The Dark Side of Hallucinogenic Drug Ayahuasca

Many countries have banned the usage of the renowned medical healing drink ayahuasca or yage as it is called. The Amazonian plant is made from the banisteriopsis caapi and the chacruna plants. So it is a plant drink with healing properties which claims to make medical miracles. However, the MAIOs and DMT content raise concerns over the darker side of the otherwise healing brew. They contain hallucinogenic properties which raise a lot of issues for possibility of exploitation and endangerment.

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This tea is drunk in a special ceremony conducted by an experienced shaman or curandero and the effects are individual specific. The hallucinogenic properties of these elements are portrayed as dark and dangerous. This is because many people may find it stimulating and rejuvenating while others have extremely adverse reactions. Many have been known to have nervous breakdowns or fallen severely ill. This is because the intake of this yage brew creates a sub conscious level on the brain and illusionary and delusional impacts.  There have been reported incidents of crimes particularly against women under such delusionary states by people who claim to be shamans. So one needs to be extremely cautious in this regard because the natural cures are not essentially safe always. It has a sub conscious level effect and in ancient Amazon culture, the healers or shamans used this plant drink to communicate with the healing spirits of nature. The people who participate sing sacred songs or icaros and become in a trance like state. This drug is often used by people to rid themselves of depression, anxiety or even traumatic events. However, the drug include MDMA and mushrooms when you think of other hallucinogenic brews.

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The depression is a worse kind of enemy which can overcome even the strongest mind. In fact, people with histories of depression are often shunned by society.  There have been instances where people have failed to show any improvement even through clinical studies and professional counseling. In fact, stories of childhood abuse or posttraumatic events can often be the cause of being solely depressed. So these are the healing powers of the ayahusca treatment if rightly done. It can take out the source of depression and put your mind at rest. So, these are some of the best Mother ayahuasca’s power in fighting depression and making your life happy again.

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