Herbs and seeds have been around as consciousness-altering substances a lot longer than pills and capsules. While natural products are not necessarily free of all negative side effects, at least they’ve been user-tested for thousands of years. Keep your journey safe and legal with our exotic collection.
Known by its common name of sweet flag, calamus has been an esteemed herb in Europe since the Middle Ages.
Making infusions is the oldest way of extracting herbal essences. This bright blue, leaf-themed food-grade silicone and stainless steel infuser from Zamnesia has you covered. The silicone is heat-resistant so you will never burn your fingers, while the branded Zamnesia drip tray keeps things dry and tidy without having to go to the sink.
Guarana belongs in the stimulant category of drugs, along with the likes of coffee, tea, ephedra, khat and maté. It comes from the seeds of an Amazonian vine (Paullinia cupana) that look remarkably like horse chestnuts, and its usage dates back thousands of years. Many Indians consider it a gift of the Gods and use it as a hunting aid.
Damiana (Turnera afrodisiaca) has a relaxing effect with a euphoric high for 1-2 hours after taking, and like its Latin name suggests, is a mild but effective aphrodisiac.
Blue Lotus (Nymphaea caerulea) is first mentioned in the Egyptian Book of the Dead; blue and white lotuses were the most important ritual plants in ancient Egypt. The flowers were worn in the hair of the living and the dead, and were an important ornamental element in Egyptian art.
Catnip (Nepeta cataria), also known as catmint, is a dried herb from the mint family (Lamiaceae) native to Europe and southwestern and central Asia. The leaves and flowering tops carry a pungent, thyme-and-oregano scent and a mint-like taste. Widely known as a feline intoxicant, it has a long history of traditional use as a botanical tea herb.
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is an old Germanic ritual herb, sacred to the goddess Hertha. The herb used to be hung outside houses as a protection against witches and evil. It has also been used as an aphrodisiac, and its effects are well known. Mixed 50-50 with kava-kava it is said to produce ‘beautiful dreams’.
Wild Dagga (Leonotis leonurus) is a fast-growing shrub native to the grasslands of southern Africa, where it has a long history of traditional use among the Khoikhoi and Bushmen. The dried flowers carry a strongly earthy, spicy, herby scent. This pack contains 5g of dried flowers.
Peganum harmala or Syrian rue is a perennial bush native to the eastern Mediterranean now found across northern India and as far as Manchuria. It produces white flowers that develop round capsules containing around 50 brown seeds.
Voacanga africana is a small tree from Africa that can become 6 meters tall. The active compounds in Voacanga africana are voacangine and voccamine. These compounds are chemically related to ibogaine. Native people from Africa use the seeds for their stimulating and psychedelic effects. Some claim it has also aphrodisiac effects.
Klip Dagga (Leonotis nepetifolia), also known as Lion's Ear or Christmas Candlestick, is a tall annual herb native to tropical Africa and southern India. Part of the Lamiaceae family, it produces striking whorled clusters of spiky orange flowers along an upright stem. This product consists of dried leaves and flowers, prepared simply as a tea.
Passionflower is a soothing plant that can be enjoyed in numerous ways. It can be made into a tea, tincture, or capsules—the possibilities are nearly endless. Traditionally used for holistic purposes in the Americas and Europe, passionflower has found its place in the modern day.
Skullcap (Scutellaria galericulata) takes its name from the small helmet-shaped calyx on each flower. Native across Europe and North America, this Lamiaceae perennial grows wild along stream banks and wet meadows. Sold as a shredded dried herb, 50g, ready to infuse as a tea.
White Lotus is extremely similar to Blue Lily and can produce a sense of floating and euphoria when ingested. The dried buds and petals can be prepared as a tea or concoction. Content: 20 grams
Native to South Africa, Silene capensis has served as a catalyst for deep and meaningful dreams since antiquity. The fascinating plant also helps to promote sleep readiness and boost sleep function—setting the stage for vivid dreams to occur. Simply process the dream herb, place it into capsules, and get ready to explore the dreamscape.
This Trippy Garden Pack contains a range of different seeds that will flourish into plants containing legal psychoactive compounds. If a herb garden doesn't quite cut it for you, then these seeds will give you a real project. Experiment with a range of psychoactive plants and see which you like the best.
African Dream Seeds are known for their longstanding cultural significance, lucky nature, and the ability to bestow vivid and memorable dreams. Easy to prepare and consume, Entada Rheedii seeds ensure a lively slumber.
Uvuma-omhlope is used by tribes across Africa for its ability to bring you closer to the spirits in your dreams. It is well known to induce lucid dreams with prophetic and enlightening visions. Using Uvuma-omhlope as part of your regular night time schedule will ensure dreams to remember!
Sceletium tortuosum, commonly known as Kanna, is a succulent plant native to South Africa. Local people chew it for mood elevation. The plant is carefree and makes a great houseplant, but is hard to find in garden centers, so you need a seed supplier.
Wild Lettuce (Lactuca virosa) is a dried, shredded leaf herb native to South and Central Europe, known colloquially as opium lettuce, a folk name rooted in its long history of traditional use across the continent. The dried leaf has a distinctly bitter, slightly earthy taste. Brew it as a tea or reduce it slowly into a thick dark extract.
Mulungu (Erythrina mulungu) is a South American tree known for its vivid coral-red flowers. Native to Brazil and Peru, its bark has a long history of traditional use across the region. This 80g pack contains shredded bark, ready to brew as a tea.
Yerba maté is a traditional South American brew that acts to stimulate the mind and body. Often compared to tea or coffee, it is a beverage that can give you an upbeat start to the day, or give you energy when you are flagging. However, unlike tea or coffee, yerba maté also comes packed full of vitamins and mood boosting properties.
Gunpowder Tea (Camellia sinensis) is a green tea from Zhejiang Province, China, hand-rolled into small, dense pellets that unfurl when brewed. Nutty and smoky in flavour with an intensely earthy aroma. Supplied as 100g loose leaf.
The history of chamomile reaches back to ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. The "chamomile" stems from the Greek term "chamaimēlon", which translates to "earth-apple", attributable to the apple-like scent the plant gives off.
Hops Flowers (Humulus lupulus) are the dried cone-shaped strobiles of a climbing vine in the Cannabaceae family. Best known from brewing, the plant has a long history of traditional household use. Sourced from Europe, this 20g pack contains dried strobiles ready for tea preparation.
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is a fragrant Mediterranean herb from the Lamiaceae family, with one of the longest documented histories of use of any cultivated plant. Its dried flowers carry a softly floral, subtly sweet aroma and translate easily into tea, culinary preparations, and cosmetic use. Supplied as 20g of dried flowers.
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) is a fragrant herb from the mint family, native to the Mediterranean and south-central Europe. Its leaves release a fresh lemon scent when touched. This 20g pack contains dried lemon balm leaves, suited for use as a loose-leaf herbal infusion.
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a familiar herb from the Lamiaceae family, native to southern Europe and prized for its warm, savoury aroma. These shredded dried leaves suit culinary use, herbal infusions, and homemade cosmetic preparations. 20g.
With our freshly harvested high quality Lophophora williamsii (Peyote) seeds you can now grow your own Peyote cacti at home. As compared to fully grown Peyote cacti plants, cultivating your own Peyote can be more economic because you can grow them at relatively low cost. Plus, being able to watch your Peyote seeds grow to full-grown flowering plants can make for a fascinating hobby all on...
Echinopsis pachanoi, the original San Pedro cactus is one of the sacred cacti of South America. For centuries, this cactus has played an important role in Shamanic culture. The cactus is a native to Bolivia and contains psychoactive compounds, the most important one Mescaline. With our fresh Echinopsis pachanoi (San Pedro) seeds you can now easily grow your own San Pedro cacti at home!
The Bolivian Torch (Echinopsis lageniformis) is one of the psychedelic cacti of South America that plays an important role in Shamanic rituals. It is similar in appearance to the San Pedro cactus but with fewer and wider ribs. Like the San Pedro cactus, the Bolivian Torch contains a number of psychoactive alkaloids including the powerful psychedelic compound Mescaline.
Echinopsis peruviana, better known as the Peruvian Torch cactus is another of the hallucinogenic cacti that is native to South America. The Peruvian Torch contains the psychoactive alkaloid mescaline which makes for powerful, altered states of consciousness. With our fresh Peruvian Torch (Trichocereus peruvianus) seeds you can now grow this sacred cactus easily at home.
Christopher Columbus, when he set out to find the New World was the first Westerner that came in contact with a plant that the natives called Tobacco. The peoples of the newly discovered land dried the leaves, lit them and engaged in a strange ritual of “smoking” for recreational purposes. Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) is now cultivated everywhere and you too can grow Tobacco with our fresh...
Aztec Tobacco (nicotina rustica), also known as Mapacho, is a wild tobacco plant from the southern part of Mexico and the Yucatan peninsula. What makes this tobacco variety different from others is its strength. This tobacco can have up to twenty times more nicotine than regular tobacco. With our fresh Mapacho seeds you can now grow your own Mapacho tobacco plants at home!
Khat (Qat aka “Flower of Paradise”) is an evergreen shrub that is native to Arabia and East Africa. In these regions of the world, Khat is cultivated and widely consumed as a chew because of the plant’s effect that can cause slight excitement and euphoria. With our fresh Khat seeds you can grow your own genuine Khat plants easily at home!
Ma Huang (Ephedra sinica) is a perennial shrub native to northern China, recognised by its slender, jointed green stems and long history of traditional use. Each pack contains 20 seeds to grow this rare desert-adapted plant at home.
Morning Glory (Ipomoea tricolor) is a fast-growing annual vine native to tropical America, with a long history of ceremonial use among the ancient Maya. Seeds contain lysergic acid amide (LSA), a documented indole alkaloid of the species. Supplied as a 10g pack.
The relaxing properties of Kanna, a narcotic plant that is native to South Africa are known for more than 300 years. Tribesmen used the plant as a mild recreational drug for pleasure and for relaxation. The Kanna UB40 extract is especially made for vaporizing. While the effect doesn’t...
Kanna is a narcotic plant that is native to South Africa. It is believed that tribesmen know about the relaxing and euphoric properties of Kanna for more than 300 years. The ET2 Kanna extract is the most potent form of Kanna extract available. Used as a snuff, the ET2 Kanna extract it...
Wormwood most famously is the source of absinthes psychedelic power. It was used as a muse by artists and writers in the mid and late nineteenth century. Zamnesia has grown wormwood ready to go.
Bobinsana (Calliandra angustifolia) is a small Amazonian tree from the Fabaceae family, long used in indigenous traditions across the Amazon Basin. Known among plant peoples as a 'plant teacher', it's sold here as 20g of dried leaves for infusion.
Prickly poppy (Argemone mexicana) is a spiny annual herb native to Mexico and Central America, recognised by its bright yellow flowers and yellow latex. It has naturalised across tropical and subtropical regions worldwide and belongs to the Papaveraceae family. Available here as shredded dried material, 80g.
Celastrus paniculatus, also known as Black oil plant, climbing staff tree and intellect tree is a woody, fruit-bearing vine from India.
Echinopsis macrogona (AKA Trichocereus macrogonus) is a sacred cactus. Like the Peruvian torch cactus, Echinopsis macrogona contains mescaline which gives it powerful psychedelic and hallucinogenic properties. With the Echinopsis macrogona seeds available at Zamnesia you can now grow this sacred cactus at home!
Catuaba (Erythroxylum catuaba) is a small tree that grows in the rainforest in northern Brazil.
Green Mormon Tea (Ephedra viridis) is a striking desert shrub native to the rocky slopes and canyon walls of the western United States. This pack contains 20 seeds for growing this unusual, slow-growing evergreen at home.
Velvet Bean (Mucuna pruriens) is a fast-growing tropical climbing legume native to Africa and Asia. A member of the Fabaceae family, it produces large pods covered in fine irritating hairs and has a long history of traditional use across Ayurvedic and other botanical traditions.
Hawaiian baby woodrose (Argyreia nervosa) is a perennial climbing vine with large heart-shaped leaves and white trumpet-shaped flowers. Originally native to India, it now grows around the world, including Hawaii. Its large furry seeds grow in seedpods and contain the psychedelic LSA.
California poppy makes a stunning addition to many ornamental gardens, earning attention due to its bright and vibrant orange shades.
Poppy (Papaver somniferum) is the plant from which opium, morphine, and heroin are made. The poppy seeds themselves don’t contain any alkaloids. With Zamnesia Poppy Seeds, you can grow your own poppy plants at home with ease!
Due to popular demand, we've added this Madagascar variety of Hawaiian Baby Woodrose Seeds, which is reportedly stronger than other varieties.
Wild Dagga (Leonotis leonurus) is a fast-growing shrub native to South Africa, where it has a long history of traditional use. Part of the mint family (Lamiaceae), it produces striking orange tubular flowers and highly aromatic foliage. Available here in dried form, it is best prepared as an infusion.
Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum), also known as Channa or Kougoed, is a plant commonly found in South Africa. Indigenous tribes have been using Kanna for its mood-enhancing and relaxing properties for thousands of years. Now, it has gained popularity in the West.
Banisteriopsis caapi is a sacred vine from the Amazonian jungle. Zamnesia has shredded Banisteriopsis caapi in stock in packs of 50 grams.
Originally found in South America and Amazon rainforests, Clavo Huasca (Tynanthus panurensis) is a long-growing woody vine that's harvested for a variety of potential effects. With uses being traced back to traditional Peruvian medicine, there's certainly a lot to uncover with this extract. Now you can get your hands on Clavo Huasca that's versatile and has plenty of applications.
Originally grown in the Andes Mountains, maca is a resilient and versatile plant who’s roots were used throughout the Inca empire. It an exclusive food of the upper classes and rewarded to accomplished warriors. For good reason as well, maca is highly nutritious and increases energy – try this super food for yourself. 80 Grams
Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) is an evergreen tree native to Tasmania and southern Victoria, Australia. These shredded dried leaves carry a strong, camphoraceous aroma that is immediately recognisable. Supplied as 20g of shredded dried leaf, ready for loose-leaf infusion.
Marshmallow, mallow, or Althaea officinalis is an ancient herb with a long trajectory of folk and culinary use across many cultures, including the Ancient Egyptians, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.
Favoured by the Aztecs, Sinicuichi (Heimia salicifolia) is a sacred herb teeming with alkaloids. Native to the Americas, you can now experience it direct from Zamnesia. It’s never been easier to tap into the wisdom of ancient cultures.
Growing all over Western Africa, maconha brava (Zornia latifolia) is an unassuming plant with a fascinating chemical structure. And despite only showing its flowers for several hours, locals have learnt to harvest both the flowers and leaves to create a refreshing tea with mystical properties.
Also known as beach bean or Mackenzie bean, bay bean (Canavalia rosea sin. C. maritima) is a flowering plant that grows in many of the world's tropical areas, mainly on beaches, cliffs, and dunes. It has a high tolerance for saline conditions and grows well in sandy soils. The root, leaves, seeds, and flowers of Canavalia maritima have long been used in food and for holistic purposes.
Tagetes lucida is a perennial herb native to Mexico and other parts of Central America, where it has a long history of culinary and holistic use. Tagetes lucida has a distinct anise-like aroma similar to that of traditional French tarragon, which is why it is often sold and used as a tarragon substitute throughout Central America.
Panax ginseng, Asian ginseng, or simply ginseng, is the root of a perennial plant native to the mountains of East Asia. Rich in a variety of unique phytochemicals, ginseng has a long and rich history as a traditional herbal preparation. Powdered ginseng is made from dried and pulverised ginseng roots, and can be mixed into smoothies, juices, teas, and other beverages.
Used for many centuries, pink lotus still has a place in the modern world. By brewing up a batch of pink lotus tea, it's never been easier to experience all of the aromatic nuances that this flower provides.
Commonly cultivated in Ecuador and native to the lush rainforest of the Amazon, holly tree (Ilex guayusa) is an evergreen tree whose leaves have been consumed in South America for thousands of years. It's often referred to as the sister to yerba mate, but with a less bitter and generally more pleasant flavour. You can now get holly tree in 50g packets from Zamnesia.
Often referred to as “Indian ginseng” or “winter cherry”, ashwagandha is a plant whose roots or leaves have been used for thousands of years in Ayurveda. Its botanical name is Withania somnifera, and it's native to India, the Middle East, and some parts of Africa. Whether you choose powder or shredded roots, it's easy to add this herb to your diet.
A beautiful plant with a tall central stem and enchanting purple/pink flowers, marihuanilla (Leonurus sibiricus) can easily take centre stage in any garden. Its smell is similar to that of a cannabis plant and it attracts plenty of helpful pollinators. Plants enjoy sunny spots and well-drained soil, and overall, they are not excessively demanding.
Originating from South Africa, wild dagga makes for an eye-catching plant, thanks to its bright orange colouring. Not only appealing to the eye, this plant is also easy to cultivate, making it appropriate for growers of all levels. The seeds can be sown anytime, but perform best between February and May. A little upkeep is required, and they'll deliver year-round.
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a shrub native to India, and it has been used for many years in the Ayurvedic tradition. Attractive and easy to cultivate, why not try growing it in your very own garden?
Wild lettuce (Lactuca virosa) thrives in cool and cold conditions and produces edible leaves throughout most of the year, even into winter. Plus, it's full of nutrients. Get growing!
Native to Africa and Southern India, klip dagga is a colourful plant with a unique appearance. Fortunately, it's also pretty simple to grow. Sow the seeds indoors at the end of April in moist soil, and keep the same conditions until they germinate. Then, move them outside so they can flourish. Provide them with plenty of light and warmth, and harvest leaves and flowers when ready.
This powder comes straight from the roots of Butea superba. This versatile vine has many possible effects, and it has long been utilised in traditional holistic practices of China and India. Now you can experience everything this extract offers, whether you're looking to create capsules or add the powder to food and drink.