Banisteriopsis caapi
BOTANICAL CLASSIFICATION
Family :
Malpighiaceae
Genus :
Banisteriopsis
Species :
caapi; inebriens
COMMON NAMES
Caapi; Ayahuasca; Yage; Yaje
EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION
MAOI; Psychedelic
DESCRIPTION
Banisteriopsis caapi is a tropical vine which contains harmine and other harmala alkaloids in its stems. It has a long history of use in South American ayahuasca brews.
MEDIA COVERAGE #
EXPERIENCES #
The Mechanics of Bliss and Healing, by Mitra
Sex with Mama Ayahuasca, by Suburban Shaman
Journey to Jurua, by Daniel Pinchbeck
The Spirits of Plants Cause My Mind to Unwind, by dreamrhythm
Ridden by the Serpent, by Jetty
OFF-SITE RESOURCES
SECONDARY RESOURCES #
Ayahuasca: An overview of an extraordinary healing plant
ARTICLES & WRITINGS #
Banisteripsis caapi, by Susan Emmert