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Psychotria Viridis-Chacruna
Traditionally used in Ayahuasca tea ceremonies

The Chacruna species of Psychotria Viridis is traditionally considered the preferred admixture to Ayahuasca. The classical principle admixtures of Ayahuasca and Yagè commonly employed throughout Amazonian Peru, Ecuador and Brazil. Related to the coffee plant in a large genus of over 700 species, Psychotria viridis is a small glabrous tree or shrub reaching 14 foot. It's use has been documented by the Sharanahua and Culina Indian tribes of the southwestern Amazon basin, the Kofá Indians of Amazonian Colombia and Ecuador, the Kashinahua of eastern Peru and western Brazil plus in Tarauacá in the Acre of Brazil amongst others.
Said to be added to ayahuasca brews to increase the 'length and vividness' of the visions, analysis has shown the strong presence of a dimethylated tryptamine plus trace amounts of N-methyl-tryptamine and 2-methyl-tetrahydro-ß-carboline (MTHC). Ayahuasca

Principal active biochemicals: the tryptamine alkaloid N, N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT) and beta-carbolines are present in the leaves of P. viridis, P. carthaginensis and possibly other species. These species are a fundamental component of the Ayahuasca medicine in most of western Amazonia. Phytosterols are also present. A complex alkaloid, psychotrine, has been isolated from P. beccaroides.

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Psychotria-Viridis Chacruna
(Shredded Leaves)

We only have fresh whole Psychotria viridis leaves. No shredded leaves. Prices are the same for shredded or whole.
If you order shredded leaves you will receive whole leaves.
We lowered our prices over 25% from prices previously for P. viridis. New product prices reflect better prices for all of us. Take care and enjoy.

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Psychotria-Viridis Chacruna
(Whole Leaves)
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