Calea Zacatehchichi

Description

Calea Zacatechichi – “Dream Herb” or “Aztec Dream Grass,””
Wildcrafted Dried Leaf & Flower

Enhance your dreaming practice and access new depths of the subconscious with Calea zacatechichi, commonly known as the “Dream Herb” or “Aztec Dream Grass.” Natively known to the Chontal people in Oaxaca as “Thle-pela-kano” or “The Leaf of God,” this sacred plant was brewed into a bitter tea to drink before sleep to induce incredibly vivid dreams. They believed the gods spoke directly to man through these profound dreams and could remember these dreams with precise detail.

Today the herb is prized for its ability to enhance dream recall and promote vivid, lucid dreams. An active dose before sleep can dramatically enhance the night’s dreams with profound visual experiences and a higher chance of gaining lucidity.

Aztec Dream Grass is often consumed as a strong tea, a concentrated tincture, or rolled then smoked alongside the bitter brew in evening ritual. This ancient technology is a favorite among herbalists, spiritual seekers, and psychonauts alike for exploring consciousness and connecting with divinity the body rests.

Highlights:

• Traditionally used to induce lucid dreams, gain insight, and perform divination or healing

• Can be brewed, combined into herbal blends, or incorporated into dream-time rituals

• Non-psychoactive and non-habit forming
• Sustainably sourced

Mazatec shamans would drink a strong Calea tea and smoke the dried herb before sleep to perform “oneiromancy,” a form of divination in the dream realm. This powerful plant ally would help them journey beyond the body to scout ahead, locate missing persons or objects, and connect with the spiritual realm to receive guidance and healing.

As with all herbs and natural medicines the amount needed to achieve an effective dose can vary dramatically from one person to the next. A starting dose of 5 grams steeped for 20 minutes in near boiling water combined with 1 gram rolled and smoked can be a good starting place, though some may need more. For those averse to smoking ~7 grams will usually make for an effective introduction. The most common mistake with Calea is not drinking enough to achieve an active dose, many have written it off because the taste is too intense to revisit without a good experience to rationalize pushing through.

When exploring journey into your dreams with clarity and intention. Clean and smudge your space and get clear on what it is you want to experience. What is it you hope to learn, heal, or solve? Write your intention from a place of gratitude, giving thanks for your intended experience as if it has already come to pass. Do you want a flying dream? Is there a sacred site you want to visit? Someone you want to connect with or somewhere you need some clarity? As the medicine steeps state your intention with thanks, maybe journal and meet the medicine with initiative. A dream journaling practice will optimize results with a record detailing intent, dosage, and set/setting, and whatever else comes up. Upon waking journal the experience, for many a written record can be more detail oriented while a voice recording tends towards deeper analysis rather than a log of specifics.

Avoid adding lemon, lime, or citrus to the tea as this tends to intensify and lock in the flavor. Honey or other sweeteners can be added but the flavor is bitter nonetheless. Some report success with a bit of milk and sugar to ease the sharp taste, if the flavor is too much making a tincture or trying our extract capsules can be an effective alternative.

Avoid if allergic to plants of the Asteraceae family, ie: Lettuce, artichoke, dandelion, sunflower, safflower, chamomile, milk thistle, etc.

The information provided based largely on anecdotal experience is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult advise of your physician, pharmacist, or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding medical condition. Product is not fda approved and we do not claim to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease.