Noun
A giant vine native to South America (especially Banisteriopsis caapi), noted for its psychotropic properties.
Any of various psychoactive infusions or decoctions prepared from this vine.
Synonyms: Iowaska, yage
Ayahuasqueros have become popular among Western spiritual seekers, who claim that the ayauasqueros and their ayahuasca brews have cured them of everything from depression to addiction to cancer. Source: Internet
But entheogens – from ayahuasca to psilocybin mushrooms – are a very of-the-moment topic, popular anew for their transportive spiritual properties. Source: Internet
Due to the popularity of ayahuasca tourism in South America, there are practitioners in areas frequented by backpackers who make a living from leading ceremonies. Source: Internet
Emily Sinclair, a British doctoral student researching ayahuasca, is part of a group trying to raise awareness about the problem of sexual abuse in the ayahuasca world. Source: Internet
Ayahuasca analogues In modern Europe and North America, ayahuasca analogues are often prepared using non-traditional plants which contain the same alkaloids. Source: Internet
A variety of different recipes are used to make the brew depending on the purpose of the ayahuasca session, citation or local availability of ingredients. Source: Internet