Ultimate Changa Guide: Effects, Common Uses, Safety

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Changa (chang-ah) is a smoking blend of herbs infused with DMT. At its foundation, changa is a mix of naturally sourced DMT and ayahuasca vine/leaf (Banisteriopsis caapi). These two ingredients are then typically mixed with other herbs. Altogether they synergize to give changa its unique character and healing power. All in all, the purpose of changa is to offer a more accessible way of smoking DMT than freebase DMT crystals so that the users can get more therapeutic benefits out of it. 

Julian Palmer invented changa in the early 2000s in Australia as he was experimenting with new forms of DMT administration. Thus, changa is a relatively new substance in psychedelic culture. It first became popular in Australia and gained wider recognition through the psytrance scene. Since then, changa’s notoriety has continued to grow due to its ease of use and longer duration compared to smoking freebase DMT crystal.

What You Will Learn About Changa

  • Changa is a smoking blend that combines a DMT containing plant (typically naturally occurring), Banisteriopsis caapi and a medley of other herbs. The herbs are infused with DMT. The mix is dissolved into alcohol or any form of ethanol. Then, it’s completely dried and smoked. 
  • Julian Palmer invented changa in the early 2000s in Australia.
  • He created changa as an easier, more pleasant way to smoke DMT than freebase DMT crystals. It has a gentler approach, a longer duration, and many think that it has a broader range of psychedelic effects than freebase DMT crystals. 
  • The name for “changa” came to Palmer during an ayahuasca ceremony. It is an Australian slang word. 
  • There are many possible recipes for changa. Users around the world experiment with their own.
  • Banisteriopsis caapi is the primary herb, also used to make ayahuasca, and usually consists of at least 1/3 of the recipe.
  • A classic recipe includes: mullein (20% ), passionflower (20%), peppermint (20%), calendula (5%), and blue lotus (5% ). One can also create changa with the DMT containing plant and Banisteriopsis caapi only. 
  • DMT is classified as an illegal drug in most countries, which makes changa illegal. However, cultivating plants that contain DMT is usually legal. Check local laws. 

What is Changa?

Changa is a smoking blend of naturally sourced DMT, ayahuasca vine/leaf (B.caapi), and other herbs. The primary herb in changa is the ayahuasca vine. It typically makes up 1/3 of the recipe and activates the other plants in the mix. The experience typically lasts about 15 minutes, but there are ways of extending the high up to 30-40 minutes. (See: Common Way to Use Changa.) 

Originally, changa consisted of a blend of herbs infused with DMT sourced from Acacia obtusifolia bark. The Mimosa hostilis, however, is going to be the DMT source for most of the changa blends today. Though one could use synthetic DMT, in theory, the combination of naturally sourced DMT, the harmala alkaloids from the ayahuasca vine (B.caapi), and an “intelligent alchemy” of other herbs potentiate changa’s psychedelic, healing effects. Technically, any herb can be added into changa, and users around the world design their blends.  

Furthermore, the act of smoking versus drinking changes the way the body processes the substance. When drinking ayahuasca, the enzymes are inhibited in the stomach then the effects spread throughout the body. Changa, since one smokes it, works differently. By smoking, the lungs absorb the blend directly, and it goes straight to the brain. This system creates a unique effect overall.

The theory behind changa: very small amounts of smoked harmine can produce as much as a “50% MAO-A inhibition.”

Let’s unpack that sentence.

Vocab’ Break

An alkaloid: A member of a large group of chemicals that are made by plants and have nitrogen in them. Nicotine is a well-known alkaloid and so is morphine. 

Harmine: A hallucinogenic alkaloid found in a variety of plants around the world. Banisteriopsis caapi, used for ayahuasca and changa, contains harmine. The plant acts through the harmala alkaloids by inhibiting the MAO-A.

MAO-A: An enzyme in the brain that breaks down neurotransmitters such as noradrenaline, adrenaline, serotonin, and dopamine. It’s a key function is in ensuring that the brain is working properly. Drugs that inhibit MAO-A and MAO-B are used clinically to treat psychiatric and neurological disorders. The way the harmine alkaloid affects serotonin results in the psychedelic effect. This may also be how it works therapeutically.

Harmine and tetrahydroharmine from the ayahuasca vine are the key alkaloids in changa. They synergize well with DMT in lower doses. Harmine inhibits the MAO-A enzyme, which suggests that it could have a positive impact on how the brain functions overall. 

Is Changa the Same as DMT?

Smoking freebase DMT effects are very intense, shocking to the system and are short-lasting. Upon smoking DMT, it usually blasts users to another dimension, and the experience lasts about five minutes. Retaining the visions and integrating the information from the experience is somewhat difficult for many people.

Julian Palmer created changa to offer users the benefits of DMT without the intensity, shock, and difficulty of smoking straight DMT. Many users find changa has a gentler onset, a broader range of psychedelic effects, and lasts longer (15-40 min). One can smoke a little, for example, and have a more relaxed experience. 

Furthermore, people are able to communicate with the plant spirits. It is even possible, users report, to communicate with the ayahuasca spirit. Though an experience like this is possible with crystal DMT, it can also just be a portal to other information that has nothing to do with any plant spirit. “Changa,” Palmer says, “by virtue of being embedded in plants seems to be more conducive to communication with the plants.”

Vocab’ Break 

Mystical Experiences: Psychologist, Rachel Harris, observed that the bond a user cultivates with the plant spirit of ayahuasca facilitates healing. In psychedelic terms, this could classify as a “mystical” experience. Studies at John Hopkins University concluded that mystical experiences potentiate therapeutic and healing outcomes. “Although modern Western medicine doesn’t typically consider ‘spiritual’ or ‘religious’ experiences as one of the tools in the arsenal against sickness, our findings suggest that these encounters often lead to improvements in mental health.” Thus, the connection established between the person and plant spirit may support one’s health overall.

Common Ways to Use Changa

Changa is a smoking blend. One could add any plant or herb to the mix, and users customize their recipes depending on the desired effect. Mimosa hostilis and acacia species are natural sources of DMT. Most of the changa found today will include DMT from the Mimosa hostilis. Most Australians prefer acacia.

One blend consists of only Banisteriopsis caapi leaf and DMT. Users also make changa without the ayahuasca vine, called “enhanced leaf.” However, Palmer argues that the ayahuasca vine activates the other herbs, affects the duration of the experience, and smooths out the smoke.

How to Smoke Changa: Best Practices

When it comes to how to smoke changa, you have a lot of options. Changa can be smoked out of any smoking device, including a bong, bubbler, pipe, or vaporizer. While more wasteful, changa is also commonly rolled into joints like you would with cannabis. The best smoking device depends on the effect you desire, the ratio of the changa blend you’re working with, and personal preference.

Bongs, likely the most common smoking device used for changa, reliably lead to breakthrough experiences. This is especially the case when smoking high-ratio changa blends where only a single big hit is required. When smoking changa out of a bong or pipe, pack approximately 40-100 mg of changa for a 1:1 ratio blend. Then, apply the flame from about an inch above the bowl to light just the uppermost part. Breath slowly and deeply, holding each hit for 10-20 seconds. 

When vaporizing changa, many users prefer the Glass VaporGenie (GVG) for its smoothness. However, it’s important to note the harmalas in changa require a much higher temperature to vaporize than the DMT. This makes effects from vaporizing more closely resemble freebase DMT unless higher temperatures (230°C+) are used. Successful combustion can have a bit of a learning curve with this vaporizer. Many users find success moving the flame or torch around the bowl in a circular motion, about an inch from the rim. Similar to the other methods, inhale slowly and steadily, holding the hits for 10-20 seconds.

Dosage

A light changa blend consists of 25-30% DMT. A medium blend has 35-30% of DMT. 50% is a strong blend. Anything more than 50% would become more of a DMT experience. 

What draws many users to this blend is that they can decide the dosage for themself. One does not need a lot however to have a fulfilling experience. Palmer says that even a small puff of a joint is “enough to brighten color, amplify perception, and clarity the activity of the mind and bring alignments to thoughts.” Overall, the range of experiences possible on changa is broad.

Types of Experiences

One can use it to enhance one’s experience socially or recreationally, with friends for example, and to produce a powerful DMT experience that has an other-dimensional feel and field of vision. Some users report that adding a large amount of harmine or Syrian rue extract will lengthen the duration and create a “heavier” experience that involves deeper emotional processing. 

Vocab’ Break

Syrian rue: a plant that can cause hallucinations and have stimulating effects when ingested. Syrian rue is an MAOI used to potentiate psychedelic substances and extend the duration of their effects.  

MAOI: a class of drugs that inhibit the activity of one or both monoamine oxidase enzymes: monoamine oxidase A (MAO-A) and monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B). MAOIs were the first type of antidepressant drugs, developed in the 1950s. They are also used to treat nervous system disorders such as panic disorder and social phobia as well as neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease.

What is Changa Made of?

The ingredients include a DMT extract from a natural source and at least one herb that functions as an MAO inhibitor (B.caapi). The amount of MAOI used affects the duration of the trip. Changa usually contains a variety of other herbs of the user’s choice as well. Any herb or plant could be added to the mix. Therefore, it is important to know what herbs are in the blend and the possible effects that they might have.

In short, the DMT is infused into a blend of herbs that is dissolved into alcohol or any form of ethanol. The mixture is then dried completely and smoked. One can use synthetic DMT. However, many users find that naturally sourced DMT is richer, smoother, aligns better with the human system, and facilitates informational exchange between the user and plant spirit. 

A “classic” changa recipe:

  • 30% ayahuasca vine and/or leaf | 20% mullein | 20% passionflower | 20% peppermint | 5% calendula | 5% blue lotus.

In taking the other herbs listed and how they factor into the blend, the passionflower might increase the effects of MAOIs imprint and provide a calming effect. This is supposed to balance the stimulating effect of DMT. Mullein is a respiratory healer and has a soothing effect overall. Blue lotus has distinct psychoactive properties that are bright and pleasurable. Peppermint, in this case, smooths out the smoke and taste. A good blend should not feel like smoking at all. Other herbs that Palmer recommends are lemon balm, damiana, and cornflower.

Other blends include:

  • Minty Blast: 40% Caapi | 35% Peppermint | 25% Mullein 
  • The Mekong: 50% Passionflower | 50% Blue lotus
  • Twisted Fruit: 50% Caapi | 20% Salvia | 30% Mugwort + Bufotenine

How to Make and Prepare Changa

While there are several preparation methods for changa, it is commonly made by infusing extracted DMT and harmala alkaloids into a synergistic blend of herbs. This herb/DMT infusion is easily dissolvable in a solvent like alcohol, which is subsequently evaporated and dried for smoking. 

Depending on the ratio of DMT to harmala alkaloids used, the effects of changa can be anything from a meditation boost to an out-of-body journey into hyperspace. A 1:1 harmala/DMT ratio is a good starting point for most users. This can be further adjusted depending on individual sensitivity and preferences by experimenting with different ratios.

Materials

The recipe below creates just over 2 grams of changa at a ratio of 50% DMT to leaf matter (50mg changa = 25mg DMT). For this preparation, you will need:

  • 250 mg harmalas 
  • 1g DMT
  • 750mg herbs (see ‘Herbs’ section)
  • 1 shot glass
  • 1 pot with 1-2 inches of water
  • 1 glass bowl
  • 30-45 mL solvent (e.g. methanol, isopropyl alcohol, or 80%+ high-purity ethanol)

Procedure

For this procedure, the DMT is extracted from Mimosa hostilis root bark and harmalas (harmaline/harmine freebase) extracted from Syrian rue seeds or B. caapi vine.

  • Mix together the preferred herbs and chop them to a uniform size, similar to freshly ground cannabis.
  • Create a mini hot water bath using the double boiler method: heat a pan of water to a simmer and fit a glass bowl on top. This quickens the dissolving process and keeps the highly flammable solvent away from the heat source.
  • Dissolve 250mg harmalas in 30-45mL of solvent. Stir well.
  • Once the harmalas are dissolved, add 750 mg of DMT. For a weaker 1:2 or 1:3 ratio changa blend, add 500 mg or 333mg of DMT, respectively.
  • Add 750 mg of leaf matter to the bottom of the shot glass. 
  • Add the harmala/DMT solvent solution to the shot glass until completely soaked.
  • When everything in the shot glass has soaked up and the solvent starts to evaporate, spread the mixture onto a baking tray for further evaporation. This gives the mixture more air to completely evaporate, leaving no trace of the solvent in the smoke.
  • Let the leaf completely dry in the baking tray. It should smell floral and fresh.

Herbs

Below is a list of common herbs used in changa blends, all of which vary in their flavors, smoothness, and effects. If the desired herbs are known to be harsh when smoked, it’s possible to infuse the herbs in the solvent prior to making the changa to retain the herb’s flavor and aroma. Many of these herbs contain MAOIs, but not at a concentration that would activate the DMT in the changa. 

  • Damiana
  • Blue/Pink/White lotus (flower petals)
  • Passionflower
  • Peppermint
  • Brugmansia
  • Eucalyptus
  • Mint
  • Mullein
  • Yerba green
  • Skullcap leaf
  • Lemon Balm 
  • Calea zacatechichi (Dream herb)
  • Chaliponga leaf
  • Chamomile petals
  • Jasmine flowers
  • Agrimony
  • Lavender 
  • Lobelia
  • Nettle
  • Mugwort
  • Jurema flowers
  • Pao d’arco
  • Lion’s tail
  • Justicia Pectoralis
  • California poppy 
  • Hermia salicifolia
  • White sage
  • Marshmallow

Additives

  • Cannabis. Cannabis is often added as one of the final herbs in the blend or added along with changa when rolling a joint. Depending on your personal relationship with cannabis, it can synergize nicely with the harmalas or potentially cloud the experience. 
  • Bufotenine. Also known as 5-hydroxy-DMT, bufotenine extract is added for its visionary effects.
  • 5-MeO-DMT. 5-MeO-DMT as an additive should be approached with caution, as the MAOIs in changa may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.
  • Salvia divinorum. Both S. divinorum leaf or salvinorin extract are known to be potent synergizers with changa, opening and enabling a highly spiritual experience.

Common Blends

Depending on your preferences, changa can contain a wide range of herbs. Altogether, these create a customizable blend that varies in their effects, aromas, and flavors. 

Among these, mullein in particular is a popular addition as a base herb because of its smoothness, absorbency, and healing qualities for the respiratory system. Some herbs, such as Blue Lotus, boost the visual aesthetics of the final blend. Flavorful herbs like peppermint and lavender can add to the overall smoking experience.

For 50% DMT changa, common blends include:

  • Ayahuasca Android: 70% B. caapi | 30% Chaliponga
  • Dream Scape: 60% Calea zacatechichi | 40% Brugmansia 
  • Sweet Discovery: 37.5% Lavender | 37.5% Calamus | 25%  Eucalyptus
  • Electric Sheep: 50% Blue Lotus | 50% Calea zacatechichi
  • Bancopuma: 33% B. caapi | 22% Mullein | 22% Peppermint | 20% Passionflower | 3% Blue Lotus
  • Awareness: 37.5% Yerba Green | 37.5% Nettle | 25% Mint
  • Witch Drum: 40% Blue Lotus | 40% Calea zacatechichi | 20% Passionflower

History

The act of smoking DMT has a significant history. Many Brazilians believe that changa is an ancient indigenous traditional blend. Taking one example out of many, yopo (a DMT source) has been smoked in Jujuy Province in Argentina for 4,000 years. In other words, smoking DMT in some form is not a new idea. 

Julian Palmer invented the smoking blend in the early 2000s as an alternative way to smoke DMT. At that time, the shock of smoking freebase DMT crystal turned off many Australian users. The “getting blasted out of cannon” experience was often disturbing and too confusing to integrate. Palmer wanted to create a more accessible DMT experience that would allow people to use it more regularly and get more out of it therapeutically. He says, “Initial prototypes [of changa] involved making joints of the ayahuasca vine, then sprinkling DMT onto them and also making joints of mullein and peppermint…” 

In making changa, Palmer had been “inspired by hearing and reading of people infusing DMT in herbs, typically parsley, but also mullein and mint.”

Typically, the DMT is naturally sourced instead of synthetic and the amount used in changa is between 25-30%. 

Commonly Reported Effects of Changa

Users claim that changa has a physically relaxing and calming effect. The effects of changa typically last about 10-15 minutes and aftereffects tend to last about 20-25 minutes. It comes on quickly and gently, and the comedown is agreeable. If the MAOI is stronger in dose, it can extend the trip up to 40 minutes and create a more grounded experience overall. 

Common Effects Include:

  • Enhanced awareness.
  • An alignment of mind, body, heart, and spirit. 
  • Heart-opening.
  • Visuals that range from brighter colors, geometric patterns, and seemingly “alien” entities. 
  • Time distortion.
  • Pain-relief.

Most users experience the effect of DMT as being very visual. If one does not want to have a full psychedelic experience, inhaling a small amount will boost your state of mind. “You may not get visuals, but you’ll likely experience an opening of the heart: a warm feeling in your chest,” Palmer says. 

Effects at Different Stages

Reports indicate that the initial stage of changa produces an expanded state of awareness, similar to LSD or another psychedelic. Reality appears sharper but visuals are uncommon. For many, this stage is followed by geometric patterns and colors. Some have visual experiences that are coherent. Some appear to be “alien” in form rather than a projection of one’s mind/body. These include entities. As Georgia Gaia observed below, the normal rules of time and space may dissolve, and the “observed and observer become one.” 

User Report

Researcher and changa-expert Giorgia Gaia said that after smoking a small amount of changa that she “…understood that linearity of time is an illusion: I saw it moving forward and backward. Sometimes in slow motion, sometimes fast forward, as you can play with an old-fashioned audio cassette. I had a look into a different timeline. I believe you can switch: you can go and see other dimensions and other evolutions of humankind.”

Users have also reported that changa helped them in overcoming addictions to substances such as crystal meth or cocaine

Clinical Study

Furthermore, a study from 2019, published in the Journal of Psychedelic Studies, found that changa produced long-lasting pain relief. Pain is symptomatic of many health conditions, physical and psychological. The researchers observed that the way changa interacts with several neurotransmitter systems enhanced mood and produced anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and plasticity-promoting effects. 

Can You Break Through on Changa?

Julian Palmer originally designed it to be a sub-breakthrough experience. The intention behind changa was to provide a gentler way for people to approach DMT. According to users, sub-breakthrough experiences can be intense too. Breakthrough experiences, however, are possible to achieve with changa.

Safety Precautions

There are a variety of factors to be aware of. First, any amount of DMT could be overwhelming and some are more sensitive to it than others. Second, it’s hard to determine how much MAOI or DMT content is in the blend unless you made it or have an inherent understanding of how these substances work together. The other herbs involved in the mix might trigger allergies or might not have the expected effect. Furthermore, as with any other psychedelics, if one doesn’t make it themself then there is a possibility of adulterants being added. Additionally, solvents such as methanol and acetone should not be used to make changa because they can leave chemical residues that are toxic to smoke. 

Anecdotal evidence suggests that users of DMT not mix it with other substances besides an MAOI. It is not advised to smoke changa if someone has taken MDMA or is taking an SSRI because there is a possibility of inducing “serotonin syndrome” which occurs when the body is overwhelmed with too much serotonin. People who have pre-existing heart conditions or mental health issues in their medical history are also at risk of having dangerous complications.

FAQ

What Does Changa Mean in Spanish?

In Spanish, changa means “woman who looks like a monkey.” 

How is Changa Made?

Changa is a smoking blend that is typically made of a naturally-occurring DMT, ayahuasca vine/leaf, and a customizable variety of other herbs. 

How do you Smoke Changa?

You can smoke changa out of any smoking device.

DMT is classified as an illegal drug in most countries. However, cultivating plants that contain DMT is usually legal. Check local laws. 

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4-AcO-DMT Guide: Benefits, Effects, Safety, and Legality
This guide tells you everything about 4 AcO DMT & 5 MeO DMT, that belong to the tryptamine class, and are similar but slightly different to DMT.

How Much Does LSD Cost? When shopping around for that magical psychedelic substance, there can be many uncertainties when new to buying LSD. You may be wondering how much does LSD cost? In this article, we will discuss what to expect when purchasing LSD on the black market, what forms LSD is sold in, and the standard breakdown of buying LSD in quantity.   Navy Use of LSD on the Dark Web The dark web is increasingly popular for purchasing illegal substances. The US Navy has now noticed this trend with their staff. Read to learn more.   Having Sex on LSD: What You Need to Know Can you have sex on LSD? Read our guide to learn everything about sex on acid, from lowered inhibitions to LSD users quotes on sex while tripping.   A Drug That Switches off an LSD Trip A pharmaceutical company is developing an “off-switch” drug for an LSD trip, in the case that a bad trip can happen. Some would say there is no such thing.   Queen of Hearts: An Interview with Liz Elliot on Tim Leary and LSD The history of psychedelia, particularly the British experience, has been almost totally written by men. Of the women involved, especially those who were in the thick of it, little has been written either by or about them. A notable exception is Liz Elliot.   LSD Guide: Effects, Common Uses, Safety LSD, Lysergic acid diethylamide, or just acid is one of the most important psychedelics ever discovered. What did history teach us?   Microdosing LSD & Common Dosage Explained Microdosing, though imperceivable, is showing to have many health benefits–here is everything you want to know about microdosing LSD.   LSD Resources Curious to learn more about LSD? This guide includes comprehensive LSD resources containing books, studies and more.   LSD as a Spiritual Aid There is common consent that the evolution of mankind is paralleled by the increase and expansion of consciousness. From the described process of how consciousness originates and develops, it becomes evident that its growth depends on its faculty of perception. Therefore every means of improving this faculty should be used.   Legendary LSD Blotter Art: A Hidden Craftsmanship Have you ever heard of LSD blotter art? Explore the trippy world of LSD art and some of the top artists of LSD blotter art.   LSD and Exercise: Does it Work? LSD and exercise? Learn why high-performing athletes are taking hits of LSD to improve their overall potential.   Jan Bastiaans Treated Holocaust Survivors with LSD Dutch psychiatrist, Jan Bastiaans administered LSD-assisted therapy to survivors of the Holocaust. A true war hero and pioneer of psychedelic-therapy.   LSD and Spiritual Awakening I give thanks for LSD, which provided the opening that led me to India in 1971 and brought me to Neem Karoli Baba, known as Maharajji. Maharajji is described by the Indians as a “knower of hearts.”   How LSD is Made: Everything You Need to Know Ever wonder how to make LSD? Read our guide to learn everything you need to know about the procedures of how LSD is made.   How to Store LSD: Best Practices Learn the best way to store LSD, including the proper temperature and conditions to maximize how long LSD lasts when stored.   Bicycle Day: The Discovery of LSD Every year on April 19th, psychonauts join forces to celebrate Bicycle Day. Learn about the famous day when Albert Hoffman first discovered the effects of LSD.   Cary Grant: A Hollywood Legend On LSD Cary Grant was a famous actor during the 1930’s-60’s But did you know Grant experimented with LSD? Read our guide to learn more.   Albert Hofmann: LSD — My Problem Child Learn about Albert Hofmann and his discovery of LSD, along with the story of Bicycle Day and why it marks a historic milestone.   Babies are High: What Does LSD Do To Your Brain What do LSD and babies have in common? Researchers at the Imperial College in London discover that an adult’s brain on LSD looks like a baby’s brain.   1P LSD: Effects, Benefits, Safety Explained 1P LSD is an analogue of LSD and homologue of ALD-25. Here is everything you want to know about 1P LSD and how it compares to LSD.   Francis Crick, DNA & LSD Type ‘Francis Crick LSD’ into Google, and the result will be 30,000 links. Many sites claim that Crick (one of the two men responsible for discovering the structure of DNA), was either under the influence of LSD at the time of his revelation or used the drug to help with his thought processes during his research. Is this true?   What Happens If You Overdose on LSD? A recent article presented three individuals who overdosed on LSD. Though the experience was unpleasant, the outcomes were remarkably positive.

The Ayahuasca Experience
Ayahuasca is both a medicine and a visionary aid. You can employ ayahuasca for physical, mental, emotional and spiritual repair, and you can engage with the power of ayahuasca for deeper insight and realization. If you consider attainment of knowledge in the broadest perspective, you can say that at all times, ayahuasca heals.

 

Trippy Talk: Meet Ayahuasca with Sitaramaya Sita and PlantTeachers
Sitaramaya Sita is a spiritual herbalist, pusangera, and plant wisdom practitioner formally trained in the Shipibo ayahuasca tradition.

 

The Therapeutic Value of Ayahuasca
My best description of the impact of ayahuasca is that it’s a rocket boost to psychospiritual growth and unfolding, my professional specialty during my thirty-five years of private practice.

 

Microdosing Ayahuasca: Common Dosage Explained
What is ayahuasca made of and what is considered a microdose? Explore insights with an experienced Peruvian brewmaster and learn more about this practice.

 

Ayahuasca Makes Neuron Babies in Your Brain
Researchers from Beckley/Sant Pau Research Program have shared the latest findings in their study on the effects of ayahuasca on neurogenesis.

 

The Fatimiya Sufi Order and Ayahuasca
In this interview, the founder of the Fatimiya Sufi Order,  N. Wahid Azal, discusses the history and uses of plant medicines in Islamic and pre-Islamic mystery schools.

 

Consideration Ayahuasca for Treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Research indicates that ayahuasca mimics mechanisms of currently accepted treatments for PTSD. In order to understand the implications of ayahuasca treatment, we need to understand how PTSD develops.

 

Brainwaves on Ayahuasca: A Waking Dream State
In a study researchers shared discoveries showing ingredients found in Ayahuasca impact the brainwaves causing a “waking dream” state.

 

Cannabis and Ayahuasca: Mixing Entheogenic Plants
Cannabis and Ayahuasca: most people believe they shouldn’t be mixed. Read this personal experience peppered with thoughts from a pro cannabis Peruvian Shaman.

 

Ayahuasca Retreat 101: Everything You Need to Know to Brave the Brew
Ayahuasca has been known to be a powerful medicinal substance for millennia. However, until recently, it was only found in the jungle. Word of its deeply healing and cleansing properties has begun to spread across the world as many modern, Western individuals are seeking spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical well-being. More ayahuasca retreat centers are emerging in the Amazon and worldwide to meet the demand.

 

Ayahuasca Helps with Grief
A new study published in psychopharmacology found that ayahuasca helped those suffering from the loss of a loved one up to a year after treatment.

 

Ayahuasca Benefits: Clinical Improvements for Six Months
Ayahuasca benefits can last six months according to studies. Read here to learn about the clinical improvements from drinking the brew.

 

Ayahuasca Culture: Indigenous, Western, And The Future
Ayahuasca has been use for generations in the Amazon. With the rise of retreats and the brew leaving the rainforest how is ayahuasca culture changing?

 

Ayahuasca Guide: Effects, Common Uses, Safety
The Amazonian brew, Ayahuasca has a long history and wide use. Read our guide to learn all about the tea from its beginnings up to modern-day interest.

 

Ayahuasca and the Godhead: An Interview with Wahid Azal of the Fatimiya Sufi Order
Wahid Azal, a Sufi mystic of The Fatimiya Sufi Order and an Islamic scholar, talks about entheogens, Sufism, mythology, and metaphysics.

 

Ayahuasca and the Feminine: Women’s Roles, Healing, Retreats, and More
Ayahuasca is lovingly called “grandmother” or “mother” by many. Just how feminine is the brew? Read to learn all about women and ayahuasca.

What Is the Standard of Care for Ketamine Treatments?
Ketamine therapy is on the rise in light of its powerful results for treatment-resistant depression. But, what is the current standard of care for ketamine? Read to find out.

What Is Dissociation and How Does Ketamine Create It?
Dissociation can take on multiple forms. So, what is dissociation like and how does ketamine create it? Read to find out.

Having Sex on Ketamine: Getting Physical on a Dissociative
Curious about what it could feel like to have sex on a dissociate? Find out all the answers in our guide to sex on ketamine.

Special K: The Party Drug
Special K refers to Ketamine when used recreationally. Learn the trends as well as safety information around this substance.

Kitty Flipping: When Ketamine and Molly Meet
What is it, what does it feel like, and how long does it last? Read to explore the mechanics of kitty flipping.

Ketamine vs. Esketamine: 3 Important Differences Explained
Ketamine and esketamine are used to treat depression. But what’s the difference between them? Read to learn which one is right for you: ketamine vs. esketamine.

Guide to Ketamine Treatments: Understanding the New Approach
Ketamine is becoming more popular as more people are seeing its benefits. Is ketamine a fit? Read our guide for all you need to know about ketamine treatments.

Ketamine Treatment for Eating Disorders
Ketamine is becoming a promising treatment for various mental health conditions. Read to learn how individuals can use ketamine treatment for eating disorders.

Ketamine Resources, Studies, and Trusted Information
Curious to learn more about ketamine? This guide includes comprehensive ketamine resources containing books, studies and more.

Ketamine Guide: Effects, Common Uses, Safety
Our ultimate guide to ketamine has everything you need to know about this “dissociative anesthetic” and how it is being studied for depression treatment.

Ketamine for Depression: A Mental Health Breakthrough
While antidepressants work for some, many others find no relief. Read to learn about the therapeutic uses of ketamine for depression.

Ketamine for Addiction: Treatments Offering Hope
New treatments are offering hope to individuals suffering from addiction diseases. Read to learn how ketamine for addiction is providing breakthrough results.

Microdosing Ketamine & Common Dosages Explained
Microdosing, though imperceivable, is showing to have many health benefits–here is everything you want to know about microdosing ketamine.

How to Ease a Ketamine Comedown
Knowing what to expect when you come down from ketamine can help integrate the experience to gain as much value as possible.

How to Store Ketamine: Best Practices
Learn the best ways how to store ketamine, including the proper temperature and conditions to maximize how long ketamine lasts when stored.

How To Buy Ketamine: Is There Legal Ketamine Online?
Learn exactly where it’s legal to buy ketamine, and if it’s possible to purchase legal ketamine on the internet.

How Long Does Ketamine Stay in Your System?
How long does ketamine stay in your system? Are there lasting effects on your body? Read to discover the answers!

How Ketamine is Made: Everything You Need to Know
Ever wonder how to make Ketamine? Read our guide to learn everything you need to know about the procedures of how Ketamine is made.

Colorado on Ketamine: First Responders Waiver Programs
Fallout continues after Elijah McClain. Despite opposing recommendations from some city council, Colorado State Health panel recommends the continued use of ketamine by medics for those demonstrating “excited delirium” or “extreme agitation”.

Types of Ketamine: Learn the Differences & Uses for Each
Learn about the different types of ketamine and what they are used for—and what type might be right for you. Read now to find out!

Kitty Flipping: When Ketamine and Molly Meet
What is it, what does it feel like, and how long does it last? Read to explore the mechanics of kitty flipping.

MDMA & Ecstasy Guide: Effects, Common Uses, Safety
Our ultimate guide to MDMA has everything you want to know about Ecstasy from how it was developed in 1912 to why it’s being studied today.

How To Get the Most out of Taking MDMA as a Couple
Taking MDMA as a couple can lead to exciting experiences. Read here to learn how to get the most of of this love drug in your relationship.

Common MDMA Dosage & Microdosing Explained
Microdosing, though imperceivable, is showing to have many health benefits–here is everything you want to know about microdosing MDMA.

Having Sex on MDMA: What You Need to Know
MDMA is known as the love drug… Read our guide to learn all about sex on MDMA and why it is beginning to makes its way into couple’s therapy.

How MDMA is Made: Common Procedures Explained
Ever wonder how to make MDMA? Read our guide to learn everything you need to know about the procedures of how MDMA is made.

Hippie Flipping: When Shrooms and Molly Meet
What is it, what does it feel like, and how long does it last? Explore the mechanics of hippie flipping and how to safely experiment.

How Cocaine is Made: Common Procedures Explained
Ever wonder how to make cocaine? Read our guide to learn everything you need to know about the procedures of how cocaine is made.

A Christmas Sweater with Santa and Cocaine
This week, Walmart came under fire for a “Let it Snow” Christmas sweater depicting Santa with lines of cocaine. Columbia is not merry about it.

Ultimate Cocaine Guide: Effects, Common Uses, Safety
This guide covers what you need to know about Cocaine, including common effects and uses, legality, safety precautions and top trends today.

NEWS: An FDA-Approved Cocaine Nasal Spray
The FDA approved a cocaine nasal spray called Numbrino, which has raised suspicions that the pharmaceutical company, Lannett Company Inc., paid off the FDA..

The Ultimate Guide to Cannabis Bioavailability
What is bioavailability and how can it affect the overall efficacy of a psychedelic substance? Read to learn more.

Cannabis Research Explains Sociability Behaviors
New research by Dr. Giovanni Marsicano shows social behavioral changes occur as a result of less energy available to the neurons. Read here to learn more.

The Cannabis Shaman
If recreational and medical use of marijuana is becoming accepted, can the spiritual use as well? Experiential journalist Rak Razam interviews Hamilton Souther, founder of the 420 Cannabis Shamanism movement…

Cannabis Guide: Effects, Common Uses, Safety
Our ultimate guide to Cannabis has everything you want to know about this popular substances that has psychedelic properties.

Cannabis and Ayahuasca: Mixing Entheogenic Plants
Cannabis and Ayahuasca: most people believe they shouldn’t be mixed. Read this personal experience peppered with thoughts from a procannabis Peruvian Shaman.

CBD-Rich Cannabis Versus Single-Molecule CBD
A ground-breaking study has documented the superior therapeutic properties of whole plant Cannabis extract as compared to synthetic cannabidiol (CBD), challenging the medical-industrial complex’s notion that “crude” botanical preparations are less effective than single-molecule compounds.

Cannabis Has Always Been a Medicine
Modern science has already confirmed the efficacy of cannabis for most uses described in the ancient medical texts, but prohibitionists still claim that medical cannabis is “just a ruse.”

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