Herb for use as Mugwort Placebo?

**~Dreamer~** · 06-05-2014 05:27 PM

I have a bit of an odd question...
In the future, I'll be doing some research comparing various lucid supplements to placebos.
Is anyone aware of a herbal tea that looks and tastes similar to mugwort, without the supposed dream-enhancing effects?
Any suggestions would be appreciated!

**ThreeCat** · 06-13-2014 03:43 PM

Not sure. Look for something REALLY bitter. Mugwort tastes terrible. Have you had any positive experiences with it yet?

**~Dreamer~** · 06-13-2014 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by ThreeCat

Have you had any positive experiences with it yet?

I've sometimes had extra awareness/lucidity, but it's not consistent.
I think it probably has more to do with the WBTB/expectation than the herb itself, but I'm not sure yet.

**DAI** · 07-14-2014 03:36 AM

Originally Posted by ~ Dreamer ~

I have a bit of an odd question...
In the future, I'll be doing some research comparing various lucid supplements to placebos.
Is anyone aware of a herbal tea that looks and tastes similar to mugwort, without the supposed dream-enhancing effects?
Any suggestions would be appreciated!

Try Centaurium (Centaury). It is quite similiar, bitter and without any dream-inducing properties. Centaurium - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
I have drank both herbal teas and I can confirm they could be good for placebo test.

**~Dreamer~** · 07-14-2014 03:42 AM

Originally Posted by DAI

Try Centaurium (Centaury). It is quite similiar, bitter and without any dream-inducing properties. Centaurium - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
I have drank both herbal teas and I can confirm they could be good for placebo test.

Excellent, thanks DAI - I'll look into it!
That's exactly the kind of advice I was after, very much appreciated!