Yopo is a green plant that is originally found in the Caribbean and South America. The beans, or edible seeds, of this Anadenanthera Peregrina have been used for thousands of years for their psychoactive effect. It provides a powerful experience that lasts about an hour and a half, including after-effects. Novice users should start slowly and gradually gain experience with this 'seed of the gods'.
Archaeologists already found evidence of use by the Egyptians. However, they discovered most of their applications among the Incas. They used it to influence their emotions and thoughts. And thereby develop a vision of the future or gain self-knowledge.
The seeds are on the plant like green beans. They contain several hallucinogenic substances, including DMT. Due to the DMT, Yopo is also called the 'business trip' drug. It works faster, more powerful and shorter than, for example, Morning Glory. In other words, it provides a deep experience in a short time that does not last too long.
Indigenous South American tribes used Yopo as a snuff product in the past. And that is still the preferred method of use, which leads to the most powerful effect. The preparation process is preceded by several steps that must be followed carefully. The medicine men first clean the seeds. They then pop the seeds in a hot pan to remove the skin. The seeds remain in the pan for a while until they are dry and hard. They then grind the seeds into a fine powder and mix it with, for example, baking soda and a little bit of water to form a paste. After drying the paste, they grind it again and sniff the powder. The effects are already noticeable with 1-3 seeds, more gives an intense experience.
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