Dream herbs are plants that are believed to enhance the quality and vividness of dreams, to promote relaxation, improve sleep and possibly even induce lucid dreaming. Lucid dreaming refers to the state of being aware that you are dreaming while you are dreaming, which can allow you to take control of the dream and manipulate the dreamscape. Some of the most popular dream herbs include blue lotus, wild lettuce, passion flower, skullcap, lavender, pink lotus and mugwort.
Blue lotus (Nymphaea caerulea) is a water lily native to Egypt and parts of Africa. It has a long history of use in traditional medicine and has been used as a sedative, hypnotic, and analgesic. Blue lotus contains a number of active compounds, including nuciferine and aporphine, which are believed to have psychoactive effects. In small doses, blue lotus is said to induce a state of calm and relaxation, while larger doses may produce a dreamy, euphoric state.
Wild lettuce (Lactuca virosa) is a plant native to Europe and Asia that has been used for centuries as a natural sedative. It contains a number of active compounds, including lactucin and lactucopicrin, which are believed to have sedative and analgesic effects. Wild lettuce is often used to promote relaxation and improve sleep, and it is said to enhance the vividness and clarity of dreams.
Passion flower (Passiflora incarnata) is a flowering plant native to the Americas that has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for anxiety and insomnia. It contains a number of active compounds, including flavonoids, alkaloids, and glycosides, which are believed to have sedative and anxiolytic effects. Passion flower is often used to promote relaxation and improve sleep, and it is said to enhance the vividness and clarity of dreams.
Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) is a flowering plant native to North America that has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for anxiety, insomnia, and nervousness. It contains a number of active compounds, including flavonoids, saponins, and tannins, which are believed to have sedative and anxiolytic effects. Skullcap is often used to promote relaxation and improve sleep, and it is said to enhance the vividness and clarity of dreams.
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is a flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region that has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for anxiety, insomnia, and stress. It contains a number of active compounds, including linalool, linalyl acetate, and geraniol, which are believed to have sedative and anxiolytic effects. Lavender is often used to promote relaxation and improve sleep, and it is said to enhance the vividness and clarity of dreams.
The Pink Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is a sacred flower in Hindu and Buddhist traditions and is often depicted in art and literature. It has been used in traditional medicine and spiritual practices for its sedative and calming effects. It is believed to have a positive influence on the mind and may help to induce relaxation and promote restful sleep, which could potentially enhance the quality of dreams.
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) is a flowering plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America that has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for anxiety, insomnia, and stress. It contains a number of active compounds, including artemisinin, artemisinic acid, and flavonoids, which are believed to have sedative and anxiolytic effects. Mugwort is often used to promote relaxation and improve sleep, and it is said to enhance the vividness and clarity of dreams.
You can find these magical dream herbs in our herbal blends NOCTURNE, WATER and AIR , and also in our herbal tea blend LUCID DREAM .