Ayahuasca

Ayahuasca is a psychoactive decoction traditionally prepared from the Banisteriopsis caapi vine and a DMT-containing plant, used by indigenous peoples of the Amazon basin in ceremonial and shamanic contexts since before recorded history. The β-carboline alkaloids in B. caapi act as monoamine oxidase inhibitors, rendering DMT orally active. Its name derives from Quechuan languages, meaning 'spirit rope' or 'liana of the soul.' Ayahuasca is known for producing intense spiritual and psychological experiences.

Also known as: Aya, Cipó, Yage, Yaje, Brew

Classification

Chemical: Tryptamine
Psychoactive: Entactogen
Psychoactive: Psychedelic
Tag: β-carboline
Tag: Empathogen
Tag: Entheogen
Tag: Hallucinogen

Effects

Spontaneous Tactile Sensations
Stimulation And Sedation
Nausea
Mentalphysical Stimulation
Decreased Appetite
Pupil Dilation
Time Distortion
Introspection
Rejuvenation
Mindfulness
Conceptual Thinking
Ego Suppression Loss And Death
Hallucinations
Visual Drifting
Tracers
After Images
Color Shifting
Scenery Slicing

Routes of Administration

Oral

Dosage

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Duration

Onset: 0.33-1 h
Comeup: 0.5-0.75 h
Peak: 1-2 h
Offset: 1-2 h
After Effects: 1-8 h

Harm Reduction

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Sources

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