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Getting to know Calea zacatechichi aka the Dream Herb

Posted by Ben Jacobs on September 27, 2011 | 15 Comments

This is a guest article by Ben Jacobs of Calea Z Dreams.
One of my first experiences with Calea zacatechichi involved taking bong hit after bong hit from my couch at home, a spectacle that evidently warranted harassment from any onlookers. “What – do you think you’re going to get high or something?” The question was [...]

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Turkey Time: the Role of Tryptophan in Sleep and Dreams

Posted by Ryan Hurd on November 24, 2010 | 4 Comments

My US readers are preparing for Thanksgiving, the traditional harvest meal to celebrate family and friends. And most of us that sit at the Thanksgiving table will probably want a serious nap after eating. While the tryptophan in turkey is often blamed for this holiday nap effect, actually it’s more complex than that.

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What are the Effects of 5-HTP on Dreams?

Posted by Ryan Hurd on April 19, 2010 | 16 Comments

5-HTP has increasingly gained notoriety as a dream supplement in the last few years. Its primary use is as an appetite suppressant and for “natural” depression treatment. I haven’t personally tried this amino acid—even though it’s readily available as a dietary supplement pretty much in any suburban drug store—but I dug up the latest [...]

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Guide to Lucid Dreaming Supplements

Posted by Ryan Hurd on October 23, 2008 | 19 Comments

I just uploaded my latest article that explores lucid dreaming supplements. Dream herbs and supplements are getting a lot of press these days, especially from the “life-hack” crowd.
My take is that a lucid dreaming pill is not going to be of much help for beginner lucid dreamers unless they are also engaging in mind-development [...]

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Mugwort Helps with Remembering Dreams

Posted by Ryan Hurd on April 14, 2008 | 31 Comments

Mugwort has been known for ages as a reliable dream enhancing plant. I have also had good results with this mild herb that is a close relative of wormwood and has a long history of medicinal use.