Category: Psychedelics

In recent decades, scientists have confirmed that N,N-Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) is found naturally in a vast range of plants and even some animals. Despite this widespread presence, ingesting ordinary food containing these plants will not produce psychedelic effects due to the body's rapid breakdown of DMT.

According to ancient Amazonian traditions, preparing for an ayahuasca ceremony involves more than just mental readiness. What is the pre-ayahuasca diet is a ceremonial cleansing and purification ritual known as a 'dieta,' designed to enhance the spiritual journey, promote physical safety, and deepen the connection with the plant medicine.

Although commercial cactus water is perfectly safe, certain cacti species contain the powerful psychoactive compound mescaline. The myth surrounding drug content often stems from confusion between hydrating drinks made from cacti like the prickly pear and the hallucinogenic properties found in other specific species like peyote. Understanding the difference is crucial for health and safety.