Hawaiian Baby Woodrose (Argyreia Nervosa) – Whole Seeds from Réunion

Hawaiian Baby Woodrose (Argyreia nervosa) is a climbing vine native to the Indian subcontinent and certain areas of Africa, but also cultivated in regions like Réunion and Hawaii.

Botanical Information

Hawaiian Baby Woodrose is a perennial climbing vine that belongs to the Convolvulaceae family. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical regions, thriving in warm climates with well-drained soil and ample sunlight.

The plant produces heart-shaped leaves and large, trumpet-shaped flowers that range in color from white to purple. Its seeds are the most notable part, containing psychoactive compounds like ergine (LSA) and ergometrine.

Traditional Use

Hawaiian Baby Woodrose seeds have a history of traditional use among various cultures for their psychoactive properties.

In some traditional medicinal practices, the seeds were consumed to induce altered states of consciousness, enhance spiritual experiences, and for their purported aphrodisiac effects.

Indigenous communities in regions where the plant grows naturally may have used it in rituals, ceremonies, or as part of healing practices.