Herbs and techniques for lucid dreaming by Keith Cleversley
What people mean when they search for blue lotus effects When people search for blue lotus effects, they usually want a clear answer to three questions: what it feels like, how fast it starts, and what factors change the experience. Blue lotus, usually referring to Nymphaea caerulea, has a long cultural history and is often [ ] The post Blue Lotus: History, Effects, and Traditional Use first…
What Is African Dream Root and Why People Use It African dream root, usually referring to Silene capensis, is a traditional South African plant best known for its reputation as a dream herb. People searching for this herb are usually looking for clear basics: what it is, how it is prepared, what effects are commonly [ ] The post African Dream Root (Silene capensis): A Beginner’s Guide first…
What to Know About Mugwort for Dreams Mugwort for dreams is one of the most searched traditional dream-herb topics because many people use it to encourage more vivid recall, unusual imagery, and occasional lucid dreaming. In Western herbal folklore, mugwort has long been associated with sleep rituals, intuition, and nighttime awareness. For modern dream-herb users, [ ] The post How to Use Mugwort…
COMMON NAME(S): Boldo, Boldus, Boldoa, Boldina, Molina FAVORITE USE(S): Used as an incense and tea for helping to reach a trance state by the Mapuche Indians of Chile FAVORITE TIME(S): 3 cups of tea during the day PARTS USED: Dried leaves Boldo tea is commonly used in various Latin American countries as a cure for digestive and liver complaints. [ ] The post Peumus boldus (BOLDO) first appeared on…
COMMON NAME(S): Angelica. Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis). FAVORITE USE(S): To subtly induce a natural dreamy state before sleep, opening our imaginative centers. FAVORITE TIME(S): Anytime in the afternoon or evening when a creative, imaginative space is needed. Angelica is a lesser known, but just as important Shaman plant in Eurasia. Peoples such as the Laplanders, [ ] The post Angelica…
There are few things I adore more than tending my own shaman s garden. In early 2016, I got the largest harvest of Calea zacatechichi seeds ever, and I m super excited to talk about the bet way to grow, harvest and handle them. My business has several plots of land that we have contracted out to [ ] The post Harvesting Calea Seeds first appeared on DreamHerbs .
I m not sure how I missed this powerful dreaming herb all these years. And, oddly enough, Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) has such a wide range of ritualistic use throughout history throughout the world. Entheology.com has a great article on all of the uses, so wander over to their Artemisia vulgaris Mugwort article to read all [ ] The post Mugwort for Dreaming first appeared on DreamHerbs .
Hops, bierhopfen (German), vigne du nord (French, vine of the north ), Gemeiner Hopfen, lupolo. FAVORITE USE(S): To induce a state of relaxation and calm before sleep, to get to sleep quickly, and to achieve a more restful quality of sleep. FAVORITE TIME(S): Anytime in the afternoon or evening as a calming herb, but especially an [ ] The post Humulus lupulus first appeared on DreamHerbs .
One of the most interesting fields in neuroscience and the study of consciousness is the relatively new study of dreaming. Researchers like Stephen La Berge and Keith Hearne began to study dreams when the practice was new and obscure, and through their efforts brought the field increasingly into the mainstream. The study of dreams is [ ] The post Study Dreams first appeared on DreamHerbs .
If you’ve read my article on the meaning of dreams in pregnancy, you already know that women often have vivid dreams while pregnant. However, did you know that many people, men and women both, also have dreams about pregnancy itself? It can be easy to alarm yourself by wondering if your dreams about pregnancy mean [ ] The post Dreams About Pregnancy first appeared on DreamHerbs .