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Comprehensive Guide to Hallucinogenic Plants

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Ayahuasca (Banisteriopsis caapi (Spruce ex Griseb.) Morton Malpighiaceae)

Comprehensive Guide to Hallucinogenic Plants March 12, 2025

Banisteriopsis caapi (Spruce ex Griseb.) Morton, a vine native to South America and belonging to the Malpighiaceae plant family, is well known for its role as a primary component in the renowned psychoactive beverage known as ‘ayahuasca’, which also includes the herb Psychotria viridis Ruiz & Pav. Ethnic groups have historically employed the concoction for ceremonial, therapeutic, and...