By tradition

Amazonian traditions

For centuries, the peoples of the western Amazon have stewarded a sophisticated body of plant medicine knowledge. The medicines collected here -- ayahuasca, its admixtures, and the ceremonial supports that traditionally accompany it -- are part of an interconnected practice, not isolated substances. To work with them responsibly is to engage with the lineages that carry them.

In this collection

7 medicines

Ayahuasca

Banisteriopsis caapi + Psychotria viridis

Hallucinogenic · 4-8 hours · Intense

The brew at the center of western Amazonian plant medicine practice. Banisteriopsis caapi combined with a DMT-containing leaf.

Bobinsana

Calliandra angustifolia

Gentle to Moderate

Heart-opener admixture and standalone teacher. Used to soften and bring tenderness to the work.

Chiric Sanango

Moderate

A demanding plant in its own right. Used in dietas to develop strength and clarity, often alongside ayahuasca.

Ajo Sacha

Gentle

Garlic vine, used in ritual baths and dietas for clearing and protection. Part of the wider ecosystem of Amazonian plant practice.

Rapé

Nicotiana rustica

Grounding · 15-30 minutes · Moderate

The ceremonial tobacco preparation administered through the nose. Used to clear, ground, and prepare body and mind.

Mambe and Ambil

Erythroxylum coca

Gentle

The coca powder and tobacco paste of the Witoto and neighbouring peoples. A pair, not a single substance, taken together in ritual context.

Guayusa

Ilex guayusa

Gentle

The morning tea of the Kichwa. A stimulant, but also a plant of dream practice and quiet listening.

Each collection is editorial -- a path through the library, not a recommendation. Read each medicine on its own terms.