#calea zacatechichi

[morethansalad]

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[drugusersbible]

THE WORST TASTE IN THE WORLD Calea zacatechichi is well known dream herb, but its taste when taken as tea is absolutely revolting: seriously disgusting. It was even worse than kratom, which I find to be appalling too.

Did it work though?

On both smoking and drinking I experienced a mild stony feeling for an hour or two, and yes, with recallable dreams subsequently occurring via the latter. Indeed, I would probably repeat the exercise, if only I could get past that taste.

Refs: The Drug Users Bible [Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/099559368X]

[sarahmcmenomy]

Dream-Weaving Part Eight: Herbal Allies for Dreaming

There are some herbs that can help you sleep, help you dream, and even help you avoid nightmares. I’ve written up a short list of my favorites here.

Please apply caution whenever you start to make friends with herbs! Start small, ascertain the recommended dosage for your age and weight, and make certain that whatever you take does not conflict with other medications or supplements that you may be taking. Remember that every medicine is poison at the right dosage — and vice versa. If you’re unsure, check with your doctor. Several of these herbs are counter-indicated for pregnancy as well, so please do your research, as I do not give a complete profile of each herb on this list.

In addition, check up on local ordinances regarding the legality of purchasing or using these herbs, as some of them are illegal in some places. As a note of warning, please be aware that if you suffer from PTSD, depression, or anxiety-linked nightmares, you may find that these will come back to you in ways that may be upsetting and challenging when you begin a dreaming practice and use herbal allies. While I have used some of these methods to help me combat PTSD and anxiety, you may find that they aren’t useful for your situation. We’re all different, so I offer many options on this list because what works for another may not work for you.

Those That Bring Sleep

Valerian [Valeriana Officinalis] — Valerian is a well-known sleep aid; you can buy it in pill or tea form. It pretty much only does this one thing, but it's good at it.

Catnip [Nepeta Cataria] — Catnip is often sold as a "legal high" for its bronchial and sedative properties; smoking catnip actually relaxes and opens the lungs. It's not sleep-producing per se, but it is relaxing and sedative enough that it can help in a mild way that won't make it hard for you to wake back up.

Melatonin — Melatonin isn't an herb, but I wanted to list it here anyway; if your endocrine system is out of wack due to stress or anxiety, then melatonin may be your best friend, as it effectively balances out high cortisol levels to help you sleep. This is what your body naturally produces to make it sleep, so it's very safe, as sleep aids go. It's good to take it easy and start slow with it, though — it can be very effective at countering cortisol, so don't take it if you have something to do between the time you take it and the time you go to bed. You may even feel a bit slow in the morning after using it, so adjust your dosage accordingly.

Those That Induce Dreaming

Mugwort [Artemisia Vulgaris] — Mugwort makes dreams more vivid, easing both lucid dreaming and dream recall. It can be made into a tea, or sewn into a sachet that can be placed inside the pillow. Even smelling mugwort will produce some effect, but the tea produces the strongest effect. That being said, it's very, very bitter. You should also be careful to use this only on occasion and in moderation, as chronic use of mugwort at high doses can cause thujone to build up in your system. This is not a problem for someone who only drinks a little mugwort now and then, but it's something to be aware of.

Dream herb [Calea Ternifolia or Calea Zacatechichi] — I haven't actually been able to find a source that I trust for this herb, so I haven't tried it myself (as I have done with everything else on this list), but I would be remiss if I didn't mention it, as it is supposed to be one of the MOST effective dream-inducing herbs out there, and especially good for astral travel.

African dream herb [Entada Rheedii] — Can be smoked, or taken in tea or pill form. Induces vivid dreams and is thought to aid astral travel and spirit communications.

Blue Lotus [Nymphaea Caerulea] — Increases the appearance of auras and brightens lights in general, may induce close-eyed visions at high doses; makes dreams more vivid and sensorily engaging. Also an aphrodisiac, on the same basis of engaging your senses more immediately.

Those That Ease Anxiety and Guard Against Nightmares

Chamomile [Chamaemelum Nobile or Matricaria Chamomilla] — Chamomile is an effective nervine, meaning that it calms the nervous system and eases anxiety. It relaxes muscles, and soothes the stomach, which helps to drive away nightmares and sweeten dreams.

Lavender [Lavandula Angustifolia is most common, although any lavender would do] — Lavender is another nervine which eases anxiety and promotes mental relaxation.

Sage [Salvia Officinalis] — Your mileage may vary on this, but sage is used for basically everything by herbalists, but especially as incense. I have burned sage enough times for meditation, trance, and energetic cleansing, that whether by its own natural properties or its association in my mind with mystical things, it puts me into a state of mind where I am more quiet, focused, and receptive.

The Wild Card

Cannabis [Cannabis Indica or Cannabis Sativa] — Cannabis is well-known for its soporific effects, but its effects on dreams are mixed. Some people claim it helps them dream, but others have exactly the opposite experience. In my experience, very low doses don’t affect my dreams, but at medium and high doses, I won’t dream at all, and I certainly won’t remember it. Some research indicates that it may actually inhibit REM sleep entirely. If you are a daily toker trying to dream more and do dream work, I would suggest taking a break from cannabis so that you can engage to the fullest with your dream world.

This post concludes my eight-part series on dream-weaving. Thank you for reading and sharing! Please feel free to contact me with any questions, and I’d especially love to hear which of these (or other) methods have worked for you!

[whobloidlostingublerland]

Drank mugwort tea. got cozy in bed with ambiance music playing low in the background. hope it’s enough to get me into the astral realm this time. either way I also just bought a tea blend with Calea zacatechichi, Lavender, Blue lotus, Damiana Leaf to enhance the effects. I am really excited for that to arrive. I can’t wait to Astral Travel & not just lucid dream, although I feel I have been getting more lucid in dreams lately which I think is a good sign.

[thegodwhocums]

calea zacatechichi dreamwork attempt

11:50 pm: measuring out 3 g of the herb into a tea steeper, plus one teaspoon spearmint. boiling water added to steep til 6 am. Rocket has packed our two comical little weed pipes never used for weed with a bit of the herb as well.

12:55 am: lights out sleep time.

6:05 am: no sign of Rocket, which must mean they slept thru the alarm. my sense is that rather than wake them, I will take the herbs now as planned, and they can take them tonight, and we'll be able to compare notes.

6:10 am: this tea is. bad. everyone says it tastes terrible and everyone is correct, this is heinous. on par with goldenseal. we cut the tea with spearmint and it has NOT helped. not sure I can drink the full amount tbh. this is painful.

6:25 am: there are tears leaving my face as I suck on a spoon of honey but I did it. mother theresa. fuck that's bad.

6:30 am: smoking it also tastes bad fwiw. cut the smoked herb with mullein which did help. hard to keep it lit though. prob not gonna fight with this one, I got most of it.

6:40 am: brushing teeth, getting out eye mask, turning on white noise, trying to pee six times so I don't have to get up again later.

6:50 am: going back to bed. prayer circle that my sensitive fuckin system doesn't decide the tea should make me sick.

6:55 am: quick notes post (this one!) to come back to later, sleep time.

[astaincirclewithinacircle]

Explorer Le Monde Des Rêves Avec Calea Zacatechichi

Originaire du Mexique, Calea est une plante à rêve fascinante qui est utilisée depuis longtemps par les tribus indigènes afin de chercher de

Contrôle tes rêves avec une infusion de calea …

Au Mexique, le calea zacatechichi permet de faire des rêves lucides. Les feuilles du Calea Zacatechichi sont infusées en tisane. On a souven

[navybluesummer]

I’m very excited about this. It’s 2:46 in the afternoon so obviously I am not partaking in the calea right now. I am getting ready. I’m going to smoke it but I also will be making a tea soon.

I’m very new to this but calea zacatechichi is a Mexican herb used for lucid dreaming and divination dreams. It is said to make you sleepy, maybe give you a bit of a “high” feeling. The primary goal with consuming this herb is to bring about dreams and help recall them the next day. I have very intense dreams every night anyway, so we will see what happens.

Edit; from what I understand this herb intensifies or possibly prolongs your hypnagogic state. This is the state between sleep and wakefulness. This might be familiar to people who have night terrors or have fallen into lucid dreams before. Prolonging or intensifying the hypnagogic state helps create the awareness that you are beginning to sleep/dream, thus allowing you to go further into the dream with more awareness.

[drugusersbible]

Calea is well known dream herb, but its taste when taken as tea is absolutely appalling: seriously horrible. Did it work? On both smoking and drinking I experienced a mild stoney feeling for an hour or two, with recallable dreams subsequently occurring via the latter.  

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