Ayahuasca

Ayahuasca is an infusion of the Banisteriopsis caapi vine, often used along side with various plant admixtures (See Nicotiana rustica, Brugmansia, Psychotria viridis, Diplopteris, Mimosa hostilis, Alchornea floribunda, Cyprus sp.). Ayahuasca is used as a folk medicine and religious sacrament during healing ceremonies by Amazonian tribes. The use of the vine as a psychedelic sacrement is now becoming popular in the west and throughout the world. The word Ayahuasca (Pronounced a.ja.wa.ska) means Vine of Souls or Vine of the Dead for its ability to allow the shaman to enter sacred realms, to heal, to divine and to worship.

The practice of integrating Ayahuasca into religion for use as a spiritual catalyst during worship is a growing worldwide movement. The Santo Daime, founded in Brazil in the 1930s, is a spiritual practice that fuses South American Shamanism with Folk Catholicism. The portuguese translation of the word Daime means "Give Me," a phrase often found throughout the hymns sung during trabalhos. The word, trabalhos means "works" and refers to the ceremony in which the congregation consumes Daime as a group and sings hymns while dancing and shaking maracas often leading to a quiet state of individual reflection and concentration. The use of Ayahuasca and other plant teachers for visionary experiences as well as for healing purposes appears to be ancient. According to tradition, Banisteriopsis Caapi Vine, contains a sentient intelligence - with vast knowledge - which reveals guidance; the proper steps to follow in case of emotional or psychological problems, and even remedies that may be used for healing. Esphand (Peganum harmala) is often used as an Ayahuasca analouge. ayahuasca

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