{"product_id":"shamans-morning-glory-ololiuqui-ipomoea-corymbosa","title":"Shaman's Morning Glory, Ololiuqui (Ipomoea corymbosa)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSacred and Mystical Vine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shaman’s Morning Glory, Ololiuqui, Snake Plant, Rivea Corymbosa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Convolvulaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Central and South America, Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaman’s Morning Glory (\u003cem\u003eIpomoea corymbosa\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as Ololiuqui, is a mystical vine revered for its spiritual significance among indigenous cultures in Central and South America, particularly the Aztec and Mayan civilizations. The seeds of this vine contain psychoactive alkaloids and have been traditionally used by shamans and healers in spiritual rituals and medicinal practices. While known for its sacred uses, the plant is also appreciated for its beautiful heart-shaped leaves and striking white or pale blue morning glory flowers that bloom during the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDistinctive Features, Uses, and Cultural Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e The seeds of Ololiuqui are small, round, and brown, containing psychoactive compounds such as lysergic acid amide (LSA). These seeds were historically used in shamanic rituals for their hallucinogenic effects, believed to provide insight, healing, and connection to the spiritual world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers and Foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vine produces small, white to pale blue trumpet-shaped flowers, typical of morning glory species, along with attractive, heart-shaped green leaves. The flowers open during the day, adding beauty to trellises, fences, or pergolas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eIpomoea corymbosa\u003c\/em\u003e is a vigorous, twining vine that can grow up to 10-20 feet long, making it ideal for covering vertical structures in tropical or subtropical gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpiritual and Medicinal Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOloliuqui has deep spiritual roots in Mesoamerican cultures, where the seeds were used in religious ceremonies to induce visions and communicate with the gods. In traditional medicine, the seeds were also used as a remedy for various ailments, including pain relief, fever reduction, and to treat headaches. While modern research on its medicinal properties is limited, the plant continues to be revered for its historical and cultural significance.\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e(syn. Turbinia corymbosa, Rivea corymbosa)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sow Exotic","offers":[{"title":"Medium Coconut Coir Pot","offer_id":48700441886963,"sku":"SHA-MED","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0311\/8094\/7593\/files\/sow-exotic-herb-medium-coconut-coir-pot-shaman-s-morning-glory-ololiuqui-ipomoea-corymbosa-37951585026291.png?v=1776022732","url":"https:\/\/practicalmagicstore.com\/products\/shamans-morning-glory-ololiuqui-ipomoea-corymbosa","provider":"Practical Magic Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}