Helichrysum— as we know it in Western culture— is a plant steeped in rich, African medicinal roots, referred to natively as “Imphepho.” These hardy stalks of silvery leaves and brilliant yellow blooms are gathered, dried, and most commonly burned in rituals held to communicate with the ancestors. Additionally, spiritual seekers may chew the plant for a similar purpose, brew it as a tea, or place it under their pillow to enhance the dream state. Many users report a sense of peace and tranquility paired with an opened psychic state after ingesting this plant.