Diplopterys cabrerana, also known by the names Chagropanga and Chaliponga is a tropical vine often used in Ayahuasca brew with Banisteriopsis Caapi. Chaliponga can contain a great amount of alkaloids and has hallucinogenic properties.

The effects of Chaliponga - even when they are quite weak - can resemble a low dose of psilocybin mushrooms or LSD. The power of Chaliponga should not be underestimated and first time users should try a low dose at first.

Diplopterys cabrerana is not regulated in the most parts of the world. It can be purchased from specialized interned stores. The power of Chaliponga should not be underestimated and first time users should try a low dose at first.

Entada rheedii seeds are also known by the name African Dream Herb. The large seeds are often used as a jewelry or as necklaces to bring good luck. Tobacco made of Entada rheedii seeds is known to cause vivid dreams, hence the name Dream Herb.

They are often found washed up on the beaches especially in the east coast of southern Africa. But since the seeds can move anywhere when dropped into sea they can be found just about any shore. Due to this reason they are also sometimes called Sea Beans.

African Dream Herb seeds have also been used medicinally. They are used for example to treat jaundice. Nowadays African Dream Herb seeds are available to buy from quite a many online stores.

Mucuna pruriens, also known as Cowage, Cowitch, Velvet Bean, and Pica, is a climbing shrub that can grow up to thirty feet in height. It has been used in traditional medicine for treatment of many diseases, and even for snake bites.

The seeds of Velvet Bean contain high amounts of levo-dopa, which is a closely related to neurotransmitter dopamine. Mucuna pruriens also contains serotonin, 5-HTP, nicotine, and DMT among other substances.

Due to large amount of substances in Mucuna pruriens, it may have psychedelic effects. It has also been used when making ayahuasca.

The plant creates leaves that are about four to ten inches long and composed of three leaflets. The pods of Velvet Bean contain three to six black seeds. The pods have hairs that can cause irritation on skin.

Cytisus scoparius is known by names Basam, Bisom, Breeam, Brum, Canary Island Broom, Kytisos, Scotch Broom, and Spanish Broom. It contains the poisonous alkaloid Cytisine which have made it to be associated with witchcraft. Cytisus scoparius also has been used by the Yaqui medicine men.

Scotch Broom is a leguminosae family shrub growing native in Canary Islands. It can gain a height of three meters (10 feet) and has stiff dark-green branches and bright yellow flowers.

The branches of Cytisus scoparius were used to make brooms, thus the name Scotch Broom. Also the flying brooms of witches are said to be done from these brooms as well, which gives another reason to associate Cytisus scoparius as a plant of witches.

Lagochilus inebrians, also known as Inebriating Mint, Turkestan Mint or Uzbekistan Mint, is a member of the the mint family Labiatae and can be found growing native from central Asia to Iran and Afghanistan.

The active ingredient of Lagochilus inebrians is called Lagochilin. Lagochilin is known for its medicinal and sedative properties.

Because of these properties Intoxicating Mint has a long history of use as medicine by Tajik, Tartar, Turkoman, and Uzbek tribesman. Also ancient Central Asian tribes used it during feasts and holidays.

Intoxicating Mint is traditionally consumed as a tea. To treat ailments, 10 grams of dried plant material is added to 200 millilitres of boiling water for about 10 minutes.

Although Lagochilus inebrians is very rare herb it can be bought from some botanical shops online.

Rhodiola rosea, also known as Golden Root, has been compared favorably to Ginseng in studies because it has similar effects.

It has been used for centuries in traditional medicine of Russia, Scandinavia, and other countries. It has been traditionally used to increase physical endurance and work productivity, as well as the fight many illnesses and improve overall health.

Some studies have shown Rhodiola rosea may have properties that could be used to help with memory and cognition and disorders such as Parkinson’s.

Golden Root has been found to have stimulating effect on the central nervous system when used in medium or small doses. Larger doses has been found to have more sedative effects. Rhodiola rosea can be bought from specialized online shops.

Bulnesia sarmientoi, also known as Palo Santo or Holy wood, is a natural wood aromatic incense used for centuries by the Incas as a spiritual remedy.

It was used for purifying and cleansing and to get rid of evil spirits, misfortune and calamity. It also has some skin-healing properties. The Palo Santo has often been used in Ayahuasca ceremonies.

One interesting property of Bulnesia sarmientoi is that unlike conventional incense, it doesn’t burn completely after lighting. Instead, it can be lit many times producing a fragrant smoke.

Leonotis leonurus, also known as Wild Dagga and Lion’s Tail, has been used by the tribes of South Africa. It is often smoked or made into a medicinal tea. The species are also used in Eastern medicine as euphoriant and purgative. Because of these euphoric effects Leonotis leonurus is sometimes referred to as a Cannabis substitute.

Flowers of Leonotis leonurus have the most potent substance, more specifically they hold the highest concentration of Leonurine which causes the effects Wild Dagga is known for. Normally about 30 to 50 kilograms Leonotis leonurus flowers are needed to create 1 kilogram of Wild Dagga extract.

Because the blossoms that grow from the ends of the plant Wild Dagga is also called by the name Lion’s Tail. One can often buy Leonotis leonurus online in form of foliage, dried flowers or resin extract.