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Psychotria viridis
Tradition of Use: Amazonian indigenous (Ayahuasca ingredient)
DMT source (psychoactive), traditional shamanic use, serotonergic
Traditional brew (Ayahuasca)
Traditional ceremonial use only under experienced guidance
DMT (N,N-Dimethyltryptamine), beta-carbolines
Dangerous with MAO inhibitors, antidepressants, many medications; ILLEGAL in most countries
Pregnancy; psychiatric conditions; cardiovascular disease; many medications; CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
Evidence Level:
Not applicable - traditional sacrament, not medicine
Clinical Notes:
Sacred plant in Ayahuasca; contains DMT; ILLEGAL in most countries; ceremonial use only; included for ethnobotanical completeness
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