Psychotria viridis 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 viridis is one of the traditional  admixtures used to make the entheogenic brew ayahuasca. It is traditionally combined with Banisteriopsis caapi.

The leaves of Psychotria viridis contain DMT. According to McKenna, between 0.10% to 0.66% (1984).

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

 

Research:

Psychotria Viridis - A Botanical Source of Dimethyltryptamine (DEA Website)

 

E-books:

The NeuroSoup Trip Guide - The free e-book version of The Neurosoup Trip Guide is now available online. It contains chapters on Choosing the Right Hallucinogen; Set, Setting, and Preparation for a Trip; Tips for Tripsitters; Aspects of the Entheogenic Experience; Working with Difficult Experiences; Integration; and References and Recommended Reading.

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