Is African dream root psychedelic?
There’s little research on the composition of African dream root, but it’s similar to other plants from the Silene genus. The root contains triterpene saponins, alkaloids, and diterpenoids, which may cause its psychoactive effects. Other than potentially stimulating vivid or lucid dreams, the saponins in the African dream root plant may offer additional benefits, such as: Antioxidant properties. Research on saponins suggests they may have antioxidant properties.