Education Before Exploration
Free resources to support your responsible, informed, and respectful journey with sacred plants. Learn from tradition. Honour the wisdom. Walk the path with integrity.
Sacred plants are not commodities. They are teachers. Before you engage with them—whether for research, ceremony, or learning—you deserve access to clear, honest, culturally-grounded information.
This Learning Centre exists to bridge the gap between ancestral wisdom and modern seekership. Everything here is free. Everything here is offered with respect.
A comprehensive guide covering botanical background, traditional use in West African practice, alkaloid profile, preparation methods, and safety considerations.
Explore the sacred history of Jurema Preta in Afro-Indigenous traditions, its role in visionary work, alkaloid composition, preparation methods, and responsible use frameworks.
Explore the intersection of tradition, ecology, and modern seekership. How do we honour ancestral knowledge while respecting ecosystems and communities?
Essential information on safe preparation, legal considerations by region, contraindications, and harm reduction practices for responsible exploration.
3-Part Audio Series | 45 minutes total
A deep dive into the ethics of modern plant work. Featuring perspectives from herbalists, researchers, and community leaders on how to honour tradition while serving the global community.
Episode 1: Tradition Meets Modernity (15 min)
Episode 2: Ecology & Sustainability (15 min)
Episode 3: Walking the Path with Integrity (15 min)
2-Part Conversation | 60 minutes total
A candid conversation between Marc A. (founder) and a West African herbalist about the role of sacred plants in ancestral practice, modern seekership, and the responsibility of stewardship.
Part 1: Roots & Lineage (30 min)
Part 2: Responsibility & Future (30 min)
Botanical classification, alkaloid chemistry, traditional use across West Africa, modern research, preparation methods, and ceremonial frameworks.
History in Afro-Indigenous traditions, DMT-rich alkaloid profile, role in visionary work, preparation techniques, and ethical considerations for modern practitioners.
Step-by-step guides for traditional infusions, modern extraction techniques, safety protocols, and best practices for both plants.
A curated collection of scientific research on Voacanga africana and Mimosa hostilis. Includes studies on alkaloid profiles, neurochemistry, traditional use, and contemporary applications.
Books, articles, and resources on ethnobotany, plant medicine, ancestral wisdom, and the ethics of modern seekership.
Legality varies by country and region. Voacanga africana and Mimosa hostilis are legal in most places for research, ceremonial, and educational purposes—but not for consumption or recreational use. Always check your local laws before purchasing. We provide clear documentation with all orders.
Ceremonial use refers to spiritual, ritual, or traditional practice—often within a structured framework with experienced practitioners. It is distinct from recreational use and implies intention, respect, and preparation.
Start with our Beginner's Guides and the "Plant Ethics in a Global Age" PDF. Then explore the plant profiles. Consider connecting with experienced practitioners in your area before engaging with these plants. Education and community support are essential.
Yes. Both Voacanga and Mimosa are used in ethnobotanical and neurochemical research. We can provide lab testing certificates and detailed product specifications. For advanced research (extracts, etc.), please contact us directly.
By purchasing from Entheogen Africa, you're already supporting fair-trade practices and community investment. We pay harvesters above-market rates and reinvest in Ghanaian communities. You can also share our mission with others and engage with our Learning Centre.
All materials in this Learning Centre are provided for educational purposes only. They are not medical advice, and we do not recommend ingestion or recreational use of any plant material.
Always consult with qualified practitioners, healthcare providers, and legal advisors before engaging with any botanical material. Entheogen Africa is not liable for misuse or harm resulting from the use of these resources.
Download our free guides, listen to our audio courses, and explore the plant profiles. Everything you need to begin your journey with intention and respect.