Plants & Herbs

017: Modern Shamanism by Joe

This is Entheogen. We talk about tools for generating the divine within. It's October 15, 2015. We're talking about Modern Shamanism with special guest, Micah.

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This episode we are grateful to be joined by special guest, Micah, to discuss the use of Ayahuasca in a modern context, as well as in the traditional setting.

Background:

Erowid Ayahuasca Vault: Basics

Topics:

- the traditional preparation vs. a chemical extraction

- the traditional context vs. modern comforts

- shaman vs. therapist

- jungle fauna, icaros vs. modern metaphors and music

- other psychoactive plant medicine: tobacco, chocolate/cacao, wine, sassafras, black pepper

- creating a container for deep experience

References:

Santo Daime

União do Vegetal

Controversy Brews Over Church's Hallucinogenic Tea Ritual

010: Medicinal Herbs with Mountain Man Dan by Joe

This is Entheogen: three human beings discussing generating the divine within while still being human beings. In this episode, recorded on March 30, 2015, we discuss medicinal herbs with Mountain Man Dan.

Topics:

Wild Daga a.k.a Lion's Tail: any relationship to Rooibus tea? tastes similar, pairs very well

Dan discusses his inspiring journey of self-healing using medicinal plants

Kevin wonders about mixing various herbs

Blue Lotus: calming, narcotic effect, lucid dreaming, Dan recommends combining with mugroot

Tolerance; addictive potential

Kana Flower: alertness, focus, faster perception of senses; correlation with the development of human consciousness?

Kevin recommends smokeableherbs.com

Dan recommends a glass bowl, "Patience," and the Whisper vaporizer

Thoughts on ibogaine? 36 hour effects, "negative life review" aspect (another African plant)