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Ayahuasca vines

Banisteriopsis caapi

An Amazonian liana, the MAOI half of a ceremonial brew — listed here so the legal and medical stakes are visible.

Flavor

The vine decoction is famously bitter, woody, and hard to keep down.

Symptoms

spiritual practice (ceremonial), low mood

In favor

Living Indigenous medical-religious system in its home range

Against

US brewing/possession generally illegal

Grow lab

No — habitat / law only

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