Ethnobotanical, shamanic plant and seeds

• Fields and Uses

People from diverse cultures and traditions have used ethnobotanical plants for medicinal, esoteric, ritualistic, shamanic, or edible purposes.

• Today

Nowadays, ethnobotany allows for a better understanding of these uses and the potential of each plant in various fields such as pharmacology. It is important to emphasize respect for culture and traditions to promote and sustain research and study of ethnobotanical seeds and plants, thereby acquiring knowledge about their properties and uses.

SHAMANISM AND WITCHCRAFT:

Beyond addressing certain ailments or diseases, some plants were used in spiritual rites or religious ceremonies, such as the Maya’s Amaranth, which was used by shamans during religious rituals, or Chia Sage, which was used in religious paintings. For thousands of years, humans have maintained a strong relationship with ethnobotanical seeds and plants, as well as shamanic plants.

• Spirituality

Traditionally used by shamans or healers, shamanic plants like ololiuqui mostly contain psychoactive compounds that are incorporated into ancient rituals guided by shamans. Shamanism fosters a divinatory relationship with nature, plants, and creates harmony within the individual’s body, mind, and soul. These plants are associated with the image of soothsayers, a separate world capable of transporting us into the culture of different peoples.

• Witchcraft

The virtues attributed to plants extend beyond healing or divination. These ancestral knowledge systems also reveal aphrodisiac, purifying, or soothing powers. Shamanic seeds and plants are often linked to witchcraft or witches. This reminds us of the magic, as with henbane, which is often believed to possess powers based on the plant’s characteristics. Macerations, decoctions, or other elixirs highlight their properties. Today, shamanic seeds and plants attract collectors due to their mysterious and magical nature.