Psilohuasca or ayahuasca?
Psilohuasca resembles ayahuasca and is receiving increasing attention. One reason for this attention may be that ayahuasca is illegal, and its illegality was recently reaffirmed by a Supreme Court ruling.
The Supreme Court has ruled that importing and possessing ayahuasca is illegal in the Netherlands. This ruling was expected due to negative news reports about a number of fatalities during or after ayahuasca ceremonies.
You will find here the judgment of the Supreme Court
What is Psilohuasca?
Psilohuasca is similar to ayahuasca in that it's a mixture of a psychedelic and an MAOI. In ayahuasca, the psychedelic is DMT, and in psilohuasca, it's psilocybin/psilocin. The differences in the effects of DMT and psilocin are minor, as they stimulate receptors to roughly the same degree. There is, however, a slight difference in receptor profiles that explains these differences.
Why the MAO inhibitors?
The use of MAO inhibitors in Ayahuasca is logical. The enzyme MAO breaks down the active ingredient DMT immediately after ingestion. An MAO inhibitor, or MAOI, prevents MAO from breaking down DMT. It also prevents the breakdown of other monoamines, such as dopamine and tyramine. While dopamine buildup is often undesirable for therapy, it's not a major problem. However, tyramine buildup is a concern. Tyramine can cause high blood pressure, stroke, and even death. To prevent tyramine-related problems, a modified diet should be followed.
Read more about it here tyramine, MAO and the diet
Dangerous combinations with MAO inhibitors
To reiterate the dangers of MAOIs, we've provided a list of substances that are very dangerous when combined with MAOIs. You should avoid the following substances 24 hours before and 24 hours after your trip.
- sleeping pills
- anesthetics
- migraine medications
- allergy medications
- cold remedies
- cocaine
- amphetamine (speed)
- MDMA (ecstasy)
- mescaline cacti (peyote and san pedro)
- alcohol
- ephedra/ephedrine
- pseudoephedrine
- macromerin
- phentermine.
Can it be done without MAO inhibitors?
MAOIs increase the risk of health problems. Furthermore, the buildup of dopamine often leads to a less positive effect of psychedelics (in our experience). Ayahuasca requires MAOIs because DMT doesn't work orally otherwise. Psilohuasca, however, can be taken without them. Psilocybin and psilocin can be absorbed easily and remain active for 4-6 hours. If you do add MAOIs, you can reduce the amount of psilocybin-containing mushrooms or truffles. Adding a large number of MAOIs also makes the trip last a few hours longer.
Why would you want to take extra risks for complications?
We believe the benefits of MAOIs do not outweigh the drawbacks. Saving money shouldn't be the reason. Extending the trip duration can be both an advantage and a disadvantage. A good, intense trip doesn't have to last incredibly long. We prefer a high dose and a good trip to a prolonged, mild one.
Our recipe for a psilocybin tea
We don't use MAO inhibitors. If you do want to achieve a partial effect, so that MAO is mildly inhibited, there are milder MAO inhibitors that we can use in consultation. Let's be clear: health and safety are paramount, and we don't cut corners. Our truffle tea is modified with extras such as vitamins, minerals, and other active substances that support the brain.
Read the blog about our psilocybin tea
Psilocybin ceremony through us
Contrary to popular belief, we do more than simply guide people through a psychedelic ceremony. We believe that a healthy body provides a healthy foundation for mental well-being. We therefore do everything we can to address all facets of existence, and therefore we also advise our clients on nutrition, exercise, and supplements. This comprehensive approach for body and mind ensures the best results in both the short and long term. We typically follow a schedule with most clients that looks like this:
- complete intake form
- Advice on nutrition, exercise and supplements based on point 1
- A period of 1-3 weeks to review progress from point 2
- An individual psychedelic ceremony (unless a group has additional benefit or preference)
- Debriefing of the truffle ceremony on the same day
- In the days that follow we will keep in touch for any integration of insights
Extras during the ceremony
Our psychedelic therapy through a truffle ceremony includes the following extras to enhance your experience:
- Individual guidance truffle ceremony
- Aromatherapy (during trip)
- Color therapy (during trip)
- Musical support
- NLP
Possibilities of a truffle ceremony
The greatest advantage of a trip therapy session is that through introspection (looking inside yourself), we can gently guide you to change your self-image. Many addictions, fears, stress, depression, and other personal problems arise from a (negative) distorted self-image, from unrealistic thoughts, or from subconscious stress, which stems from fears in the subconscious. Treating yourself to the best in terms of nutrition, thoughts, and exercise will have a positive effect during and after the trip, as these lifestyle changes will become logical during the trip. Be good to your body and mind, and they will be good to you in return. You deserve to be the best version of yourself.
Read more about it here our working method
What others say about trip therapy
A customer story can often tell us more about what we do than anything we can write about ourselves.
Read here all reviews from our “customers”
Are you curious about what we can do for you?
Before you register with us, it's best to learn as much as possible about trip therapy. Triptherapie works best when someone is ready for it. We are, of course, ready to help you if you're ready to make your life more pleasant and healthy through physical health and psychedelic therapy. You can expect the best personal service from us.
Read more about it here for whom psychedelic therapy is suitable