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Chacruna

Psychotria viridis

Amazonian indigenous (Ayahuasca ingredient)

Gabriel Score
0/ 100Limited
EvidenceNot applicable - traditional sacrament, not medicine
Conditions2 applications
How it works

DMT source (psychoactive), traditional shamanic use, serotonergic

Typical Dosage

Traditional ceremonial use only under experienced guidance

Used for
Traditional shamanic/spiritual use (Ayahuasca)not for medicinal self-use

The Science

Active Compounds

DMT (N,N-Dimethyltryptamine), beta-carbolines

Evidence Base

Not applicable - traditional sacrament, not medicine0/100

Sacred plant in Ayahuasca; contains DMT; ILLEGAL in most countries; ceremonial use only; included for ethnobotanical completeness

How to Use

Traditional brew (Ayahuasca)

Dosing should be individualized. Consult a qualified herbalist or healthcare practitioner.

Safety Profile

Interactions

Dangerous with MAO inhibitors, antidepressants, many medications; ILLEGAL in most countries

Contraindications

Pregnancy; psychiatric conditions; cardiovascular disease; many medications; CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

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TraditionRainforest/Indigenous
EvidenceNot applicable - traditional sacrament, not medicine
Applications2
Gabriel Score0/100

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