Calea zacatechichi, also known as Dream Herb, is a plant used by the indigenous Chontal of the Mexican state of Oaxaca for oneiromancy (a form of divination based on dreams.) The plant naturally occurs from southern Mexico to northern Costa Rica. It has been scientifically demonstrated that extracts of this plant increase reaction times and the frequency and/or recollection of dream. It is also employed by the Chontal people as a herb to help gastrointestinal disorders.
Used traditionally in Oxaca Mexico amongst the same tribes who use Salvia Divinorum. The Indians claim that it clarifies the senses, creates a general sense of well being and induces spectacular dreams.
Calea increases the frequency of lucid dreams but not automatically. Instead, dreams usually become more realistic and memorable to the individual. A controlled sleep study showed that ingesting Calea tea before bedtime increased the number of dreams recalled. This phenomenon is the result of Calea activating the 'Memory Continuity Facilitator' in the brain which prevents the mental “jumping“ around from place and time in dreams.
Calea can also produce feelings of well-being that can continue for one or more days. At lower doses, Calea produces a mild euphoric feelings. At all dosage levels, mental clarity and time lagging is usually experienced.
Crushed dried leaves are steeped in hot water, and the resulting tea is drunk slowly. The amount used, reported by the Chontal people is a handful of the dried plant made in to a tea. The user knows that he or she has taken a large enough dose when a sense of tranquility and drowsiness is experienced.
Calea Zacatechichi 1oz $20 
Calea Zacatechichi 2oz $38
Calea Zacatechichi 4oz $72
Calea Zacatechichi 8oz $135
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