A. colubrina (Cebil) Seeds
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During Columbus' second journey to the New World, Spanish friar Ramón Paul did the first European observation of psychedelics-use that involved something called cohoba snuff, a powerful mind-alterer made from seeds of the yopo tree (Anadenanthera peregrina). The main psychoactive components are DMT (N,N-dimethyltryptamine) and 5-methoxy-DMT, which are also present in other trees, vines and shrubs and even in mushrooms.
The Indian tribes mostly snuff the toasted and pulverized Yopo seeds/beans mixed with ashes or calcined shells. Adding limestone to the powder reportedly strongly enhances the visual distortions. A typical Yopo to limestone ratio is 3:1. It has even reportedly been mixed with Banisteriopsis caapi powder to both increase the effect, as well as to make another form of the brew known as Ayahuasca. This is a rather harsh method and can induce violent sneezing, though.
More often, these tryptamines are smoked because less is needed to feel the effects. But, in most countries it is illegal to extract the active alkaloids from these seeds, and for that reason, if we even remotely suspect that these seeds will be used for illegal purposes, we will not sell them to anyone except those who want to add these beautiful plants to their gardens. You can find more information in the "Use of Psychoactive Snuff Powders" article on Enthelogy.org. |
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