Author Archives: Sananga Canada

Complete Guide to Chuchuhuasi (Maytenus krukovii laevis)

Last updated November 2020 What is Chuchuhuasi? Chuchuhuasi is a large canopy tree of the Amazon rainforest that grows to 30 m tall. It has large leaves (10-30 cm), small, white flowers, and extremely tough, heavy, reddish-brown bark. Several botanical names have been given to this species of tree. It is referenced as Maytenus krukovii, […]

Dyooroxao: the Ocaina Tribe’s Mysterious Virola Entheogen

This article is intended to be a succession from the prior Complete Guide to Virola & Dyooroxao. Here we will do a deep dive on the slowly unraveling mystery of Dyooroxao, which appears to be the only example of an orally consumed virola-based entheogenic preparation. What is Dyooroxao? Dyooroxao is an entheogen which is based […]

Complete Guide to Bobinsana (Calliandra angustifolia)

Bobinsana is a famous plant among Amazonian shamanic enthusiasts for its prevalence in use in Master Plant Dietas. The Bobinsana plant is a tree that is covered in beautiful fluffy flowers that look like hearts. She grows along riverbeds in the jungle. The plant is known to fill you with love and is called the […]

Complete Guide to Virola & Dyooroxao (Cumala, Epená)

What is the Virola tree? … Alkaloid content of Virola … What are the various species of Virola? Virola theiodora / Virola elongata … Virola calophylla … Virola callophylloidea … Virola rufula … Virola surinamensis … Virola sebifera … Traditional usage of Virola … Virola’s supposed mixture with Sananga leaves According to “The Encyclopedia of […]

Complete Guide to Mapacho Tobacco (Nicotiana Rustica)

What is Mapacho Tobacco? Nicotiana Rustica – the Mapacho Plant Aztec tobacco. What is Mapacho tobacco used for? … Why smoke Mapacho tobacco? … What are the effects of Mapacho Tobacco? … How is Mapacho different than the common tobacco? … Where is Mapacho tobacco used? South America: Mapacho … Russia: Makhorka (махорка) … Vietnam: […]