Psychotria carthagensis is Uncontrolled in the United States, however, it is not approved for human consumption. This is a gray area of the law because the seeds contain, DMT, which is a Schedule I.

Addictive Potential: None

Emergency Room Visits Yearly: Unknown

Mandatory Minimum Sentence: None

Mechanism of Action: Increases Serotonin when combined with an MAOI

Overview:

Psychotria carthagensis is one of the admixtures that can be used to make the entheogenic brew ayahuasca. It is traditionally combined with Banisteriopsis caapi.

The leaves of Psychotria carthagensis contain DMT. According to Ott, 0.2% average DMT in dried leaves.

Psychotria carthagensis is currently legal to buy, sell, and possess in the United States.

 

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