A 10 ml tincture of dream root, sold under the botanical name Silene capensis, a member of the carnation family (Caryophyllaceae). The Maya Herbs dropper bottle reads Tincture 1:1 and Made in South Africa; the supplier describes the ratio as one part plant extract to one part alcohol.See also: Smart Seeds & Herbs
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This product is a liquid preparation of dream root, the trade name under which the root of Silene capensis is sold. It comes in one size only: a 10 ml glass bottle with a dropper cap. The green Maya Herbs label reads Dream Root, Silene capensis, Tincture 1:1, and carries a Made in South Africa badge. The supplier listing for reference 4425 explains the ratio: one part plant extract to one part alcohol.
Silene capensis, whose accepted name is Silene undulata, is a plant of the carnation family native to southern Africa and known as African dream root. According to a 2024 review, Bantu groups have used it in ritual ceremonies for centuries, to make dreams more meaningful.
The genus Silene mainly contains phytoecdysteroids. A 2025 analysis, so far isolated, also reports β-carbolines in an extract of Silene undulata. Pharmacological information remains limited.
| Known compounds | Phytoecdysteroids, major constituents of the genus Silene. A 2025 LC-MS/MS analysis also reports β-carbolines in an extract; a single result, to be confirmed. |
|---|---|
| Reported effects | More vivid, lucid or prophetic dreams, according to the uses described; pharmacological data are limited. |
| Traditional use | Bantu groups of southern Africa: ritual ceremonies, to make dreams more meaningful (2024 review). |
| State of research | A single chemistry and molecular-modelling study (2025) among the sources consulted; no human trial. No health claim is authorised for this plant in the EU. |
The name Silene capensis was published by Otth in 1824. The World Checklist of Vascular Plants, compiled by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, now lists it as a synonym of Silene undulata subsp. undulata; the species Silene undulata Aiton dates from 1789. It belongs to the carnation family, Caryophyllaceae. Plant name databases record the English names wavy catchfly and Cape catchfly, while the label keeps the trade name dream root.
The checklist describes the native range of the subspecies as Zimbabwe to South Africa: Zimbabwe, Botswana, Lesotho and the South African Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal and Northern Provinces. South Africa, the country on the label, lies within it.
The plant material itself is listed as African dream root, whole root from South Africa, in pouches of 25 g and 100 g.
Keep dried plants in their tightly closed pouch or in an airtight jar, away from light, moisture and heat. Powders absorb moisture easily, so close them again straight away. For extracts, tinctures and capsules, follow the instructions on the label and the printed date.
| Name on the label | Dream Root, Silene capensis |
|---|---|
| Accepted name | Silene undulata subsp. undulata |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae (carnation family) |
| Common names | Dream root (trade name); wavy catchfly, Cape catchfly |
| Plant part | Root |
| Form | Tincture, 1:1 plant extract to alcohol (supplier) |
| Origin | South Africa (label) |
| Volume | 10 ml |
| Supplier label | Maya Herbs |
| Reference | 4425-10 |
| Sold as | Collectible or souvenir item; do not consume |
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Sources: Nyazema et al. 2024, Front Pharmacol 15; Alhawarri et al. 2025, Curr Pharm Biotechnol 26; supplier information; Plants of the World Online (Kew); GBIF. Updated 3 October 2026 by the Mycotrop team.
Bantu groups of southern Africa have used it for centuries in ceremonies, to make dreams more meaningful. Scientific studies are scarce: a 2025 chemical analysis reports phytoecdysteroids and β-carbolines.
The supplier describes the tincture as plant extract and alcohol in equal parts.
No. Kew’s checklist lists it as a synonym of Silene undulata subsp. undulata; the trade keeps the older name on its labels.
10 ml, the only size offered for this product.
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