Ayahuasca
Banisteriopsis caapi + Psychotria viridis
Classic PsychedelicsNaturalPlant Medicine (DMT + MAOI combination)
Duration
4-8 hours
Onset
30-90 minutes
Peak
1-3 hours
Ayahuasca is a traditional plant medicine brew from the Amazon rainforest, combining the Banisteriopsis caapi vine with DMT-containing plants. Used for millennia by indigenous peoples for healing, divination, and spiritual communion.
⚠️ Safety Information
⚠️ Contraindications
Do not use if any of the following apply to you.
- •History of psychotic disorders or severe mental illness
- •Heart conditions or cardiovascular disease
- •Use of SSRIs, MAOIs, or other contraindicated medications
- •Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- •Severe physical health conditions
Effects
Physical
- •Nausea and vomiting (considered therapeutic purging)
- •Diarrhea and intestinal cleansing
- •Increased heart rate and blood pressure
- •Body temperature fluctuations
- •Possible trembling or shaking
- •Deep relaxation alternating with physical discomfort
Psychological
- •Profound introspection and self-examination
- •Emotional release and healing
- •Life review and pattern recognition
- •Enhanced empathy and compassion
- •Confrontation with personal shadows and traumas
- •Spiritual and mystical experiences
Visual
- •Vivid, complex geometric patterns
- •Visions of animals, plants, and nature spirits
- •Ancestral and archetypal imagery
- •Jungle and rainforest landscapes
- •Entity encounters and spirit communication
- •Past-life or ancestral memories
Therapeutic Potential
✓Treatment for depression, anxiety, and PTSD
✓Addiction recovery and substance abuse treatment
✓Trauma healing and emotional processing
✓Spiritual growth and development
✓Enhanced creativity and problem-solving
✓Increased environmental consciousness
Legal Status
Illegal in most countries, religious exemptions exist
Related Compounds
This is education, not medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before making decisions about substance use. Never use illegal substances.