Banisteriopsis caapi dried vine – shredded

Description

Banisteriopsis caapi vine, dried and shredded.

Scientific Name:  Banisteriopsis caapi

Common names:  Caapi, ayahuasca, yagé

Traditional Names:  yaje, natem, datem, pinde, dapa, jagube, daime, vegetal

Traditional Uses:    Ritual, recreational and medicinal (cleans gut of parasites, reduces depression, purgative

Hardiness Zone(s):  USDA Zone 10 to 12

Height: Up to 30m

Water Requirements:  High, constantly moist soil

Sun Exposure:  Partial sun light

Form:  Climbing vine

Toxicity:  Medium:  plant contains acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEIs) and causes strong interactions with other substances