Ayahuasca
Unsafe with pregnancy
This is a tea drink that is made from the leaves of specific Amazonian plants to aid spirituality and brain health. It is a psychoactive brew that brings about changes in behaviour, mood and thinking
Caution
It should only be taken under the supervision of an experienced practitioner e.g. shaman or curandero
Some ayahuasca 'trips' may be distressing and counterproductive to the expectations
It can often be a frightening experience
The drink can interfere with some prescribed medications
Some mental health conditions may be made worse
You may experience
- Vomiting
- Yawning
- Diarrhoea
- Crying
- Laughing
The individual is incapacitated for up to four hours after ingestion, hence they might be vulnerable to robbery, sexual assault or in some circumstances, loss of life
Deaths have occurred during ayahuasca ceremonies
Therapy for:
Depression (treatment resistant)
Anxiety
PTSD
Addictions
Psychological wellbeing
Brain health
To calm suicidal ideation
For self-discovery and ego management
To connect with the inner self
Heal internal wounds
Reconnect with nature
Access repressed memories
Emotional healing
Personal growth
Comments
Ayahuasca (vine-of-the-soul) ingestion is an ancient practice of the South Americans
The brew is made from the stalk of the ayahuasca vine and the leaves of the chacruna shrub (Banisteriopsis caapi and Psychotria viridis)
It contains a natural hallucinogen called dimethyltyrptamine (DMT)
It is illegal in many countries including the UK and USA
Ayahuasca trails in Peru and Colmbia are well travelled by westerners seeking spiritual uplifting and enlightenment
Unsafe with diabetes
Unsafe with children
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