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Ayahuasca ;the magical beverage explained.

Ayahuasca ;the magical beverage explained.

  • Ayahuasca — also known as the tea, the vine, and la purga — is - a brew made from the leaves of the Psychotria viridis shrub along with the stalks of the Banisteriopsis caapi vine, though other plants and ingredients can be added as well (1Trusted Source).
  • This drink was used for spiritual and religious purposes by ancient Amazonian tribes and is still used as a sacred beverage by some religious communities in Brazil and North America, including the Santo Daime.

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How it is prepared (along with ingredients).

How it is prepared (along with ingredients).

  • Traditionally, a shaman or curandero - an experienced healer who leads Ayahuasca ceremonies prepares the brew by boiling torn leaves of the Psychotria viridis shrub and stalks of the Banisteriopsis caapi vine in water.
  • The Banisteriopsis caapi vine is cleaned and smashed before being boiled to increase the extraction of its medicinal compounds.
  • This process is repeated until a highly concentrated liquid is produced. Once cooled, the brew is strained to remove impurities.

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How the magical beverage works:explained.

How the magical beverage works:explained.

  • The main ingredients of Ayahuasca are - Banisteriopsis caapi and Psychotria viridis.
  • Psychotria viridis contains N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT), a psychedelic substance that occurs naturally in the plant.
  • DMT is a powerful hallucinogenic chemical. When combined, these two plants form a powerful psychedelic brew that affects the central nervous system.
  • leading to an altered state of consciousness that can include hallucinations, out-of-body experiences, and euphoria.

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Benefits of the magical Ayahuasca.

Benefits of the magical Ayahuasca.

  • Though Ayahuasca was traditionally used for religious and spiritual purposes by specific populations, it has become popular worldwide among those who seek a way to open their minds, heal from past traumas, or simply experience an Ayahuasca journey.
  • Benefits: May help treat addiction, anxiety, treatment-resistant depression, and PTSD
  • May improve psychological well-being
  • May benefit brain health

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Side effects & precautions to take before therapy!

Side effects & precautions to take before therapy!

  • Those with a history of psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, should avoid Ayahuasca, as taking it could worsen their psychiatric symptoms and result in mania.
  • .Additionally, taking Ayahuasca can increase your heart rate and blood pressure, which may result in dangerous side effect.
  • ayahuasca can interact dangerously with many medications, including antidepressants, psychiatric medications, drugs used to control Parkinson's disease, cough medicines, weight loss medications,

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