Black African Magic Weed, also known as African dream herb or Entada rheedii, is a large woody vine found in various parts of Africa. It is believed to possess magical and spiritual properties, hence its name. The plant has been used for centuries by indigenous African tribes for various purposes, including spiritual rituals, divination, lucid dreaming, and connecting with ancestors. African dream herb is most commonly known for its seeds, which are large and flat, resembling a coin. These seeds are often worn as amulets or charms, believed to bring good luck, protection, and enhance intuition. It is said that carrying these seeds can also bring about vivid and prophetic dreams.
The Grand Wizard : Now, Mildred, have you made any plans for this unexpected holiday? Mildred Hubble : No, Grand Wizard. I suppose I'd better practice my flying. The Grand Wizard : Would you like to practice with me? Mildred Hubble : With you? The Grand Wizard : Oh, absolutely.
While this wasn t part of my childhood, you won t have to go far to find someone who grew up watching this every Halloween and knowing every line verbatim. While this wasn t part of my childhood, you won t have to go far to find someone who grew up watching this every Halloween and knowing every line verbatim.
It is said that carrying these seeds can also bring about vivid and prophetic dreams. In addition to its use in spiritual practices, African dream herb is also used for medicinal purposes. Its roots, bark, and leaves are employed in traditional African medicine to treat a variety of conditions, such as fever, digestive issues, and infertility.
The Worst Witch (1986) — Harriet Potter and the Prisoner of Halloween
Justin’s rating: Brooms with phones? What will they think of next!
Justin’s review: A wizarding school set in a British castle. A mean potions master. Flights on broomsticks. Invisibility spells. A flighty headmaster. Cat familiars. Clearly, J.K. Rowling didn’t conjure up Harry Potter out of thin air, as the idea of magicians being trained at boarding schools actually dates back to 1974’s The Worst Witch. That series, which is quite popular in its own right, spawned a whole franchise that included a few TV series and a stage play.
However, today we’re going to focus on the first adaptation of the books: A made-for-TV movie in 1986 that stars a very young Fairuza Balk (Return to Oz), Charlotte Rae (Facts of Life), and Tim Curry (Clue). Balk is Mildred Hubble, an oh-so-slightly clumsy first-year witch who is the only kid in this all-girls school who isn’t instantly perfect. Thus, she’s the “worst” witch who does things like stumble into other kids and not get her potion mixture right. This marks her for extreme persecution by fellow students and Miss Hardbroom, who I’m convinced was Severus Snape’s mother.
If you’re looking for a movie where your lead character says “Sorry!” and makes apologetic faces a lot, you’re in for the 70 minutes of your dreams. For the rest of us, we’ll make do with the best special effects that mid-80s British TV studios could create. It’s actually kind of charming.
The plot loosely follows Mildred as she bumbles her way through her first year while the school headmistress’ twin sister shows up as an evil witch trying to destroy the place. She also has to contend with a rival girl named Ethel, who at one point is turned into a pig. I’m sure it was the highlight of Balk’s career to spend several scenes acting against a swine. Oh, and the whole school has the biggest estrogen crush on the Grand Wizard (Curry), who is visiting on Halloween. No, it’s not creepy that kids are shown kissing photos of an adult man, why do you ask?
But if you had to ask me what I liked the best about The Worst Witch, I would reply instantly — and without any sarcasm — “the soundtrack.” This features a synth score that is so incredibly cheesy that it laps itself and becomes amazing. It’s like getting blasted with EPCOT’s Future World from the 1980s, if that analogy makes any sense. And on top of that, there is a smattering of totally terrible musical numbers that, again, wrap around the world to go from “bad” to “bodacious:”
And then when you add in Tim Curry, who arrives swooping down with a cape wider than an Airbus, a bat bow tie, and his trademark silky voice, you kind of don’t want to be anywhere else. It’s all silly and colorful and weird, the kind of thing that’s aimed to delight kids but may end up pleasing the campy at heart as well.
While this wasn’t part of my childhood, you won’t have to go far to find someone who grew up watching this every Halloween and knowing every line verbatim. Maybe the best thing I can say is that I’d watch this over two, maybe three of the actual Harry Potter movies.
Didja notice?
- The blow-up skeleton in the classroom
- Tim Curry is the only guy in this entire movie
- Well that’s a horrible school song
- These bad witches look like they raided the remnants of an after-Halloween sale at a costume shop
- Every time this movie starts in on a musical number, plug your ears FAST
- Cats love to fly and be held by screaming girls, apparently
- Kids making mildly scary faces is the most terrifying thing ever
If you’re looking for a movie where your lead character says “Sorry!” and makes apologetic faces a lot, you’re in for the 70 minutes of your dreams. For the rest of us, we’ll make do with the best special effects that mid-80s British TV studios could create. It’s actually kind of charming.
The plant is also believed to have aphrodisiac properties. One of the most fascinating aspects of African dream herb is its role in lucid dreaming. Lucid dreaming is the phenomenon in which an individual becomes aware that they are dreaming while still in the dream state. This herb is believed to enhance the ability to have lucid dreams, making it a popular tool for those seeking to explore and control their dreams. To use African dream herb for lucid dreaming, it is often consumed as a tea or tincture before bed. The effects can vary from person to person, but many users report having vivid and memorable dreams, along with increased self-awareness within the dream. It is important to note that while African dream herb has a long history of traditional use, scientific research on its effects is limited. As with any herbal remedy, it is essential to exercise caution and consult with a healthcare professional before using. Additionally, cultural appropriation should be taken into consideration when using plants with sacred or spiritual significance to specific indigenous communities. In conclusion, Black African Magic Weed, or African dream herb, is a fascinating plant with a rich history of traditional use in Africa. Its reputation for enhancing spiritual practices, promoting vivid dreams, and connecting with ancestral energies has made it prized within various indigenous cultures. While the scientific understanding of its effects is still limited, the cultural and spiritual significance of this plant cannot be denied..
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