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I need an herb that helps to make my dreams more visual and vivid. I smoke various herbs but I was hoping for something that I could sleep by or something and have that effect happen.

I've never used an herb to sleep by for more vivid dreams before. I honestly am a skeptic on how well it will work. But, I don't know how well it will work until I try it out, right?

I'm hoping it's something that's easily available as my money situation could be a lot better and Utah doesn't have much in the way of herbalist stores. Well, let me rephrase that. A Utah herbal store just has a bunch of weight loss drugs.

I smoke Damiana which speeds up your metabolism. I like green tea as well. I walk around a lot and have an active love life. If my metabolism is much faster I'll have to eat two large pizzas a day just to stay satisfied. My calories are practically gone as soon as they hit my body some days. I have actually sped my metabolism up to the point where I have had to purposely slow it down. It's freaking crazy what Damiana does to you after a while.

So it's quite aggravating. If anyone knows of any herbs that do this that can be ordered from the web or found in whole foods stores. Or even found in some tea so I can drink it before bed. Then that would be flat out totally completely awesome.

Anyhow, there is my basic problem. I live in a state that doesn't cater very much to witchcraft in general. Nope, we just get the major religion here with hands so deep in government that anti smoking laws get back doored without any real voting process. Which actually did happen recently. Like, a month ago.

Meh, could be worse. I could live in the bible belt. Don't get me wrong I'm not hating on anyone's religion. I just don't like the fanatics and the lack of separation between church and state.

And a lot of these herbs like blue lotus which is great for such a use should I add it into an extraction and do my thing to it. Well, the only way I can really get a hold of it is if I order it off the internet. Again, thank you Utah! *sarcasm*

So, the more common the herb the better. As well as, the cheaper the better.

neutral You do realize the tos allows for quite a bit don't you? I can talk about smoking and I can talk about herbs. The tos isn't near as strict as people think. You just have to watch your phrasing and keep it for educational purposes.

I was talking excited. That was it.

Well, I'm sure there are risks to inhaling the smoke. I just don't care. And I like how I take the herb more direct which I feel gives things enhanced properties sometimes. However, I understand how it's something either you like or you don't.

If you don't like smoking the herbs various herbs can also be mixed into energy spiked teas which also give the more direct effect. So there is an alternative.

I just like smoking.

What kind of bag do you use for the herb satchet and how effective has it been in your experience?

everything im about to say cmes from scott cunninghams book called encyclopedia of magickal herbs. hes a good author who only writes about stuff hes tried. in reference to lavendar he says itll help induce sleep by having it in the room. if you put a peice of lavendar under your pillow any dreams relating to your question will be remembered in the morning.to induce visions he says that these herbs may help
angelica
coltsfoot
crocus
damiana
kava-kava

there are alot of herbs for sleep and divination but im too tired to cross refence them

Wow, that lavender incense works, just, something about the smell even.

I've never been one for herbs--stones and meditations, speaking with my guides about untraditional ways is always a plus. I've had incense going that was for the purpose, but it can get rather strong. Depends on what kind of experience you're looking for, too.

I don't recommend working on a solution from midnight to about four a.m. unless you want to have a bad experience. Structure can be a contributing factor, comfort levels, anything can contribute.

But this is one of my favorites

Cherokee Dream Pillow



4 oz dried lavender flowers

4 oz dried sage

2 oz ground orris root-as a preservative-optional

4 oz deer's tongue herb

2 oz cedar shavings

4 oz coltsfoot herb

4 oz sweet fern

2 oz violet