Medicinal Plants
Ayahuasca
Scientific name: Banisteriopsis caapi
Family: Malpighiaceae Juss
Properties: Is mixed with Chacruna. Contains monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOIs). The MAOIs allow the DMT in Chacruna to be orally active. Has a purging effect.
Chacruna
Scientific name: Psychotria viridis
Family: Rubiaceae
Properties: Is mixed with Ayahuasca. Contains DMT (Dimethyltryptamine) tryptamines that produce visions in ceremony.
Ajo Sacha
Scientific name: Mansoa alliacea
Family: Bignoniaceae
Properties: Treats inflammation and arthritis. Strengths the body and will. Cleans negative energies.
Chiric Sanango
Scientific name: Brunfelsia grandiflora
Family: Solanaceae
Properties: It produces cold chills in the body. Relieves arthritis and helps to deal with fears.
Tobacco
Scientific name: Nicotiana tabacum
Family: Solanaceae
Properties: Cleans and purifies the body and spirit.
Bobinsana
Scientific name: Calliandra angustifolia
Family: Mimosaeae
Properties: Used to cleanse the blood and to open and heal the heart.
Planta de la Vida
Scientific name: Synadenium grantii
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Properties: Cleans the body of bacterias, viruses and and cancer cells.
Yawarpanga
Scientific name: Aristolochia didyma
Family: Aristolochiaceae
Properties: Strongest purging plant in the Amazon. In Quechua means remove demons from the blood. Detoxifies the blood and organs.