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 grass which has been used for centuries by aboriginal tribes throughout South America as a means of entering the dream state and contacting ones ancestors. The indigenous peoples who use this plant believe that it was given to mankind by the gods to induce dream states so that men could communicate with the gods. The spirit of the herb is said to enter the body when consumed and will reduce pain and fevers, heal wounds, and help women through labor. Most importantly, though, shamans drink a tea made from the roots to communicate with the spirit world and to gain wisdom and miraculous healing powers.
When I researched Piri Piri more, I found that it is used both medicinally to treat seizures and epilepsy, and as an additive in Ayahuasca brews. This is said to make the ayahuasca brew positive, beneficial and healing. I started working with Piri Piri root fairly recently and the effects have been amazing, at least as powerful as those I find with Calea zacatechichi and Entada rheedii. It brings on a powerful feeling of calm sedation and tranquility, which then passes seamlessly in to the dream state. This allows me to maintain clear mental functioning and lucid consciousness in the dream state. I am also able to vividly recall all the details of my dream upon waking, and am much better able to control my dream states and settings when asleep. This is an incredibly powerful dream herb, and one that I would definitely recommend for anyone looking to work with lucid dreaming.
HOW TO PREPARE/RECIPE: The roots of Piri Piri are the only part of the plant which should be consumed. Simply boil 1 gram of root matter in water for ten minutes, then consume the resulting tea. The flavor is much enhanced by the addition of a sweetener such as honey or agave nectar.
Hi, i saw that you have calea zacatechichi on your website and some others which i found in shamangarden. The thing is, that there on that web it says that its not for ingestion. So is it because of legal issues because i really want to take it as a tea and just want to make sure its ok.
I have not heard of any ill effects from using it as a tea. Most of the sites that offer exotic botanicals are simply following the laws. Since many of these products are not recognized by the FDA, they are technically unable to be sold for ingestion.
Where can I get this plant?
Hi Michelle!
There are a few sites online that sell this herb. Here’s my favorite: http://www.shamansgarden.com/p-84-cyperus-cyperus-articulatus.aspx
Happy dreaming!
Thank you
I was wondering after you boil the roots can I eat the roots to gain more of an effect? Also do I just boil for ten mins or do I steep afterwards for another ten mins? This is just a suggestion but it would be great to have section for just about how to prepare in more detail the various herbal products here on this site. Anyway great site, thanks for all the information on this site!
Dear WMD,
I would not eat the root after boiling them – you may gain a slightly higher dosage, but you will probably end up feeling so nauseous that the additional effects won’t mean much. You may steep for another ten minutes afterwards – this will produce a slightly stronger tea.
Thank you for the feedback – I will definitely take that into consideration – a “Recipes” section may prove very helpful!