| Calea zacatechichi | Overview, Dosage, Effects and Recommendations |
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Active Ingredient: Unknown Scientific Name: Calea zacatechichi Common Name: Leaf of God
Ritual Use: Used by the medicine men of the Chontal natives of Mexico, this herb was smoked in a completely dark room. Spirits of old were said to be presented to the shamans, which guided and presented them with solutions to problems or moral quandaries.
Modern Administration Methods: Today Calea zacatechichi is smoked, usually in a joint or a blunt, and optimally before sleep. Studies have shown the plant to increase dream recall, dream creativity, and aid in obtaining lucidity while in the dream state. The leaves of the plant can also be steeped in hot water and made into a tea, which may be more potent than smoking it.
Effects at dosages:
Threshold Dosage (Minimum dosage required to feel any effects): 1.5 grams In order for this plant to have any impact on your dreams, at least 1.5 grams must be smoked. It may be mixed with other herbs such as tobacco or cannabis to further strengthen its effects or minimize its mildly bitter taste.
Baseline Dosage (Minimum dosage required to feel all effects): 5 grams Smoking more Calea zacatechichi can yield the user with light visual hallucinations in the waking state while in the darkness. Sometimes users are instructed to continue smoking "until you can hear the beat of your own heart". Feelings of intense pleasure and ecstasy are often reported after large amounts are consumed. There are no after effects or hang overs of any kind from this plant, in fact many report a pleasant "after-glow". It's none habit forming.
Recommended Initial Dosage: 3 grams
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| Last Updated ( Friday, 02 October 2009 09:37 ) |
