Root
Silene Dream Root
Silene undulata (syn. Silene capensis)
Night · Dreamwork
A night-flowering southern African herb whose ground root is traditionally whisked with water into a white froth.
“Known in isiXhosa as undlela zimhlophe and used within the wider tradition of ubulawu preparations.”
How it supports you
Sleep & Dreaming
Traditionally prepared before bed as a froth or tea.
Meditation & Spirit
Part of the cultural history of ubulawu and dream-divination practice.
Modern context
The root is still prepared before bed, with many people keeping a notebook nearby for the morning.
Cultural note
The plant belongs to a living Xhosa dream and divination tradition; that context is not a promise of a particular dream.
Considerations & safety
Safety information is limited. Children and adolescents, and people who are pregnant or breastfeeding, should avoid it.