Natural Hallucinogenic Substance Used by the Incas: Ayahuasca

Ayahuasca, a component of a kind of vine tree; Often used in Brazil, Peru and Ecuador. This plant, which is also used in religious worship and rituals, is actually quite special for the local people.

The naturally occurring components in it inner journey and enlightenment it was showing. We don’t know how true it is, but many people ‘consciously’ drink the tea of ​​this plant to lose consciousness!

Ayahuasca naturally contains a psychedelic substance called NN-dimethyltryptamine (DMT).

DMT is a very powerful hallucinogenic chemical. This component, which also causes chemical changes in the brain of the person consuming it, is naturally secreted in humans at the time of birth and death.

The person who drinks ayahuasca tea due to its contents suffers from hallucinations and loses consciousness. Users say that they go on a journey to their inner world from the moment they drink it and a voice came from within them, They say that they act according to this sound.

But this plant is not as innocent as we think. It is also worth noting that sometimes this inner journey of people who use it results in death. Because this plant is actually a natural poison and should be used in a very controlled manner.

Although the origin of the plant is not known exactly, local people have been using it for about 1000 years.

ayahuasca, said to be used in shamanic ritualsIt was used in rituals to make extraterrestrial connections. Nor can we expect such a plant to be legal, can we? It is banned in many countries. Therefore, those who want to consume this tea travel to South American countries, especially Peru.

Certain groups still He uses ayahuasca in his religious rituals. But its use is not limited to this. It has a psychological as well as a religious dimension. There are too many people who use it to heal their psychological traumas.

If used, unconscious states that last for hours take place. For this, it is said that it should be supervised by the Shaman, if possible, in a controlled manner.

A special ceremony is being prepared for Ayahuasca, people should avoid smoking, alcohol and various substances hours in advance just to consume this tea in a controlled manner, and it is not recommended to have sex. Besides, those who want to consume the plant People should follow a vegan diet in the 2-4 weeks range. The reason for this is to rid the body of toxins as much as possible.

The ceremony is usually held at night and lasts until the effect wears off. The ceremony is led by a shaman, and ayahuasca is divided into several doses and given to individuals. Its effect can be felt within 20 minutes at the earliest and 60 minutes at the latest.

The effect is purely personal. While some experience psychological enlightenment, others are afraid and anxious. So unfortunately not every user is relieved!

As the effects are personal, it is possible to experience a different effect in each use. Ayahuasca, which is consumed in a controlled manner in the company of a shaman, also shows side effects such as vomiting and diarrhea when its effect is over. These are considered completely normal, as they are a sign of purification of the body.

It is also used in the treatment of problems such as trauma, anxiety disorder and addiction.

In a study of 29 people with severe depression, it was observed that a single dose of ayahuasca led to significant improvements in the severity of depression. Studies have shown that this plant It has also proven to have a positive effect in the treatment of problems such as depression, anxiety, anxiety and stress.

How can such a beneficial tea be so dangerous that it can kill people? Let’s give another piece of information while thinking about this paradox. According to a study, this plant was also used by the Incas. But neither in a ritual nor to treat psychological traumas!

The reason is still the same: to relax. But for the relief of the children who will be sacrificed.

Victim children aged 4 to 8 years Incas, Days before they were ceremonially killed and buried in Peru’s Mount Ampato, they drank ayahuasca tea, which had a calming and calming effect on their nerves. Bioarchaeologist Dagmara Socha of the University of Warsaw, Poland, and her colleagues found that the corpses of murdered children contained traces of a hallucinatory chemical, one of the main components of ayahuasca.

If you have a desire to use ayahuasca, which causes serious side effects to the body and even death when used unconsciously, Traveling to Peru You can have this unique experience accompanied by a shaman.