There are many herbs, flowers, nuts, cacti etc. that are known for their various effects on the body and mind. These effects include promoting the health and function of organs; inducing euphoria and a sense of well-being; expanding consciousness and perception; relieving stress, anxiety, and pain; relaxing muscles; improving mental function, and more.
Caution should be exercised when using any such plants, however. Some can be dangerous if not taken properly or if taken in excess. I strongly recommend researching a psychoactive plant before trying it, taking any necessary safety precautions (if you take something that is a hallucinogen for example, it's recommended you have someone keep an eye on you), and when you do try it, start out with a very small amount, plan ahead and read experiences from people who have taken it if you can find it. Most of these plants, like alcohol and many medications, shouldn't be taken before driving or performing other important tasks.
Informational Resources on Psychoactive/Psychedelic Plants
The Vaults of Erowid
Golden Guide-Hallucinogenic Plants
Mescaline Experiences
Pictures of San Pedro Cactus
Psychedelic Plants Forum
Hallucinogenic/Visionary
Salvia Divinorum (Strong hallucinogen) Info
Ayahuasca Vine (Banisteriopsis caapi) Info.
Used in Conjunction with Ayahuasca:
Chaliponga (Diplopterys cabrerana) Info
Jurema (Mimosa hostilis) Info
Syrian Rue (Peganum harmala) Info
Chacruna (Psychotria viridis) Info
Morning Glory -from research I've done on how to take it I would suggest just soaking the flowers in water for 2 or more weeks and then drinking the water. Info.
Mulberry (unripe fruit and young greens) Info.
Calea zacatechichi (Dream Herb, Leaf of God)-helps you have vivid, lucid dreams and recall them with less effort. Can have minor hallucinations when awake and audio hallucinations. This would be good to take before bed. Info.
Relaxant/Sedative
Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnata) Info.
Opium Lettuce (Lactuca Canadensis)
Info
California poppy (Eschscholtzia californica). Info.
Betel Nut (Areca catechu) Info.
Energizers
Betel Nut (Areca catechu) Info.
Aphrodesiacs
Damiana (Tunera diffusa)-also anti-depressant/anxiety. Info.
Celastrus paniculatis -also a cognitive enhancer
Dream
Calea zacatechichi (Dream Herb, Leaf of God)-helps you have vivid, lucid dreams and recall them with less effort. May have minor hallucinations when awake. This would be good to take before bed. Info.
Euphoric
Wild Dagga (Leonotis leonurus AKA Lion's Tail) Info.
Betel Nut (Areca catechu) Info.
Cognitive Enhancers
Sinicuichi , Sun-opener (Heimia salicifolia)-for memory, said to make you recall events from long ago. Don't take this too often or it will impair memory. Info.
Celastrus paniculatis-improves memory, learning ability & intelligence.
Brahmi-Improves memory and learning capacity, also good for anxiety and depression. Info.
For Depression and/or Anxiety (Anxiolytic)
Damiana (Tunera diffusa) Info.
California Poppy (Eschscholtzia californica) Info.
Brahmi-also a cognitive enhancer. Info.
Magnolia Bark/Hou Po-traditionally used for digestive and respiratory health. Reduces anxiety. Helps with Alzheimer's Disease. Also anti-cavity. Info
Digestive Health
Magnolia Bark/Hou Po-traditionally used for digestive and respiratory health. Reduces anxiety. Helps with Alzheimer's Disease. Also anti-cavity. Info
Respiratory Health
Magnolia Bark/Hou Po-traditionally used for digestive and respiratory health. Reduces anxiety. Helps with Alzheimer's Disease. Also anti-cavity. Info
