African Dream Root - Whole

Short History

Silene Capensis is one of several oneirogenic (Dream-inducing) plants used by African shamans as part of a healing system called Ubuwalu (which means "dream" in Zulu). The herbs are used to improve the dream state, thus creating a link to ancestral spirits. Silene Capensis is one of the most active Ubuwalu!

Where Can I Buy?

You can buy African Dream Root Whole in Canada and the USA

Where Does it Come From?

It comes from Africa, more specifically Eastern Cape province of South Africa

Other Common Names

aka. Ubulawu, Xhosa Dream Root, Undlela Ziimhlophe by the Xhosa people

Latin Name

Silene Capensis

Plants of Interest

1. Calea Zacatechichi, also known as the dream herb originating from Mexico.
2. Sweet Calea
3. Blue Lotus - Nymphaea Caerulea