Entheogenic Plants

Comparing entheogens with ethnobotanicals

Around the world, many of these legendary substances have, for long since before the beginning of recorded history, been used by shamans, witch doctors and other spiritual healers for making contact with other dimensions. In our modern age, some open-minded individuals are seeking out spiritual exploration with the help of these natural plant and animal substances, now referred to as ‘entheogens’. The literal meaning of entheogen is to become divine within. Ethnobotanicals, usually is a reference to plants used for promoting healing.

This listing is designed for lending assistance to those would-be spiritual adventurers.

Blue Lotus - In ancient Egypt, Blue Lotus was used increase the libido. In traditional Egyptian medicine it was also used for stimulating blood circulation and slowing down the process of aging. It was worshiped as a visionary plant and a symbol for the origins of life. Indians and Buddhist also highly respected the Blue Lotus for its visionary properties. It induces a feeling of well being, euphoria and ecstasy. Buy Blue Lotus

Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum) Used in South Africa as a mood-altering substance ever since prehistoric times. Kanna lifts the mood and decreases anxiety, stress and tension, and it has also been used as an appetite suppressant. It is not hallucinogenic, and no severe adverse side effects have been reported. Buy Kanna

Kava Kava The webmaster has enjoyed drinking kava in a tribal village in Fiji as well as in Micronesia, where it is called seka or sakau, and we can attest to its euphoric and tranquilizing properties. Buy Kava Kava

Salvia divinorum (Also known as Diviner’s Sage) This potent, psychoactive plant has a lengthy and on-going tradition of usage by indigenous Mazatec shamans for inducing visionary states of consciousness and thereby promoting spiritual healing. Buy Salvia Divinorum

Wild Dagga Flowers (Lion’s Tail) The much-sought-after flowers from the African Wild Dagga plant. The active element responsible for this plant’s euphoric properties is Leonurine. Buy Wild Dagga Flowers

Hawaiian Baby Woodrose Seed (Argyreia nervos) belongs to the Convolvulaceae family, which are relatives of Morning Glory and Rivea corymbosa (Ololiuqui).  Hawaiian Baby Woodrose plants grow into a a large vine that can reach as long as 10 meters (over 30 feet). The attractive ornamental vines have big heart-shaped leaves as well as bunches flowers measuring two to three inches. The Hawaiian Baby Woodrose has been used in Ayurvedic medicine in order to increase intelligence, memory and life span. These Hawaiian Baby Woodrose seeds are organic, and are grown on the Hawaiian islands of Oahu and Kauai. Buy Hawaiian Baby Woodrose Seeds