi, Sook, Agenjo del Pais, Ambfe (Otomi), Artemisia, Epazote de Castilla, Green Wormwood, Hierba de San Juan, Xun, Zizim, Felon Herb, Sailor’s Tobacco, Gypsy Tobacco, Moxa Herb, Old Man, Muggons, Ai-Hao, Una, Pati
FAVORITE USE(S): For inducing mild relaxation and for increasing the intensity of dreams and dream recall
FAVORITE TIME(S): Any time of day, but especially just about an hour before going to sleep
Mugwort is a plant which has been used for hundreds of years as a tool for magic and dream work in many different...
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(Dream Herb, Aztec Dream Grass, Bejuco chismuyo, Bitter Grass, Hoja Madre, Prodigiosa, Thle-pelakano, Tzikin, Yerba amarga, Zacate de perro.)
FAVORITE USE(S): For inducing powerful vivid dreams and working with lucid dreaming
FAVORITE TIME(S): Just before going to sleep
Calea zacatechichi is perhaps one of the most well known dream herbs that is available on the Western market today. It was also the first dream herb that I ever worked with, and I experienced my very first fully lucid dream with its help. Calea zacatechichi is used by the...
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FAVORITE USE(S): For increasing mental acuity in all realms, including dreaming
FAVORITE TIME(S): Any time of day, but particularly in the morning
Celastrus paniculatus seeds have been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. In particular, the seeds yield as much as 52% oil by weight, and it is in this oil that numerous alkaloids are found, compounds such as celastrine and paniculatin.
I first discovered celastrus when I was studying for a big qualifying examination that required four to six hours a day of preparation for several...
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Abafado, Andropogon Citratus, Bai Mak Nao, Bhustrina, Citronella Grass, Citral, Esakune, Fever Grass, Guatemala Lemongrass, Lemon Grass, Pinene, Piperitone, Poaceae, Serai, Takrai, Zitronengras
FAVORITE USE(S): For inducing powerful lucid, divinatory dreams
FAVORITE TIME(S): Any time of day as a tea, and just before bed as part of a smoking blend
Lemongrass is a wonderful and widely available herb that has a powerful lemony scent. I used lemongrass in cooking for years before I ever had any idea that it was a traditional African...
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Adrue, Chintul, Cyperus corymbosus, Cyperus esculentus, Cyperus tuberosus, Earth-almond, Flatsedge, Ground almond, Guinea rush, Hadrue, Jointed flat sedge, Kashuur, Mandassi, Nuni, Nut Sedge, Nutgrass, Piri piri, Piripiri, Piriprioca, Rushnut, Sedge, Tigernut, Water-grass, Yellow nut-grass, Yellow nut sedge, Zigolo dolce, Zulu nut
FAVORITE USE(S): For creating a calming and sedating effect, and entering deep trance dream states
FAVORITE TIME(S): About thirty minutes before bed
Cyperus articulatus root, also known as Piri Piri, is a magical...
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Adenanthera gogo, African Dream Herb, Balugo, Dipai, Dream Bean, Entada phaseolides, Entada pursaetha, Entada rheedei, Garambi, Garbi, Gogo, Gogong-bakai, Kakavalli, Kessing, Lipai, Matchbox Bean, Mimosa entada, Mimosaceae Pusaetha entada, Sea Bean, Sea Heart, Snuff Box Sea Bean, Tamayan
FAVORITE USE(S): For facilitating increased awareness and memory during dreams and improving lucid dreaming
FAVORITE TIME(S): Just before bedtime
Entada rheedii is an amazing tropical vine that produces beautiful, large ebony seeds. These seeds are water...
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Achyroclim Hochstetteri, Achyrocline Stenoptera, Buchu, Everlasting, Gnaphalium Adnatum, Gnaphalium Aureofulvum, Gnaphalium Maritimum, Gnaphalium Odoratissimum, Gnaphalium Strigosum, Gnaphalium Undulaefolium, Helichrysum Butagense, Helichrysum Engleri, Helichrysum Rosmarinum, Helichrysum Roulingii, Helichrysum Sarveri, Hottentot Tea, Imphepho, Kooigoed, Strawflower, Stinking Strawflower
FAVORITE USE(S): For entering a semi-conscious dream state with complete faculties, comprehension, and recollection
FAVORITE TIME(S): This is best smoked...
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Ananta-mula, Anantmoola, Ananthamoola, Anantmula, Asclepias Pseudosarsa, Country Sarasaparilla, Durivel, East Indian Sarsaparilla, Eternal Root, False Sarsaparilla, Fragrant One, Gadisugandhi, Gopakanya, Hemidesmus Pubescens, Hemidismus Indica-Radix, Kapuri, Karibandha, Magrabu, Muttavapulagamu, Naga-jihva, Naruninti, Nunnari, Nunnery Root, Onontomulo, Periploca Indica, Sariva, Smilax Aspera, Sogade, Sugandhi-pala, Sugandi Root, Upalasari, White Sariva
FAVORITE USE(S): For achieving easy dream lucidity during REM sleep.
FAVORITE TIME(S):...
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Galanga, Galgant-spice Lily, Resurrection Lily, Hinguru-Piyali, Maraba, Shannai (TCM), Kuunkuun, Sidhoul, Camphor Root, Gisol
FAVORITE USE(S): To provide mild, pleasant stimulation as a delicious, health supporting tea
FAVORITE TIME(S): Any time of day, especially in the morning
Galangal is probably one of my favorite plants. It is incredibly good for physical, mental and spiritual health, and is also a wonderful culinary tool. Galangal tea is absolutely delicious, subtle and spicy, and if you are able to find fresh galangal root it makes...
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Bitter Lettuce, Wild Lettuce, Green Endive, Lettuce Opium, Laitue Vireuse (French), Latuga Velenosa (Italian), Prickly Lettuce
FAVORITE USE(S): To enhance vivid and lucid dreaming, especially as part of a dream herb smoking blend
FAVORITE TIME(S): Just prior to going to sleep
Wild lettuce, also sometimes known as opium lettuce, is a rather interesting plant that has been used since ancient times for its sedating and dream enhancing effects. It was apparently used by the ancient Egyptians for its psychoactive properties, and was associated...
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English Chamomile, Roman Chamomile, Perennial Chamomile, Camphor Plant, Yellow Chamomile, Dryer’s Chamomile
FAVORITE USE(S): For relaxing and calming mind and body and bringing deep, restful sleep
FAVORITE TIME(S): Just before bed, or any time you feel stressed
Chamomile may seem almost “too easy” as a herb for dreaming. After all, it is well known for its relaxing effects on the body and mind. As anyone who has ever had a cup of chamomile tea may know, it does not have any particularly mind-blowing effects. However,...
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Apepe, Lolha’ (Mayan, ‘flower of the water’), Naab (Mayan), Nikte’ha’ (Mayan, ‘flower/vulva of the water’), Nukuchnaab (Mayan, ‘large water lily’), Quetzalxochiatl (Aztec, ‘Quetzal feather flower’), Saknaab (Mayan, ‘white water lily’), Sol de Agua (Spanish, ‘sun of the water’), U K’omin (Lacandon), Xikinchaak (Mayan, ‘the ear of the rain god’)
FAVORITE USE(S): For the induction of lucid dreams
FAVORITE TIME(S): I find this effective as...
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Holy Basil, Tusli, Tulasi, Madura-tala
FAVORITE USE(S): For relaxation and dream enhancement
FAVORITE TIME(S): By itself, holy basil tea is wonderful any time of day. As part of a combination of dream herbs, I prefer to take this just before bed.
Holy basil is one of those herbs that is medicinal in a number of different ways. I first started taking holy basil for its benefits as an adaptogen. It is well known as a herb that helps to balance the body and allow it to adapt to stressful situations. In this way, it is regarded as an...
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Passionflowers, Passion Fruits, Flos Passionis, Granadilla
FAVORITE USE(S): To induce relaxation and sleep, to reduce stress, and to potentiate other dreaming herbs
FAVORITE TIME(S): Any time you need to relieve stress, particularly in the evening and before bed
Passion flower is an amazing plant which has been used in South America since Pre-Columbian times as a source of food and as a medicine and sedative. It apparently received its name from Spanish Missionaries, who saw the plant as a symbol of the mystery and passion of Jesus...
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Patchouli, Patchouly, Pachouli
FAVORITE USE(S): For enhancing other dream herbs and dream herb smoking blends
FAVORITE TIME(S): I find this most effective just before bed when combined with other dreaming herbs, but it gives a great, mild energy burst when taken by itself any time of day.
Patchouli is, of course, best known as the rich and musky scent that one often finds included in body care products or fragrances, and that is favored for its ability to cover up most any unpleasant smell almost immediately. Although it is mostly used as a...
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African Dream Root, Undlela Ziimhlophe (White Ways/Paths), Ubulawu
FAVORITE USE(S): For the induction of powerful, visionary dreams.
FAVORITE TIME(S): Early in the morning, before breakfast
This amazing South African plant is one of those dream herbs that is only recently beginning to come in to the public eye. I stumbled across it when researching other dreaming herbs, and unfortunately have not been able to find all that much information about it since. I was able to find out that this beautiful plant, and its root are regarded by...
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FAVORITE USE(S): For inducing trance states and vivid dreams, and for encouraging deep sleep
FAVORITE TIME(S): One hour before going to sleep
Synaptolepis kirkii, or uvuma-omhlope, is an African shrub with large white roots. The roots are said to encourage clear visions, trance states and mental clarity in dreams. The root is also said to allow communication with one’s ancestors in the dream state, leading to visionary and prophetic dreams. Like Silene capensis, it is said that if you go to sleep after consuming uvuma-omhlope with...
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(Marigold, Yauhtli (‘the dark one’), Flor de Santa Maria, Hierba de Nube (‘cloud herb’), Sweet Mace, Mexican Tarragon)
FAVORITE USE(S): For calming the mind and body and enhancing dreams
FAVORITE TIME(S): 30 minutes – 1 hour before bed
Tagetes lucida, or Mexican tarragon is a powerfully psychoactive species of marigold that was used as a ritual incense by the Aztecs. Even now, this species of marigold is used in Mexican Dia de los Muertos celebrations as an offering to the deceased. These beautiful flowers are also used...
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Ajkits, Damiana, Hierba de la Pastora (Spanish, ‘plant of the shepherdess’), Hierba del Venado (Spanish, ‘plant of the deer’), Misibkok (Mayan, ‘asthma sweeper’), Old Woman’s Broom, Oreganillo (‘little oregano’), Oreja de Venado (Spanish, ‘ear of the deer’), Pastorcita (Spanish, ‘little shepherdess’)
FAVORITE USE(S): For inducing restful, dream-filled sleep and supporting health
FAVORITE TIME(S): Any time of day, but particularly in the evening
Damiana is a fragrant...
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Valerian, Velandswurt
FAVORITE USE(S): For stress reduction and inducing sleep
FAVORITE TIME(S): About thirty minutes before bed time
Valerian root is one of the most popular herbal supplements for helping to induce sleep on the market today. Most anyone who has ever sought out a natural remedy to treat stress, insomnia, or anxiety is most likely well aware of valerian root. It is well known for having strong sedating effects, as it contains alkaloids that increase GABA levels and are powerful sedatives. I have been using valerian to...
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Verbena, Vervain, Veneris Herba, Herba Sacra, Holy Wort, Druid’s Weed, Enchanter’s Plant, Juno’s Tears, Brittanica, Pigeon’s Grass, Pigeonwood, Simpler’s Joy, Ma Bian Cao
FAVORITE USE(S): To induce powerful, prophetic dreams and to relieve stress , anxiety and insomnia
FAVORITE TIME(S): Just before going to bed
Verbena, also known as vervain, is a plant which has been used by peoples the world over since antiquity for a variety of purposes. It was, and still is, much esteemed in European herbalism. In ancient...
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Ashwagandha, Agol (Ethiopian), Amkuram Kizhangu (Dravidian, “beautiful horse root”), Asgandh (Hindi), Hajarat el Dib (Arabic, “wolf tree”), Harhumbashir (Assyrian, “red coral”), Henbane, Kakink (Pakistan), Marjan (Modern Arabic, “coral”), Sekran (Syrian, “inebriant”), Timbutti Eqli (Assyrian, “ring of the field”), Ubad (Arabic/Yemen)
FAVORITE USE(S): For balancing body and mind and creating a calm, peaceful state
FAVORITE TIME(S): Up to an hour before bed OR 2 hours before I would normally awaken
Ashwagandha is a...
Artemisia absinthum
Posted by dr3amh3rbs on Apr 18th, 2011 in Herbal Products | 3 comments
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Absint-alsem (Dutch), Absinthe, Ambrosia (Ancient Greek), Assenzio Vero (Italian), Gengibre Verde (Spanish, ‘green ginger’), Green Muse, Grune Fee (German, ‘green fairy’), Hierba Santa (Spanish, ‘sacred herb’), Rihan (Arabic), Sage of the Glaciers, Wermod (Saxon), Wor-mod (Old English)
FAVORITE USE(S): For inducing incredibly vivid and vibrant dreams
FAVORITE TIME(S): 30 minutes to 1 hour before going to bed
I’ve been familiar with wormwood for a long time now. In fact, I think it may be one of my favorite plants! I...Artemisia vulgaris
Posted by dr3amh3rbs on Apr 4th, 2011 in Herbal Products | 0 comments
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Mugwort, Yomogi, Sook, Agenjo del Pais, Ambfe (Otomi), Artemisia, Epazote de Castilla, Green Wormwood, Hierba de San Juan, Xun, Zizim, Felon Herb, Sailor’s Tobacco, Gypsy Tobacco, Moxa Herb, Old Man, Muggons, Ai-Hao, Una, Pati
FAVORITE USE(S): For inducing mild relaxation and for increasing the intensity of dreams and dream recall
FAVORITE TIME(S): Any time of day, but especially just about an hour before going to sleep
Mugwort is a plant which has been used for hundreds of years as a tool for magic and dream work in many different...Calea zacatechichi
Posted by dr3amh3rbs on Mar 20th, 2011 in Herbal Products | 0 comments
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(Dream Herb, Aztec Dream Grass, Bejuco chismuyo, Bitter Grass, Hoja Madre, Prodigiosa, Thle-pelakano, Tzikin, Yerba amarga, Zacate de perro.)
FAVORITE USE(S): For inducing powerful vivid dreams and working with lucid dreaming
FAVORITE TIME(S): Just before going to sleep
Calea zacatechichi is perhaps one of the most well known dream herbs that is available on the Western market today. It was also the first dream herb that I ever worked with, and I experienced my very first fully lucid dream with its help. Calea zacatechichi is used by the...Calea zacatechichi
Posted by dr3amh3rbs on Apr 4th, 2011 in Herbal Products | 2 comments Tweet Calea zacatechichi, also known as Dream Herb and Bitter Grass, is a plant that has been used for centuries by the indigenous Chontal peoples of Oaxaca, Mexico. It has recently become fairly well known as a dream induction tool in the West, and is the most well known of all of the traditional dreaming herbs that are presently available on the market. I discuss Calea zacatechichi elsewhere on this site, but since it is such a powerful tool, because so many people are curious about it, and because it has been such an incredible teacher for...Celastrus paniculatus
Posted by dr3amh3rbs on Mar 22nd, 2011 in Herbal Products | 2 comments
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FAVORITE USE(S): For increasing mental acuity in all realms, including dreaming
FAVORITE TIME(S): Any time of day, but particularly in the morning
Celastrus paniculatus seeds have been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. In particular, the seeds yield as much as 52% oil by weight, and it is in this oil that numerous alkaloids are found, compounds such as celastrine and paniculatin.
I first discovered celastrus when I was studying for a big qualifying examination that required four to six hours a day of preparation for several...Cympobogon densiflorus
Posted by dr3amh3rbs on Apr 1st, 2011 in Herbal Products | 0 comments
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Abafado, Andropogon Citratus, Bai Mak Nao, Bhustrina, Citronella Grass, Citral, Esakune, Fever Grass, Guatemala Lemongrass, Lemon Grass, Pinene, Piperitone, Poaceae, Serai, Takrai, Zitronengras
FAVORITE USE(S): For inducing powerful lucid, divinatory dreams
FAVORITE TIME(S): Any time of day as a tea, and just before bed as part of a smoking blend
Lemongrass is a wonderful and widely available herb that has a powerful lemony scent. I used lemongrass in cooking for years before I ever had any idea that it was a traditional African...Cyperus articulatus
Posted by dr3amh3rbs on Mar 20th, 2011 in Herbal Products | 0 comments
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Adrue, Chintul, Cyperus corymbosus, Cyperus esculentus, Cyperus tuberosus, Earth-almond, Flatsedge, Ground almond, Guinea rush, Hadrue, Jointed flat sedge, Kashuur, Mandassi, Nuni, Nut Sedge, Nutgrass, Piri piri, Piripiri, Piriprioca, Rushnut, Sedge, Tigernut, Water-grass, Yellow nut-grass, Yellow nut sedge, Zigolo dolce, Zulu nut
FAVORITE USE(S): For creating a calming and sedating effect, and entering deep trance dream states
FAVORITE TIME(S): About thirty minutes before bed
Cyperus articulatus root, also known as Piri Piri, is a magical...Entada rheedii
Posted by dr3amh3rbs on Mar 20th, 2011 in Herbal Products | 2 comments
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Adenanthera gogo, African Dream Herb, Balugo, Dipai, Dream Bean, Entada phaseolides, Entada pursaetha, Entada rheedei, Garambi, Garbi, Gogo, Gogong-bakai, Kakavalli, Kessing, Lipai, Matchbox Bean, Mimosa entada, Mimosaceae Pusaetha entada, Sea Bean, Sea Heart, Snuff Box Sea Bean, Tamayan
FAVORITE USE(S): For facilitating increased awareness and memory during dreams and improving lucid dreaming
FAVORITE TIME(S): Just before bedtime
Entada rheedii is an amazing tropical vine that produces beautiful, large ebony seeds. These seeds are water...Helichrysum odoratissmum
Posted by dr3amh3rbs on Mar 22nd, 2011 in Herbal Products | 0 comments
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Achyroclim Hochstetteri, Achyrocline Stenoptera, Buchu, Everlasting, Gnaphalium Adnatum, Gnaphalium Aureofulvum, Gnaphalium Maritimum, Gnaphalium Odoratissimum, Gnaphalium Strigosum, Gnaphalium Undulaefolium, Helichrysum Butagense, Helichrysum Engleri, Helichrysum Rosmarinum, Helichrysum Roulingii, Helichrysum Sarveri, Hottentot Tea, Imphepho, Kooigoed, Strawflower, Stinking Strawflower
FAVORITE USE(S): For entering a semi-conscious dream state with complete faculties, comprehension, and recollection
FAVORITE TIME(S): This is best smoked...Hemidesmus indicus
Posted by dr3amh3rbs on Mar 22nd, 2011 in Herbal Products | 3 comments
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Ananta-mula, Anantmoola, Ananthamoola, Anantmula, Asclepias Pseudosarsa, Country Sarasaparilla, Durivel, East Indian Sarsaparilla, Eternal Root, False Sarsaparilla, Fragrant One, Gadisugandhi, Gopakanya, Hemidesmus Pubescens, Hemidismus Indica-Radix, Kapuri, Karibandha, Magrabu, Muttavapulagamu, Naga-jihva, Naruninti, Nunnari, Nunnery Root, Onontomulo, Periploca Indica, Sariva, Smilax Aspera, Sogade, Sugandhi-pala, Sugandi Root, Upalasari, White Sariva
FAVORITE USE(S): For achieving easy dream lucidity during REM sleep.
FAVORITE TIME(S):...Kaempferia galanga
Posted by dr3amh3rbs on Apr 1st, 2011 in Herbal Products | 2 comments
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Galanga, Galgant-spice Lily, Resurrection Lily, Hinguru-Piyali, Maraba, Shannai (TCM), Kuunkuun, Sidhoul, Camphor Root, Gisol
FAVORITE USE(S): To provide mild, pleasant stimulation as a delicious, health supporting tea
FAVORITE TIME(S): Any time of day, especially in the morning
Galangal is probably one of my favorite plants. It is incredibly good for physical, mental and spiritual health, and is also a wonderful culinary tool. Galangal tea is absolutely delicious, subtle and spicy, and if you are able to find fresh galangal root it makes...Lactuca virosa
Posted by dr3amh3rbs on Apr 9th, 2011 in Herbal Products | 0 comments
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Bitter Lettuce, Wild Lettuce, Green Endive, Lettuce Opium, Laitue Vireuse (French), Latuga Velenosa (Italian), Prickly Lettuce
FAVORITE USE(S): To enhance vivid and lucid dreaming, especially as part of a dream herb smoking blend
FAVORITE TIME(S): Just prior to going to sleep
Wild lettuce, also sometimes known as opium lettuce, is a rather interesting plant that has been used since ancient times for its sedating and dream enhancing effects. It was apparently used by the ancient Egyptians for its psychoactive properties, and was associated...Matricaria recutita
Posted by dr3amh3rbs on Mar 30th, 2011 in Herbal Products | 2 comments
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English Chamomile, Roman Chamomile, Perennial Chamomile, Camphor Plant, Yellow Chamomile, Dryer’s Chamomile
FAVORITE USE(S): For relaxing and calming mind and body and bringing deep, restful sleep
FAVORITE TIME(S): Just before bed, or any time you feel stressed
Chamomile may seem almost “too easy” as a herb for dreaming. After all, it is well known for its relaxing effects on the body and mind. As anyone who has ever had a cup of chamomile tea may know, it does not have any particularly mind-blowing effects. However,...Nymphaea ampla
Posted by dr3amh3rbs on Mar 22nd, 2011 in Herbal Products | 0 comments
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Apepe, Lolha’ (Mayan, ‘flower of the water’), Naab (Mayan), Nikte’ha’ (Mayan, ‘flower/vulva of the water’), Nukuchnaab (Mayan, ‘large water lily’), Quetzalxochiatl (Aztec, ‘Quetzal feather flower’), Saknaab (Mayan, ‘white water lily’), Sol de Agua (Spanish, ‘sun of the water’), U K’omin (Lacandon), Xikinchaak (Mayan, ‘the ear of the rain god’)
FAVORITE USE(S): For the induction of lucid dreams
FAVORITE TIME(S): I find this effective as...Ocimum sanctum
Posted by dr3amh3rbs on Mar 22nd, 2011 in Herbal Products | 0 comments
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Holy Basil, Tusli, Tulasi, Madura-tala
FAVORITE USE(S): For relaxation and dream enhancement
FAVORITE TIME(S): By itself, holy basil tea is wonderful any time of day. As part of a combination of dream herbs, I prefer to take this just before bed.
Holy basil is one of those herbs that is medicinal in a number of different ways. I first started taking holy basil for its benefits as an adaptogen. It is well known as a herb that helps to balance the body and allow it to adapt to stressful situations. In this way, it is regarded as an...Passiflora incarnata
Posted by dr3amh3rbs on Apr 5th, 2011 in Herbal Products | 0 comments
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Passionflowers, Passion Fruits, Flos Passionis, Granadilla
FAVORITE USE(S): To induce relaxation and sleep, to reduce stress, and to potentiate other dreaming herbs
FAVORITE TIME(S): Any time you need to relieve stress, particularly in the evening and before bed
Passion flower is an amazing plant which has been used in South America since Pre-Columbian times as a source of food and as a medicine and sedative. It apparently received its name from Spanish Missionaries, who saw the plant as a symbol of the mystery and passion of Jesus...Pogostemon cablin
Posted by dr3amh3rbs on Mar 22nd, 2011 in Herbal Products | 0 comments
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Patchouli, Patchouly, Pachouli
FAVORITE USE(S): For enhancing other dream herbs and dream herb smoking blends
FAVORITE TIME(S): I find this most effective just before bed when combined with other dreaming herbs, but it gives a great, mild energy burst when taken by itself any time of day.
Patchouli is, of course, best known as the rich and musky scent that one often finds included in body care products or fragrances, and that is favored for its ability to cover up most any unpleasant smell almost immediately. Although it is mostly used as a...Silene capensis
Posted by dr3amh3rbs on Mar 22nd, 2011 in Herbal Products | 1 comment
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African Dream Root, Undlela Ziimhlophe (White Ways/Paths), Ubulawu
FAVORITE USE(S): For the induction of powerful, visionary dreams.
FAVORITE TIME(S): Early in the morning, before breakfast
This amazing South African plant is one of those dream herbs that is only recently beginning to come in to the public eye. I stumbled across it when researching other dreaming herbs, and unfortunately have not been able to find all that much information about it since. I was able to find out that this beautiful plant, and its root are regarded by...Synaptolepis kirkii
Posted by dr3amh3rbs on Mar 25th, 2011 in Herbal Products | 0 comments
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FAVORITE USE(S): For inducing trance states and vivid dreams, and for encouraging deep sleep
FAVORITE TIME(S): One hour before going to sleep
Synaptolepis kirkii, or uvuma-omhlope, is an African shrub with large white roots. The roots are said to encourage clear visions, trance states and mental clarity in dreams. The root is also said to allow communication with one’s ancestors in the dream state, leading to visionary and prophetic dreams. Like Silene capensis, it is said that if you go to sleep after consuming uvuma-omhlope with...Tagetes lucida
Posted by dr3amh3rbs on Apr 6th, 2011 in Herbal Products | 5 comments
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(Marigold, Yauhtli (‘the dark one’), Flor de Santa Maria, Hierba de Nube (‘cloud herb’), Sweet Mace, Mexican Tarragon)
FAVORITE USE(S): For calming the mind and body and enhancing dreams
FAVORITE TIME(S): 30 minutes – 1 hour before bed
Tagetes lucida, or Mexican tarragon is a powerfully psychoactive species of marigold that was used as a ritual incense by the Aztecs. Even now, this species of marigold is used in Mexican Dia de los Muertos celebrations as an offering to the deceased. These beautiful flowers are also used...Turnera diffusa
Posted by dr3amh3rbs on Mar 30th, 2011 in Herbal Products | 0 comments
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Ajkits, Damiana, Hierba de la Pastora (Spanish, ‘plant of the shepherdess’), Hierba del Venado (Spanish, ‘plant of the deer’), Misibkok (Mayan, ‘asthma sweeper’), Old Woman’s Broom, Oreganillo (‘little oregano’), Oreja de Venado (Spanish, ‘ear of the deer’), Pastorcita (Spanish, ‘little shepherdess’)
FAVORITE USE(S): For inducing restful, dream-filled sleep and supporting health
FAVORITE TIME(S): Any time of day, but particularly in the evening
Damiana is a fragrant...Valeriana officinalis
Posted by dr3amh3rbs on Mar 25th, 2011 in Herbal Products | 2 comments
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Valerian, Velandswurt
FAVORITE USE(S): For stress reduction and inducing sleep
FAVORITE TIME(S): About thirty minutes before bed time
Valerian root is one of the most popular herbal supplements for helping to induce sleep on the market today. Most anyone who has ever sought out a natural remedy to treat stress, insomnia, or anxiety is most likely well aware of valerian root. It is well known for having strong sedating effects, as it contains alkaloids that increase GABA levels and are powerful sedatives. I have been using valerian to...Verbena Officinalis
Posted by dr3amh3rbs on Apr 8th, 2011 in Herbal Products | 0 comments
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Verbena, Vervain, Veneris Herba, Herba Sacra, Holy Wort, Druid’s Weed, Enchanter’s Plant, Juno’s Tears, Brittanica, Pigeon’s Grass, Pigeonwood, Simpler’s Joy, Ma Bian Cao
FAVORITE USE(S): To induce powerful, prophetic dreams and to relieve stress , anxiety and insomnia
FAVORITE TIME(S): Just before going to bed
Verbena, also known as vervain, is a plant which has been used by peoples the world over since antiquity for a variety of purposes. It was, and still is, much esteemed in European herbalism. In ancient...Withania somnifera
Posted by dr3amh3rbs on Mar 29th, 2011 in Herbal Products | 5 comments
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Ashwagandha, Agol (Ethiopian), Amkuram Kizhangu (Dravidian, “beautiful horse root”), Asgandh (Hindi), Hajarat el Dib (Arabic, “wolf tree”), Harhumbashir (Assyrian, “red coral”), Henbane, Kakink (Pakistan), Marjan (Modern Arabic, “coral”), Sekran (Syrian, “inebriant”), Timbutti Eqli (Assyrian, “ring of the field”), Ubad (Arabic/Yemen)
FAVORITE USE(S): For balancing body and mind and creating a calm, peaceful state
FAVORITE TIME(S): Up to an hour before bed OR 2 hours before I would normally awaken
Ashwagandha is a...