The Altered States of Consciousness Induced by Aya

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The Altered States of Consciousness Induced by Ayahuasca: 

The Altered States of Consciousness Induced by Ayahuasca By: Bryan Alvarez

What is Ayahuasca?: 

What is Ayahuasca? Ayahuasca is a botanical drug Ayahuasca is found in the Amazon Forest Ayahuasca is commonly used for religious rituals

Botanical Composition: 

Botanical Composition Ayahuasca Chacruna Chagropanga

Biochemical Composition: 

Biochemical Composition Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) Harmine Harmaline Tetrahydroharmine

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI): 

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI) MAOIs are anti-depressants MAOIs destroy tyramine The destruction of tyramine has negative effects

Central Nervous System (CNS) Stimulant: 

Central Nervous System (CNS) Stimulant CNS stimulants speeds up mental & physical processes CNS stimulants produce negative effects

Biochemical Composition: 

Biochemical Composition Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) Harmine Harmaline Tetrahydroharmine

Ayahuasca and Religion: 

Ayahuasca and Religion Mythology: religious stories - Types of myths - Mythological archetypes Ritual: religious practices - Types of rituals

Tukano Myth Associated with Ayahuasca: 

Tukano Myth Associated with Ayahuasca Magic drink (ayahuasca) connects to the heavens Newborn is a vine (ayahuasca vine) Newborn/Ayahuasca vine is divided to form Tukano lineage

Alternative Tukano Myth Associated with Ayahuasca: 

Alternative Tukano Myth Associated with Ayahuasca Intoxication via sexual intercourse Infant is born a drug (ayahuasca vine) Ayahuasca vine is the source of semen

The Ayahuasca Experience: 

The Ayahuasca Experience Shulgin Rating Scale Experience Rating of 3

Informational Websites: 

Informational Websites Ø www.ayahuasca-info.com/index/ Ø www.amazonlink.org/biopiracy/ayahuasca.htm Ø www.indian-cultures.com/Cultures/tukano.html