Silene Capensis "African dream root"
Native to the eastern Cape of South Africa, Silene Capensis is a sacred plant to the Xhosa people, known as "iindlela zimhlophe" translated; “white ways/paths”
The Xhosa believe that their ancestors could be contacted through dreams, so they use S. Capensis to dream of assistance and advice from them (Voogelbreinder 2009, 365)
Most often used during the initiation of shamans. Roots are traditionally used to induce vivid, prophetic, and lucid dreams, and larger amounts are used to induce purguing.
Fragrant white flowers open at night and close in the day, suggesting it's oneirogenic properties. A perennial, tolerant of extreme heat, (104 °F), and moderate cold, (23 °F)
Native to the eastern Cape of South Africa, Silene Capensis is a sacred plant to the Xhosa people, known as "iindlela zimhlophe" translated; “white ways/paths”
The Xhosa believe that their ancestors could be contacted through dreams, so they use S. Capensis to dream of assistance and advice from them (Voogelbreinder 2009, 365)
Most often used during the initiation of shamans. Roots are traditionally used to induce vivid, prophetic, and lucid dreams, and larger amounts are used to induce purguing.
Fragrant white flowers open at night and close in the day, suggesting it's oneirogenic properties. A perennial, tolerant of extreme heat, (104 °F), and moderate cold, (23 °F)