Calea zacatechichi (Mexican Dream Herb)

Calea zacatechichi, often called Mexican Dream Herb, is a flowering shrub in the family Asteraceae (the daisy family). The plant occurs naturally in Mexico and Central America, where it thrives in warm, dry and sunny environments. We offer it as cut leaves (cuts) – carefully processed and therefore ready to use directly in your botanical projects.

Calea also has a long history in ethnobotanical contexts, which makes it a valued raw material for those who work with botanical collections, plant extracts, crafts or decoration. Every delivery maintains an even and reliable quality, because we work with traceable origin and genuine plant material.

Botanical description of Calea zacatechichi

• Scientific name: Calea zacatechichi
• Family: Asteraceae
• Order: Asterales
• Growth habit: Shrub, usually up to 1–2 m
• Leaves: Small, oval and toothed
• Flowers: Small, yellowish-white
• Part used: Leaves (cuts)

Natural chemical composition

The botanical raw material contains naturally occurring plant compounds such as sesquiterpene lactones, flavonoids and terpenoids. These compounds have made the plant of interest in botanical analysis and plant chemistry.

Product information

• Content: 100% Calea zacatechichi
• Format: Cut leaves (cuts)
• Origin: Mexico or Central America
• Use: Botanical raw material for collectors and botanical purposes

This product is not intended for consumption.

Storing Calea

Store the leaves in a dry, cool and dark place, protected from direct sunlight, to preserve their quality. Keep them out of the reach of children.

Quality control and testing

Every batch undergoes microbiological analysis (E. coli, salmonella, yeast, mould, enterobacteria), heavy metal testing and checks for purity and quality. The raw material is first handled and processed in the country of origin and then sent to independent laboratories for analysis. This way, we make sure you receive a botanical raw material of high and consistent quality – batch after batch.