Synaptolepis kirkii

named for Aiaian nymph Kirke, who transformeth men (excepting only Odusseus / OD-utteus = Uttama[-ojas], apparently incarnations of ADi-buddha SAMANTA-bhadra, cf. SAMANTA-pan~caka [PE, q.v., p. 677a -- MBh, "Adi Parvan" 2:4 & 2:8], where "blood flowed" and "became a holy bath" : for the redeemed who are thus "washed ... in the blood" (Apokalupsis 7:14) of holy water via baptism) into beasts, similarly as doth Sumerian goddess In-anna, who who transformeth her successive hero-husbands (excepting only Dumu-zid, whom she donated to goddess Eres`-ki-gal, by which queen of the Netherworld he was fastened to a wooden framework [= crucifixion] uplifted ["And I, if I be lifted up, shall draw all men unto me"] over her throne which dominateth the dead who are reduced to skeletons as at Golgotha 'Skull') into beasts [written 18 July 2020]



"Synaptolepsis {misspelled} – Uvuma UmhlopeMagical : used to give Luck, courage & strength".

https://africamystics.wordpress.com/category/herbal-medicine/

White Light”. It is added to the “uBulawu or dream mix” for twasa’s (initiates) or patients with spiritual sickness.  The roots are said to encourage clear visions, trance states and mental clarity in dreams.  The root is also said to allow communication with one’s ancestors in the dream state, leading to visionary and prophetic dreams.  People who have worked with this root, have also noted an increase in wellbeing and happiness the day afterwards."



"Synaptolepis kirkii". https://www.backtoyourrootsherbs.com/product/uvuma-omhlope-synaptolepis-kirkii/

"Synaptolepis kirkii (Uvuma omhlope) is a bluish shrub with white ... roots that are striking. Both the Zulu and Xhosa traditionally use ethnobotanicals such as Synaptolepis kirkii to cause spiritual visions ... . The origins of this shrub that is Synaptolepis kirkii contain a potent neurotrophic known as kirkinine. Neurotrophins are a family of proteins that cause the role and the growth of neurons.

Synaptolepis kirkii will help not only to dream lucidly but to fall asleep peacefully if consumed in the day. Synaptolepis kirkii (Uvuma omhlope) can take a week until the dream-like effects are noticed.

Synaptolepis kirkii is a plant whose impacts increase with the number of days of usage."

"Other benefits:

Synaptolepis kirkii regrows and or repairs nerve cell tissue

Synaptolepis kirkii treats brain damage from strokes

Synaptolepis kirkii is very good for sleeping

Removes toxins from the body

Relieves anxiety

Vision clarity

Having visionary and prophetic dreams".



"Synaptolepis kirkii". http://dreamherbs.com/herbal-products/synaptolepis-kirkii/

"FAVORITE USE(S): For inducing trance states and vivid dreams, and for encouraging deep sleep

FAVORITE TIME(S): One hour before going to sleep

Synaptolepis kirkii, or uvuma-omhlope, is an African shrub with large white roots.  The roots are said to encourage clear visions, trance states and mental clarity in dreams.  The root is also said to allow comunication with one’s ancestors in the dream state, leading to visionary and prophetic dreams. 

"it includes several completely novel alkaloids, including kirkinine, a powerful neurotrophic.  Neurotrophics encourage the survival of nerve tissue and help to repair and regrow nerve cells."



"Synaptolepis kirkii – Uvuma-omhlope". http://entheology.com/plants/synaptolepis-kirkii-uvuma-omhlope/

"Synaptolepis kirkii is a multi-branched shrub with dark brown, nearly black stems and blue-green spear shaped leaves.  The plant has a dark blue-green color, while the large, fibrous roots are porcelain white.  The flowers are tubular and white with orange pollen.   The fruits are orange and berry-like, although each fruit is actually embedded in the base of the flower.  The fruits are very good to eat and yellow-orange when ripe (shamanic-extracts.com 2011)."

"Individuals also report feeling an increase in well being and happiness after working with this plant (shamanic-extracts.com 2011).

S. kirkii contains several novel alkaloids, including kirkinine, a powerful neurotrophic.  Neurotrophics encourage the survival of nerve tissue and helps to repair and regrow nerve cells."





"Uvuma-omhlope - Synaptolepis kirkii". http://www.thebotanicalsource.com/uvuma-omhlope-synaptolepis-kirkii-p-52.html

"Synaptolepis kirkii's root has been scientifically confirmed to contain potent neurotrophins.
Neurotrophins are a family of proteins that induce the survival, development, and function of neurons.
Neurons are the core components of the nervous system.
Neurotrophins are chemicals that help to stimulate and control neurogenesis (the ability to grow new neurons).





"Synaptolepis kirkii & Dreaming". https://erowid.org/experiences/exp.php?ID=111286

"After scouring multiple websites, I found that most people agreed that 300mg would be an appropriate first-time dose. I decided to begin with 400mg as a few people had mentioned 300mg wasn't enough to induce a lucid dream for them."

[dream by a female who had ingested Synaptolepis kirkii] "As I took in the view in front of me, I decided I wanted to fly over these mountains and explore the world around me. I can recall feeling the gentle rush of wind hit my body as I flew and seeing each individual wave of the lake below me as if I was truly flying over it. After what felt like thirty minutes or so, the scene around me began to fade to black and I became aware that I was flying towards a portal that appeared to be made of multicolored water droplets. As I gradually flew closer to the portal, the water droplets began to swirl around me like a whirlpool and I felt as though I was dissolving into a tunnel of liquid pleasure.

Around 10 minutes later, this water tunnel transformed into a strange ... maze that completely encompassed me. ... It's worth noting that once I had woken up I felt immensely relaxed, like the very opposite of a comedown, the herb definitely had a positive effect on my body ... ."