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Ayahuasca
Ayahuasca
is a jungle vine from the botanical species Banisteriopsis Caapi and is
indigenous to the Western Amazon. Ayahuasca is also used interchangeably to
refer to the brew that is made from the vine. Ayahuasca’s name is derived from
the Quechua language and means the “vine of souls”. However, among Amazon
natives Ayahuasca is known as yage, natema and caapi . Ayahuasca contains
several neurally active alkaloids, such as beta-carbolines or MAO inhibitors,
but the most important of these are harmine and harmaline.
History
Ayahuasca has been used by 72 South American cultures for almost a millennium
for healing and divination purposes. A ceremonial cup from the Ecuadorian Amazon
culture, for drinking the Ayahuasca potion, is the oldest found Ayahuasca
related relic. This item dates back to between 500 BC to 50 AD. Ayahuasca was
regarded as the gateway to the spirit world and Urban Mestizo Shamans believed
that being under the influence of Ayachuasca enabled conversations with beings
in the spirit world. Ayahuasca ceremonies were frequently held by Curanderos, or
witch doctors, to cleanse and holistically purge the body, mind and spirit of
affected individuals.
The Effects
The Ayahuasca brew consists of Ayahuasca vine and other plants containing
harmala alkaloids with DMT. This special combination is capable of inducing a
powerful psychedelic experience because the MAO inhibitor present in the
Ayahuasca preserves the DMT. DMT is a psychoactive chemical which produces
intense visuals and strong psychedelic effects but is usually rendered
ineffective when taken orally because it is easily broken down by the body’s MAO
enzyme.
The onset and length of the Ayahuasca experience depends on how recently one
has eaten prior to ingesting the Ayahuasca brew. Effects are commonly felt
between 20-60 minutes of ingestion with the peak experience lasting for 2-6
hours. There is usually an afterglow period of 1-8 hours that ensues. The
Ayahuasca experience consists of audio and visual hallucinations which
frequently contain symbolic or emotional significance for the individual.
Preparation
To make the Ayahuasca brew, add a handful of shredded or pounded Ayahuasca
with an appropriate DMT carrier to some water and allow to steep. Either the
Ayahuasca vine or Ayahuasca bark can be used. After steeping, strain the mixture
and drink the tea. This mixture can be boiled to speed up the steeping process.
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