The most common use of these nuts (seeds) is in the ritual chewing of the "betel-quid." This habit is very widespread throughout Asia, India and the Pacific, making it one of the most popular stimulants in the world. People chew it for stress reduction, feelings of well-being, and heightened awareness.  As usual, our betel nut comes from a small farm that has been owned by the same family for over 100 years. Hand picked and hand cleaned, this betel nut is the best quality available anywhere!

Generally the the betel-quid is a small morsel consisting of a quarter betel seed (cushed), a pinch of lime, spices like cardamom or nutmeg for flavour all wrapped in a betel leaf (Piper betle). On some Pacific Islands it is traditional for the men to also add tobacco into the package. This quid is chewed slowly over several hours, causing mild stimulation and a feeling of well-being.

These seeds and pods are picked from the same single pond on the small farm in Nepal that the Blue Lotus petals and stamens are from. They have a rich blue hue, and are completely organic. These seeds have even been known to sprout years after they have been picked, but are most often used along with their pods to make seed tinctures.

The Trichocererus bridgesii cactus has a long established history of use in the Shamanic rituals in the Andes. It has rather large spines, notchless ribs and 2 unique terpenoid compounds.  This is a VERY hardy cactus that is very fast-growing, easy to root and is cold hardy to at least 25 degrees Fahrenheit. These seeds will sprout about many must-have sacred cacti for collectors.  Follow the same instructions for any other cactus to sprout and grow these desert beauties.

Close cousin to the Trichocereus pachanoi, Trichocereus peruvianus, Trichocereus bridgesii.

Peruvian Torch (Trichocereus Peruvianus) is probably the best-known cactus of this group of cactii and is a fast grower providing beautiful blossoms, doubling its size each year!  It's said to have a much higher alkaloid content than San Pedro as well. To cultivate, simply place the seeds on top of a sandy soil, easily found at any local nursery or Home Depot.  Then, simply sprinkle a light layer of soil over the top of that to cover the seeds.  Give your cactus seeds only shaded or fluorescent light only for the first 6-12 months.  After that, there's no way to give these cacti too much sun!  Although deserts are known to be dry,  the humidity for germination should be around 70-80 % and can easily be accomplished by creating a small terrarium.

There is confirmed alkaloid content in this cactus, but only unconfirmed reports of indigenous people utilizing it as a visionary plant. It is very popular for collectors and this seed pack provides the potential for about 10 plants.

This plant's common name is Illinois Bundleflower and is native to North America from North Dakota to Texas, west to Colorado and east to Ohio and Kentucky. This hardy grass is virtually disappearing from its natural habitats, being replaced with a genetically-altered grass instead.  The plant is completely legal to possess and cultivate, and this plant is sold strictly as a botanical specimen for your Shamanic Garden.  The seeds contain nothing illegal, but once the plant grows the roots may contain illegal substances.

SOLD BY WEIGHT, NOT BY QUANTITY.

These giant seeds have a long history as a powerful vivid dream inducer when mixed in a pipe with tobacco or even when mixed with your favorite herb. The plant has a long history and appears naturally from near Durban northwards throughout tropical Africa and into India, Asia and Australia.

The extraodinarily large seeds are often carried or worn on necklaces and pendants as lucky charms, but since Africa is a culture that believes that contact with their ancestors comes through dreams, they have found and cultivated plants that help achieve this spiritual connection, and this is one of them.

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These organic, untreated seeds are imported directly from our private grower in Madagascar and inspected for freshness and quality upon arrival. This particular strain of HBWR contains little to no poisonous alkaloids, but these seeds have been used safely and medicinally as a nervine tonic in Ayurveda for countless years. Sold by weight, not by quantity.

HBWR seeds originated in India, where they are still used in Ayurvedic medicine today as a nervine tonic. This is the strain that is used for those purposes, and they are slightly larger and more oblong than any other Woodrose seeds we offer. Properly cultivated this plant would make a beautiful addition to any garden.

These untreated seeds are imported directly from Ghana. Not nearly as high quality as our organic Hawaiian seeds, but we still guarantee about a 20% germination rate. These are indeed A. nervosa seeds, but are a different strain and don't have the fuzzy coating associated with seeds from Hawaii. Sold by weight, not by quantity...numbers may vary. Properly cultivated this plant would still make an interesting addition to any garden, though, and because these seeds are so inexpensive, you can spread a large amount over a wide area.

Strictly NOT for human consumption and sold for cultivation only.

These organic, untreated Hawaiian Baby Woodrose (HBWR) seeds are imported directly from Mauii and inspected for freshness and quality upon arrival. These are our prized seeds and they're getting more and more difficult to find each year.  Please don't be fooled by inferior seeds sold for less; these seeds have an average germination rate of about 95%, unlike any other Hawaiian Baby Woodrose seeds we've purchased elsewhere. Sold by weight, not by quantity. Our Hawaiian Baby Woodrose seeds also have been verified by an independent lab for authenticity and quality, and these are always sold first come, first serve. 

Seeds of the Argyreia nervosa may have once been used in sacramental rituals in the Pacific Islands by high priests, but research is quite spotty. But, it's the beautiful plant that comes from these seeds that's the truly magnificent thing about Hawaiian Baby Woodrose Seeds, and especially this prized Hawaiian strain hand-picked from farmland specifically set aside in Hawaii to grow these seeds. Properly cultivated this plant would make an absolutely lush, beautiful, and colorful addition to any garden.

Strictly NOT for human consumption and sold for cultivation only.

These organic untreated HBWR seeds are imported directly from growers in India; the place where Hawaiian Baby Woodrose plants originated. Not quite as high quality as our organic Hawaiian seeds, but we still guarantee 50%-60% germination rates. These are indeed A. nervosa seeds, but are a slightly different strain, have a darker appearance, and are smaller than the prized seeds from Hawaii. HBWR Seeds are always sold by weight and not by quantity, so numbers numbers may vary. Properly cultivated this plant would still make an extremely interesting addition to any garden, though.

Strictly NOT for human consumption and sold for cultivation only.

The meditational qualities of Holy Basil (Tulsi) and the authentic high altitude, aged Patchouli we offer, when ground and made into a tea or a smoke, are widely popular amidst Sadhus (mendicants) and is used used for enhancing the dreams, meditations and calming the spirit. Holy basil (O. sanctum, O. tenuiflorum) is a sacred herb in India, where it is used in religious ceremonies and planted around Hindu temples and sacred groves. Sacred groves are believed to be the abode of certain deities or spirits.  Both become powerful visionary herbs for dreamers when mixed together, and many report that they like if better than the world-famous Calea zacatechichi.

Lagochilus inebrians (Intoxicating Mint) is a narrow endemic species of the Uzbekistan flora and there are only a few places where it grows. Even within its small native region, there is little known about this plant. We offer this packet of 10 seeds, which are in small supply and difficult to come by. These seeds sprout without too much difficulty, and are quite hearty plants once they do.  They are happy in typical household conditions, and prefer cooler, dryer environments rather than hotter, moist ones.

The "Crimson Rambler" variety of Morning Glory is an old time favorite that has become somewhat scarce.  These organic, untreated seeds provide a fast-growing climber that is extremely easy to take care of and a colorful addition to any Shaman's Garden.  In fact, it's reported that many generations of Aztecs and natives in Mexico (Oaxaca region) believe that a deity lives within the seeds and they may have not only held Morning Glory quite sacred, but they may have used either the seeds or the flowers from the plants ritualistically as well.

Today, the "Crimson Rambler" (Ipomoea purpurea) variety of Morning Glory seeds produce stunningly beautiful red to violet flowers with white necks, which typically bloom during the first year as they amaze you at the speed in which they can climb. These untreated morning glory seeds (spraying with chemicals can not only weaken the strain, but it can greatly reduce germination rates as well) are organically grown and harvested.

THESE UNTREATED SEEDS ARE NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.

These untreated Flying Saucer variety of Morning Glory seeds provide fast growing vines to 15 ft. with huge 5" blooms of pure white brushed with lavender-lilac to blue in a pinwheel pattern. Lush, tropical-like foliage provide a nice variety to the usual "Heavenly Blues" that most morning glory fans are familiar with. Generations of Aztecs and natives in Mexico (Oaxaca region) reportedly believe that a deity lives within the seeds and they may not only have held Morning Glory quite sacred as a result, there's evidence that they may have used them ritualistically as well.

Today, the "Flying Saucers" variety is the rarest Morning Glory variety, and they are grown as a climbing vine with beautiful flowers. Seeds are organically grown and harvested.  A great addition to any Shaman's Garden; these seeds can even be planted in cold climates as they will overwinter and grow a entirely new crop year after year.

THESE UNTREATED SEEDS ARE NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.