Key To Dream Enhancing Herbs Is Setting Intention First
Working with dreams is a rewarding hobby, but many people say that they do not have enough dreams to make the study worthwhile. To combat this, a recent trend is to increase dream recall and impactful dreams through the use of dream supplements. However, it is important to remember that these supplements are only as effective as your intention is strong. In other words, if you want to really double your dreaming, you have to spend some time focusing on dream recall and your lucid dreaming intentions during the day.
This of course makes intuitive sense. I like to use the metaphor of an athlete. Does taking vitamins and protein shakes make better athletes if they do not practice everyday? No! Similarly, people who want to remember their dreams need to set their goals as well as take the right dream enhancing herbs. For remembering dreams, this includes keeping a dream journal by the bed, as well as giving yourself a few minutes to recollect your dreams after the alarm goes off and you start your busy day. Another easy practice for remembering more dreams is to stay in the same body position after waking up for a few minutes; the body remembers! Lastly, scribbling down your dreams in the morning or in the evenings will help cement the dream memories in waking life.
Some supplements for helping dream recall include mugwort, the B vitamins, and enzymes like choline and arginine. Melatonin is also a popular dream supplement but be careful because it can be dangerous in large doses. In small doses, however, melatonin can help with getting to sleep and also causes strange and memorable dreams as a side effect. Some more dream supplements that help with creating a peaceful atmosphere are chamomile, mint, wild dagga, and rose hips. I recommed stuffing some of these herbs into a dream pillow and keep it close by while you fall asleep
If you are trying to increase your lucid dreams, there are a whole new set of lucid dreaming supplements on the market. Just like recalling your dreams, it is important to do some mental practices and preparations as well as dabbling with these herbs and supplements. The most popular lucid dreaming supplements by far is galantamine Made with the extract of a rare lily, this potent supplement promotes intense dreams and lucid dreams. In fact, because it is so powerful, it’s important to take galantamine at the correct time, otherwise it can trigger some bizarre deep sleep experiences One of the other popular lucid dream herbs is called “the dream herb” but is scientifically known as calea zachatechihi. Calea is a very bitter tasting herb but has a storied history as the chief herb in many shamanic cultures for promoting prophetic dreams Modern experimenters claim that calea is an easy way to augment your lucidity, or have more dreams that you know you are dreaming.
Still, I recommend some cognitive training to encourage lucid dreaming that are more time consuming than simply drinking a tea or popping a galantamine pill. First, the best advice is to know why you are so motivated in having a lucid dream. For many lucid dreamers, this motivation is to gain more self-control in their dreams and create any kind of fantasy they can imagine. Still other lucid dream enthusiasts are looking to delve into their past and heal old traumas and psychological wounds. In lucid dreaming, anything is possible. It’s also best to have an active exercise routine, especially programs that involve balance, such as yoga, tai chi, or aerobics. Lastly, mental exercises are a great way to increase lucidity with or without lucid dreaming supplements. This can include meditation, reciting chants, solving crossword puzzles, and even playing video games. Last but not least, reading about lucid dreams is a great way to trigger lucidity!
The most important thing here is that dream supplements are not enough to succeed in remembering your dreams, having more interesting dreams, or promoting lucid dreaming. Practice makes perfect, and that means cognitive exercises and making the time for positive life habits as well as giving your mind the best brain food around.
