Entheogens

What is the difference between entheogens and ethnobotanicals?

Used for hundreds of years by traditional cultures all around the earth, many of these legendary substances have been used by shamans, medicine men and other spiritual healers for accessing other dimensions. In the 21st century, some broadminded people have a desire for 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 page is intended to provide guidance for would-be spiritual explorers.

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

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

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

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. Buy 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 properties is Leonurine. Buy Wild Dagga Flowers