This page is about the many fascinating gifts of nature including herbs, flowers, nuts, cacti etc. that are known for their various effects on the body and mind. These effects include promoting the health and function of organs, inducing euphoria, a sense of well-being, expanding consciousness and perception, relieving stress, anxiety and other negative feelings, relieving pain, relaxing muscles, improving mental function and more.
Caution should be exercised when using any such plants, however. Some can be dangerous if not taken properly or if taken in excess. I strongly recommend researching a psychoactive plant before trying it, taking any necessary safety precautions (if you take something that is a hallucinogen for example, it's recommended you have someone keep an eye on you), and when you do try it, start out with a very small amount, plan ahead and read experiences from people who have taken it if you can find it. Most of these plants, like alcohol and many medications, shouldn't be taken when driving.
Informational Resources on Psychoactive/Psychedelic Plants
Hallucinogenic/Visionary
Used in Conjunction with Ayahuasca: Chaliponga (Diplopterys cabrerana) Info
Morning Glory -from research I've done on how to take it I would suggest just soaking the flowers in water for 2 or more weeks and then drinking the water. You can read more about it here.
Calea zacatechichi (Dream Herb, Leaf of God)-helps you have vivid, lucid dreams and recall them with less effort. Can have minor hallucinations when awake and audio hallucinations. This would be good to take before bed. Read more here.
Relaxant/Sedative
Energizers
Aphrodesiacs
Damiana (Tunera diffusa)-also anti-depressant/anxiety. Read about it here.
Dream
Calea zacatechichi (Dream Herb, Leaf of God)-helps you have vivid, lucid dreams and recall them with less effort. May have minor hallucinations when awake. This would be good to take before bed. Read more here.
Euphoric
Cognitive Enhancers
Sinicuichi , Sun-opener (Heimia salicifolia)-for memory, said to make you recall events from long ago. Don't take this too often or it will impair memory. Read more.
Brahmi-Improves memory and learning capacity, also good for anxiety and depression. Read more.
For Depression and/or Anxiety (Anxiolytic)
Magnolia Bark/Hou Po-traditionally used for digestive and respiratory health. Reduces anxiety. Helps with Alzheimer's Disease. Also anti-cavity. Read more
Digestive Health
Magnolia Bark/Hou Po-traditionally used for digestive and respiratory health. Reduces anxiety. Helps with Alzheimer's Disease. Also anti-cavity. Read more
Respiratory Health
Magnolia Bark/Hou Po-traditionally used for digestive and respiratory health. Reduces anxiety. Helps with Alzheimer's Disease. Also anti-cavity. Read more