Ayahuasca Microdose

There’s a lot of buzz around Ayahuasca ceremonies and natural plant medicines these days, as there should be, and there’s a good reason why.

The oldest known Peruvian medicines were found in the Chavin de Huántar, from about 2,800 years ago, with traces of bone tubes with tobacco and vilca, a psychedelic substance.  The Chavin art was also highly influenced by the San Pedro cactus, a known visionary and heart-opening psychedelic. Around 2,600 years ago, the Norte Chico civilization had recordings of herbal medicines for healing as well as psychoactive substances used in ceremonial rituals. The Chinese Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Medicine, written around 2,500 BC, includes extensive information about herbal medicine, just as “The Ebers Papyrus”, an Egyptian medical text from approximately 1550 BC, is a medical text that provides more than 800 “prescriptions/treatments” with herbal medicines.

Archaeological evidence suggests that Neanderthals used plants and herbs for over 60,000 years to heal and recover from various injuries and ailments.  Our species has survived by ingesting not only water and food, but plants and herbs that have healed us throughout our entire history.

Conversations around the multiple benefits of Ayahuasca ceremonies have been the talk of inner circles, Podcasts, and celebrity interviews for some time.  The Ayahuasca vine is only half of the ceremonial brew, which by itself is not psychedelic. Microdosing pure Ayahuasca is similar to the neuroconnectivity of microdosing psilocybin mushrooms, but better, as it’s legal in all 50 states and there’s no chance of taking too much to induce a psychedelic trip. Pure B. Caapi vine is a natural anti-anxiety, antidepressant that helps regulate serotonin and melatonin levels, as well as a natural mood stabilizer.  It reacts in similar ways to Adderall or an SSRI.

Adderall (amphetamine salts) is a stimulant that increases dopamine + norepinephrine release, heightens focus, energy, and drive.

SSRIs (e.g., fluoxetine, sertraline) block serotonin reuptake, gradually increasing serotonin availability in the brain, stabilizing mood.

Ayahuasca vine (harmala alkaloids: harmine, harmaline, tetrahydroharmine), reversible MAO-A inhibitors (RIMAs), mildly increase serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine by slowing their breakdown.

Microdosing Pure B. Caapi vine won’t give the same burst of energy or sharp stimulant-like focus as Adderall.  Some people with ADHD like symptoms who are looking for a natural alternative may prefer the calm, centered focus of B. Caapi instead of the amped up drive.

Pure Vine is much more similar to an SSRI.  Microdosing can act as a natural antidepressant and anti-anxiety, often without the emotional flattening of SSRIs.  Some users report a sense of emotional processing and release, not just suppression.

SSRIs: Do not directly increase dopamine or norepinephrine.

1. Caapi (pure vine): Provides multimodal neurotransmitter support (serotonin + dopamine + norepinephrine).  Enhances REM sleep and dream recall, engaging subconscious processing.

Long-Term Outcomes

SSRIs: Effective in symptom suppression; may require indefinite use; possible neuroplastic dampening over time.

Caapi: Positive neuroprotective and neurogenic effects, potential long-term restoration of emotional balance rather than mere suppression.

Pure B. Caapi vine microdose showcases several advantages over SSRIs:

• Immediate effects vs. delayed onset with SSRIs
• Multimodal neurotransmitter action (serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine vs. serotonin only).
• Emotional processing rather than suppression, allowing trauma/grief integration.
• Fewer long-term side effects, lower dependence risk.
• Neuroprotective/neurogenic properties are absent in SSRIs.

The Return to Plant Medicines

Today, 99% of pharmaceutical medicines contain petrochemicals. Thankfully, there is a lot of curiosity and a huge push to explore the benefits of natural plant medicines, and companies like Ancestral Herbs offer us a line of organic, potent extracts from the Amazon Rainforest.

1. Caapi Ayahuasca – Pure Being
   Mood elevator, Dopamine regulator, Anti-anxiety, Anti-depressant, Reduces oxidative stress, Repairs & creates new neural pathways.
2. Cats Claw – Pure Immunity
   Immune support, Autoimmune issues, mild anti-inflammatory. Instead of just boosting the immune system, it balances it.  Acting as an immunomodulator to help regulate the immune system, it both stimulates the immune system while also calming overactive immune responses, and helps to prevent autoimmune reactions.  Beneficial for both infections and autoimmune conditions, it contains alkaloids and polyphenols that help stimulate white blood cells and neutralize free radicals.  Like turning on the “Bat-Signal” to activate the white blood cells to get to work and be on alert to eliminate bacteria, harmful organisms, viruses, parasites, and infections. 
   
   This potent concentrated extract is the go-to all-natural, anti-viral against the common cough and cold, the Flu, and COVID-19. Traditionally used to treat gastritis, ulcers, inflammatory bowel conditions, IBS, Crohn’s, Colitis, and soothes the gut lining.  It’s an anti-inflammatory that reduces TNF-alpha (an inflammatory molecule) and is shown to ease symptoms of Rheumatoid arthritis and Osteoarthritis, reducing joint pain and improving mobility.  Early research suggests neuroprotective effects that protect cells from oxidative stress, reducing beta-amyloid plaque and oxidative damage, which are linked to aging conditions like Alzheimer’s disease.  On top of all that, it enhances the body’s ability to repair breaks in damaged DNA strands, which makes it unique among other herbal medicines.  Truly a pharmacy in itself.
3. Chuchuhuasi – Pure Vitality
   Back pain, Joint pain, Muscle cramps, Rheumatism, Arthritis, and a Healthy libido. Often called “Tree of Strength” or “Trembling Back”, this traditional medicine is drunk as a daily energizer, endurance & stamina booster, pain reliever, and aphrodisiac.  Widely used for back pains and joint issues, it helps ease muscle tension, body aches, chronic inflammation, arthritis, and rheumatism.

   Considered an adaptogen, helping the body handle stress and fatigue, it contains triterpenes and alkaloids that help regulate immune response and help prevent seasonal illness.  Helps with bloating, stomach aches, and digestion.  It’s also traditionally used as an aphrodisiac and fertility aid for men and women alike.

4. Pinon Blanco – Pure Clarity
   Detox, Gut health, Parasite cleanse, Intestinal cleanse, Supports mental clarity. The gut is often referenced as the second brain. 
   
   Clear gut = Clear Mind. The pure white light “anti plant”…  Anti-parasitic, antimicrobial, antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory.  Traditionally used to eliminate intestinal worms and parasites and clear toxins from the gut, as well as a blood cleanse and detoxifier.
5. Bobinsana – Pure Heart
   Emotional healing, Heart opening, Heart health, Ease of pain, Menstrual support, Sleep, Calming, Mild anti-inflammatory. The heart-opening medicine of the Amazon is known to awaken compassion, empathy, and emotional healing from grief and heartache.  Blossoming open our hearts like it’s beautiful pink and white puffy flowers, Bobinsana is considered a master plant teacher that guides us through a heart-opening journey of inner healing, spiritually and physically.

   Offering support for arthritis, rheumatism, bone and joint pain, it helps reduce swelling and stiffness.  Helps calm anxiety and stress to relax, as well as helps with sleep.

6. Uvos Colorado – Pure Moon
   Alleviates muscle spasms, Menstrual Cramps, Menopause pains, Cramping, and Bloating, helps regulate period cycle, and Restores blood health. A natural antispasmodic, known to relax uterine muscles, alleviate muscle spasms, reduce bloating and water retention, restore circulation, and relieve menstrual cramps.  Traditionally used to build and cleanse blood after menstruation, it strengthens blood and replenishes lost nutrients, as well as helps regulate cycles.
7. Pinon Colorado – Pure Dreams
   Sleep support, Lucid Dreams, helps blood circulation and is a Mild joint and muscle relaxant. This traditional plant teacher helps us tap into our dream world and inner song and voice.  It can help aid deep sleep and lucid dreaming without the heavy weighted grogginess of common sleep remedies.  This plant is also often used by vocalists and musicians to connect with the spirit of song, intuition, and creativity within.

TAKE ACTION: These plant medicines are made from only one ingredient, vines or the bark of a tree or shrubs, and cooked in an old-fashioned way that makes a highly concentrated formula that is up to 40x stronger than a traditional 1:1 tincture. Preserved with 100% Gluten Free Cane Sugar Alcohol and made with a whole lot of love, from the ground up. Visit Ancestral Herbs for more info.