Entheogens
About entheogenic substances and ethnobotanicals
Known for centuries by traditional peoples across the globe, many of these remarkable substances have been used by shamans and other spiritual healers to help them access other dimensions. Today, some broadminded individuals are wishing to do spiritual exploring with the assistance of these natural plant and animal substances, now referred to as ‘entheogens’. The literal meaning of the word entheogen is to become divine within. Ethnobotanicals, on the other hand, generally refer to plants that are used to promote healing.
This page is devoted to assisting would-be spiritual explorers with their travels.
Salvia divinorum (Diviner’s Sage) This potent, psychoactive herb has a lengthy and on-going tradition among indigenous Mazatec shamans to induce visionary states of consciousness for spiritual healing. Go See Salvia Divinorum
Kava Kava We have enjoyed 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 calming properties. Go See Kava Kava
Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum) Dr Nigel Gericke, who is researching Kanna in South Africa, believes it “is one of the most ancient of mind-altering substances, and it is likely to have had a profound influence on the evolution of human consciousness.”Kanna elevates mood and decreases anxiety, stress and tension, and it has also been used as an appetite suppressant. It is not hallucinogenic, with no severe adverse effects having been documented. Go See Kanna
Blue Lotus – In ancient Egypt Blue Lotus was used boost the libido. In Egyptian medicine it was also used to stimulate blood circulation and to slow the aging process. It was worshiped as a visionary plant and a symbol for the origins of life. Indians and Buddhist highly respected Blue Lotus for its visionary properties. It produces a feeling of well being, euphoria and ecstasy. Go See Blue Lotus
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 effects is Leonurine. Go See Wild Dagga Flowers
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