Acacia acuminata
(Acacia)
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Jam trees, Acacia acuminata, are named for the smell of rasberries that they produce when burning. |
2 Forms |
Acacia confusa
(Acacia)
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Acacia confusa, or Taiwan Acacia, is native to South East Asia, but is also common in Pacific regions like Hawaii. |
Althaea officinalis
(Marsh Mallow)
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Marsh mallow is a feminine plant ruled by the element of water, the moon or Venus and Libra or Cancer. It is associated with Althea, Aphrodite and Venus. Marsh mallow is a protective and cleansing herb. Burning marshmallow cleanses an area, indoors or out or steep the leaves and flowers in oil and use the oil to anoint yourself when you feel the need to be protected from demons or spells cast against you. |
Anadenanthera colubrina
(Cebil)
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Anadenanthera, a rare species that has been held as entheogenic for many centuries. The antiquity of Anadenanthera use has been confirmed by important archaeological discoveries. |
3 Forms |
Anadenanthera peregrina
(Yopo)
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Anadenanthera, a rare species that has been held as entheogenic for many centuries. The antiquity of Anadenanthera use has been confirmed by important archaeological discoveries. |
Argyreia nervosa
(Hawaiian Baby Woodrose)
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Hawaiian Baby Woodrose (Argyreia nervosa), is a perennial climbing vine, also known as Elephant Creeper and Woolly Morning Glory. |
2 Forms |
Brosimum acutifolium
(Murure)
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The Wayãpi Indians in Guyana attribute magical properties to this tree, and it was traditionally used as a protection against bad spirits. |
Calea zacatechichi
(Dreamherb)
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Calea zacatechichi, also known as Dream Herb, is a plant traditionally used by the indigenous tribes of Mexico for divination based on dreams. |
Calliandra angustifolia
(Bobinsana)
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Bobinsana is a master plant teacher, and is known for its gentle stimulating effects and its ability to open the heart to greater compassion, strength, and understanding. |
Copaiba langsdorffii
(Copaiba)
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A single copaiba tree can provide about 40 liters of oleoresin annually, making it a sustainable rainforest resource. |
Croton lechleri
(Dragons Blood)
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Sangre de Drago is a fairly amazing plant. Its Peruvian name means "Blood of the Dragon". The distinguishing mark of this tree resides in the fact that when the trunk of the tree is cut or wounded, a dark red sappy resin oozes out as if the tree was b ... |
2 Forms |
Cyperus articulatus
(Piri Piri)
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Piri Piri is a very important plant in the education of a curandero among the Yagua Indians of the Peruvian Amazon. They call it "Hiseñu" or "Ivenkiki". Among them it is the very first plant that the curanderos apprentice studies with. |
Desmodium molliculum
(Manayupa)
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Throughout the Andean region, Desmodium molliculum has been used for its purifying properties for the body. |
Dracontium Loretense
(Jergon Sacha)
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Jergon sacha has become very popular in Peruvian herbal medicine where it is being used for many purposes. The large tuber of the plant is an well known and highly effective antidote for the bite of venomous snakes. |
Entada Rheedii
(Snuff Box Sea Bean)
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These beautiful seeds are believed to have magical properties and are often incorporated into jewellery or used as an amulet. |
2 Forms |
Erythrina mulungu
(Mulungu)
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Bark of the Mulungu tree. |
Eurycoma longifolia
(Tongkat Ali)
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Eurycoma longifolia is a tall, slender shrubby tree. Root extracts of Tongkat Ali are used widely in Southeast Asia. |
Heimia salicifolia
(Sinicuichi)
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Traditionally used to induce trance states, especially for memory and communication with ancestors. |
Ipomoea tricolor
(Morning Glory)
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Ipomea violacea is a member of the Bindweed or Morning Glory family, as is Turbina corymbosa, the Ololiuhqui (meaning: Round things) used by Aztecs and other indigenous groups of Central America, mainly Mexico. |
2 Forms |
Leonotis leonorus
(Wild Dagga)
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Tall shrubby South African plant, especially striking for its fiery orange, feathery flower tufts. |
2 Forms |
Leonotis nepetifolia
(Klip Dagga)
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L. nepetifolia is related to L. leonurus (Wild Dagga or Lion's Tail.) Hummingbirds love to sip the sweet nectar of the Dagga flowers. |
Maytenus macrocarpa
(Chuchuhuasi)
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Indigenous people of the Amazon rainforest have been using the bark of Chuchuhuasi for folk purposes for centuries. |
Minthostachys setosa
(Muna)
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Muna, also known as Andean Mint, is a shrub with white flowers and aromatic leaves. Prized for its medicinal and aromatic values. |
Nelumbo nucifera
(Sacred Lotus)
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Nelumbo nucifera, the Sacred Lotus, originates from Indonesia to India and Egypt, also grows abundantly in Surinam. Sacred Lotus possesses great significance in Eastern religion, like Buddhism and Hinduism, signifying vitality and purity. |
2 Forms |
Nymphaea ampla
(White Water Lily)
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Although water lily is usually grown for its beautiful blossoms, it is also a plant with valuable medicinal uses. Rich with symbolism across almost every culture, lilies are said to have been used medicinally throughout Asia for more than 2,000 years. |
Nymphaea caerulea
(Blue Lily)
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The Blue Lily, or Blue Lotus was the Egyptian symbol for good health, good romance and birth. A transcendent, ethereal, softly sweet, and uplifting bouquet. |
2 Forms |
Ocotea quixos
(Ishpingo)
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Ishpingo is the Quechua word for the native Ecuadorian "Cinnamon" tree Ocotea quixos. |
Petivera alliacea
(Mucura)
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Anuma or Mucura, Petiveria alliacea, grows in tropical areas in Central and South America, the Caribbean and Africa. It has dark green leathery leaves. The plant has a long history of use in folk magic. |
Phyllanthus niruri
(Chancapiedra)
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The Spanish name of the plant, chanca piedra, means “stone breaker” or “shatter stone.” It was named for its effective use to generations of Amazonian indigenous peoples. |
Pueraria mirifica
(White Kwao Krua)
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In Thailand and Myanmar Pueraria mirifica, has a reputation of acting like a ‘Fountain of Youth’, especially for mature women. |
Rivea corymbosa
(Ololiuhqui)
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Ololiuhqui in Nahuatl is the name of the seeds, not of the plant that yields the seeds. |
Ruta graveolens
(Ruta)
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In the Middle Ages and later, Ruta was, in many parts of Europe, considered to be a powerful defense against witches, and was used in many spells. |
Scutellaria lateriflora
(Skullcap)
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Scutellaria, Skullcap, is named after its flower formation resembling a skull. |
Tabebuia serratifolia
(Pao d'Arco)
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Pau d'Arco's history and uses dates back to the early history of native Indians with scientific documentations starting in the 1800's. |
Tabernanthe iboga
(Iboga)
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Tabernanthe iboga has a long history of ritual use by several indigenous peoples living in and around the Gabon province of Central Africa. |
2 Forms |
Virola peruviana
(Virola)
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Trees of the genus Virola, are widely used by groups in wet tropical forests of South America. These tribes include the Waika of the upper Orinoco area in Venezuela and northern Brazil and the Paumarí from near the Rio Purus in Amazonian Brazil. |
Voacanga africana
(Voacanga)
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Voacanga africana is a small tropical African tree. In Western Africa Voacanga is believed to have visionary qualities and has been a part of various rituals. |