Ayahuasca and DMT are often compared side by side because one is part of the other. DMT is one of the components present in Ayahuasca. Even though they seem similar, they have different effects. Also, take note that both of these substances are currently prohibited by law in many countries, including the U.S.
However, Ayahuasca is popular in South America and the surrounding Amazon areas as the drug is associated with healing and providing new beginnings. It’s a brew of tea made from Psychotria leaves and Banisteriopsis caapi: a common ingredient in traditional healing ceremonies.
The ingredients used differ from person to person, and the brewing process takes days. It is believed that the drink connects people to a greater realm.
The traditional brew is slowly gaining popularity among westerners ever since studies revealed that it may be effective for mental therapy to treat addiction, OCD, PTSD, and depression. Numerous scientific reports support these claims.
DMT, on the other hand, stands for N-Dimethyltryptamine, a psychedelic compound found in plants and animals. When ingested, it instantly takes you to another reality in a matter of minutes. Both drugs are different especially in how the body reacts to them, but at the same time, they are kind of similar.
- They provide different physiological experiences
- They provide different psychedelic experiences
- They are ingested differently
- The method of preparation is different
Physiological Effects
The initial reaction a person gets after consuming Ayahuasca is vomiting and/or diarrhea. This purge is a vital step in the experience as it allows Ayahuasca to fully work its magic inside the body. The main components in Ayahuasca are DMT and MAOIs. The DMT in Ayahuasca is responsible for the tripping that occurs during the experience, while MAOIs ensures its absorption.
Psychedelic Experiences
Users of both DMT and Ayahuasca confess to traveling to a different reality and undergoing some out-of-body experiences. Their perception of people, objects and of themselves changes. Some say they witness faces of religious persons, re-live their past, or see an image of themselves doing an evil practice. The only difference is that with DMT, it happens instantaneously when consumed on its own. The experience also lasts only a few minutes, unlike with Ayahuasca, which sometimes goes on for hours, probably because of the different ways the two substances get inside the body.
How to Consume Ayahuasca and DMT
As mentioned before, users drink Ayahuasca in the form of tea. As for DMT, it can be ingested through injections or smoking. The absorption of DMT is slower when taken as a brew than when it is smoked. Smoking facilitates the fast absorption of molecules to the bloodstream.
As seen from the above, both DMT and Ayahuasca are similar in the manner in which they alter a person’s perception and numerous user encounters reveal how these psychedelic substances influence a therapeutic experience. Leading industry players like Cybin Corp. encourage patients to work with an experienced, trained professional in order to determine which of these psychedelic substances is best suited to meet the patient’s needs.
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