Traditional use
How piñon colorado is traditionally used
In Peru's Ucayali region, Shipibo-Konibo and mestizo plant specialists count piñón colorado among the plantas con madre, "plants with a mother" said to teach (Jauregui et al., 2011). One Shipibo-Konibo practitioner listed piñón among the teacher plants that bring sueño, the Spanish word for both sleep and dreams, traditionally to help support restful sleep (Arévalo Valera, 1986, in Tournon et al., 2015).
The plants are harvested with regenerative practices, so the forest they come from stays whole.
How to take
How to take piñon colorado tincture before bed
Take it in the evening, once your day is done. Shake well, then start with 2 drops under the tongue or stirred into a small drink. A little goes a long way, so stay at the low end until you know how it suits you.
The suggested use is 2–5 drops under the tongue or in a beverage before bed. Because you take it at night, plan not to drive or operate machinery afterwards. Effects vary from person to person and are often subtle.
Who it's for, and who shouldn't use it
Pure Dreams is for adults. Don't use it if you're under 18, pregnant or nursing. If you have a medical condition or take any medication, use it only if your physician advises it. Stop if you notice any adverse reaction.
How to store it
Keep the cap closed and the bottle out of reach of children. A bedside drawer works, as long as children can't get to it.
What's inside
What's in the bottle
A single plant in a 1 fl oz bottle: piñon colorado, distilled water and cane alcohol, with nothing added. The piñon colorado inner bark is extracted in water, and cane alcohol is added to preserve it.
| Plant | Piñon colorado |
|---|---|
| Part used | Inner bark |
| Ingredients | Piñon colorado inner bark, distilled water, cane alcohol |
| Size | 1 fl oz |
| Concentration | 40:1 (owner-stated) |
| Process | Water extract, brewed over a wood fire in 30-gallon pots, hand-stirred over several days, in small batches; preserved with cane alcohol |
| Origin | Sourced around Pucallpa, Peru, with Shipibo and local communities |
| Suggested use | 2–5 drops under the tongue or in a beverage before bed. |
| Storage | Cap closed, out of reach of children |
Why a liquid extract?
Bedtime is no time for steeping and straining. A liquid extract is ready the moment you open it: shake the bottle and take 2–5 drops, under the tongue or in a small drink. It's concentrated at 40:1 (owner-stated), so a few drops are all the suggested use calls for, and the 1 fl oz bottle is easy to keep at hand. Inside: piñon colorado, distilled water and cane alcohol. The cane alcohol is added to preserve the water extract, so it isn't alcohol-free.
Shipping & returns
Shipping and returns
We ship to US addresses only, by USPS, at the rate shown at checkout. Orders are processed within 2 business days, and most arrive within 7 business days of purchase. All sales are final. If your order arrives damaged or incorrect, contact us within 14 days of delivery with your order number and a photo, and we'll replace it. Details are in our shipping policy and refund policy.
Questions
Piñon colorado questions
When should I take Pure Dreams?
Before bed. The suggested use is 2–5 drops under the tongue or in a beverage before bed.
Can I drive after taking it?
No. The warning on this page says not to drive or operate machinery after use.
Is piñon colorado the same plant as piñon blanco?
No. They're two different plants, and we sell them as two separate extracts: Pure Dreams is piñon colorado, and Pure Clarity is piñon blanco.
How concentrated is Pure Dreams?
It's concentrated at 40:1 (owner-stated). That's why the suggested amount is only 2–5 drops.
Where does your piñon colorado come from?
We source it around Pucallpa, Peru, with Shipibo and local communities, and it's harvested with regenerative practices.
How Pure Dreams is made
We brew Pure Dreams in small batches over a wood fire, in 30-gallon pots, hand-stirred over several days. It's a water extract of the inner bark of piñon colorado, preserved with cane alcohol, and the plant is sourced around Pucallpa, Peru, with Shipibo and local communities. It's one of our eight Amazonian herbal tinctures.
Warnings: Do not use if pregnant or nursing, or with other medical conditions unless advised by your physician. Do not drive or operate machinery after use. Discontinue use if adverse reactions develop. Keep out of reach of children.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.