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   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...

   For thousands of years humankind has been searching for foods, herbs and potions that can fan the fire of sexual love – aphrodisiacs. Named after the Ancient Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite, these natural substances are said to raise libido, enhance sensitivity, boost arousal, increase stamina and improve ‘performance’ for both men and women. If you and your significant other are looking for ways to add even more spice to your lives, consider sipping on an herbal tea that doubles as an aphrodisiac. We’ll tell you more about it later on but now let’s dive into the world of aphrodisiac herbs.    Some aphrodisiac herbs support desire and pleasure directly, others play supporting roles targeting different areas of your...