This diagram, which I like to call the Plant Medicine David Star, shows all the useful and powerful kundalini tools found in nature.

On the right (your left body side), you have the female energies that are inward, like self-inquiry. On the left, you have the male energies that are outward, like receiving darshans or doing rebirthing. In the middle, you have non-duality—neither male nor female, yet both. These work like satsang, Togal, and kriya yoga. On the vertical axis, you have the frequency, with Iboga being grounding and Ayahuasca and Peyote being high-frequency. For full self-realization, the kundalini needs to awaken in the central channel and kill the ego completely. Here, Iboga and Amanita Muscaria come into action—these are the only two plant medicines known to date that can achieve this. The other plant medicines cannot bring you there but will help the process.

Kundalini (Caduceus) and The Ancient Greek Gorgoneion

The snakes represent ida and pingala (terms for the channels through which, in traditional Indian medicine and spiritual knowledge, the energies such as prana of the physical, subtle, and causal bodies flow. In medical terms, this is called the vagus nerve). The staff represents the sushumna or spinal cord, and all three channels are pathways for the movement of kundalini energy. However, the sushumna is the only channel that leads to enlightenment.

That is why it is better to awaken the kundalini fully into the sushumna so you will realize who you truly are (killing the ego in the process) and spread your wings.

[From Wikipedia]: Gorgoneia represent certain aspects of the Mother Goddess cult in Greece associated with "dynamic life energy." Those wearing it established their descent from earlier deities considered powerful. Among other attributes, it was assumed by rulers of the Hellenistic age as a royal aegis to imply divine birth or protection, as shown, for instance, on the Alexander Mosaic and the Gonzaga Cameo. Athena and Zeus also wore this amulet.

Your left side (right in the image) is your ida channel (female, cold, introverted vagus nerve), and the right is your pingala channel (male, warm vagus nerve). The middle is the sushumna channel (spinal cord).

This image illustrates exactly what each plant medicine does. To expand the spheres, Iboga and Amanita are the best. To make it warmer and more radiant inside the spheres, Peyote and psilocybin/psilohuasca are excellent. To make everything deeper, emptier, and clearer, Ayahuasca and Bufo are the best. Yohimbe is unique—it doesn't clear as strongly as the other plant medicines but radiates directly from the heart and is non-dual.

To learn more about kundalini, visit this page.

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IBOGA

The most powerful spiritual plant medicine

There is a whole separate website for Iboga. Click here.

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PEYOTE

This is the second-best plant medicine.

More info here.

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Panaeolus Cyanescens
The second-best spiritual mushroom on the planet
the universal wind teacher (the best being Amanita Muscaria)

There are two main types of spiritual mushrooms (plus Amanita Muscaria, which belongs to a different group—see above) and two minor ones. The two main ones are Panaeolus and Psilocybe. The two minor ones are Pluteus and Gymnopilus, which produce mild effects. Other species, such as Galerina, Inocybe, Mycena, and Pholiotine, are not suitable for spiritual endeavors (some are even toxic).

Generally, the best spiritual mushroom next to Amanita is the Pan Cyan (aka Panaeolus Cyanescens, previously called Copelandia), also known as the Hawaiian strain (see image above). It is not as tasty as the Psilocybe species but is much purer and more potent, with less of a body load (feeling drained, tired, or weak).

How to grow them

It works great with self-inquiry and will help you zoom into the self about 100 times faster and deeper than mere meditation itself. Not only that, it actually heals the brain on different levels.

In a new study (July 2021), researchers at Yale University showed that a single dose of psilocybin given to mice prompted an immediate and long-lasting increase in connections between neurons. The findings were published on July 5 in the journal Neuron. Additionally, studies at Maastricht University in the Netherlands demonstrated that psilocybe mushrooms heal damage caused by depression and are an effective method for curing depression.

Psilocybe mushrooms work similarly to Ayahuasca, but I find mushrooms more effective when combined with self-inquiry, as long as you are not carried away by the visuals. Because Panaeolus Cyanescens and Psilocybe are much more potent than Ayahuasca, the experience can be overwhelming. The danger is that the visuals may lead you into unending storylines.

Psilocybe azurescens

(The best spiritual Psilocybe mushroom on the planet, though very bitter)

These mushrooms are wood lovers (not dung) and are not as visual as the Golden Teacher or other psilocybe mushrooms, making them perfect for spiritual endeavors with no distractions. They are also the strongest mushrooms, even stronger than Panaeolus Cyanescens. However, they are difficult to grow and require lots of time. They thrive in colder climates.

Active ingredient: Psilocin and, to a lesser degree, Psilocybin.

The second-best psilocybe mushroom is the Psilocybe Hoogshagenii.

Arguably the most famous psilocybe mushroom is the Golden Teacher. Because they are easy to grow indoors, these mushrooms have become much stronger than their wild counterparts.

The Golden Teacher Mushroom - Psilocybe cubensis

(You don’t need to be an Einstein to see the resemblance to the churches in Russia, like The Kremlin—the spiritual, artistic, and ruling heart of Russia—and these mushrooms... but that is my opinion. :)

If you are not allowed to buy these mushrooms but are permitted to purchase the spores, then grow them yourself:

Growing Golden Teacher Home Page

If you want to go simple and cheap, opt for ready-to-use growth kits like this one: https://www.zamnesia.nl

Lord Vishnu

Anyone who has experienced the psilocybe mushroom will recognize this image.
The snakes represent exactly what you will see if you take 5 grams or more of this mushroom.

In ancient North India and Tibet, the Amanita muscaria mushroom was used as a kundalini booster by the Siddhars and MahaSiddhars, as mentioned in the Vedas. However, in the South of India, Psilocybin mushrooms seem to have been the primary teacher for many saints and Siddhars (using Psilocybe wayanadensis or Psilocybe keralensis or similar). This can be clearly seen in their art. For example, the blue skin color of many saints in India and the holiness of the cow can be directly linked to these mushrooms. There are very few mushrooms that grow solely on horse and cow dung, and both Psilocybe and Panaeolus do this. If you bruise these mushrooms, they turn blue, and their associated art appears to express what one might experience during meditation with these mushrooms.

The more you study ancient saints and spiritual masters, the more you find their realizations rooted in these psychoactive herbs. Even in ancient Greece, the Oracle of Delphi used hallucinogenic gases.

Xochipilli or the 'Prince of Flowers'

He was the young Sun God, a manifestation of Tonatiuh, the supreme Sun God of Meso-America (South Mexico all the way down to Costa Rica).

Medusa (Greece)

Anyone who has experienced Psilocybin knows what this image depicts. It demonstrates that even the ancient Greek gods have their roots in psychoactive herbs.

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Hisioma (Bufo) snuff

(7.5% Bufotenin, 5-MeO-DMT, DMT with Caapi as the main MAO inhibitor)

Hisioma is a type of Ebene snuff with high amounts of Bufo in it. It typically consists of 70% Yopo beans, 20% powdered snail shells (or a combination with Elizabetha Princeps bark ash), and 10% Yakoana (Virola Bark). Sometimes, Yanomami shamans add Justicia Pectoralis leaves to reduce the side effects of Yopo beans, such as upset stomach and coughing.

There should be NO Mapacho (tobacco) in it.

This is the single most potent female spiritual plant medicine combination on the planet, offering very grounding female energy. It is used by the Yanomami, Sikuani, and Piaroa shamans. The Piaroa shamans also ingest caapi prior to using the Ebene snuff to extend its effects. It is administered (blown) into the nostrils using a special blowpipe called a "Kuripe" (self-administration) or "Tepi" (administered by another person). It should be received naked (without clothing) to follow the original ceremonies.

Bufotenin Molecule

The Wichí shamans, an indigenous group from South America, use these beans under the name "hatáj.

As you can see, Bufo is the closest to the serotonin and DMT molecule and is by far the most powerful in ceremonies.

Ayahuasca (Daime) is a much friendlier and less time-consuming version of Tabernanthe Iboga. Ayahuasca takes about 4 hours to complete, while Iboga takes at least 36 hours. The energy is inward, similar to self-inquiry, and moves in the direction of discovering who you truly are, while Iboga ignites the kundalini and moves upwards, opening the crown very strongly.

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Combining Buddhism with Ayahuasca - www.lotusvinejourneys.com

Ayahuasca is not a single substance, but a traditional shamanic brew created from at least two, but often multiple, Amazonian plants. The main ingredient is the vine Banisteriopsis caapi (an MAO inhibitor that inhibits the activity of monoamine oxidase enzymes that break down DMT—an alternative is Peganum Harmala seeds (Syrian rue), which is brewed with the leaves or bark of other plants:

Combining these creates an end product that contains both DMT and an MAO inhibitor—usually harmaline, harmine, or d-Tetrahydroharmine (such as Syrian Rue, Acacia, and Harmala). When ingested, it results in an experience not soon forgotten. The actual effectiveness of Ayahuasca can vary greatly batch to batch and largely depends on the quality of the ingredients used in the brew, as well as the skill of the shaman brewing it.

The advantage of Ayahuasca over psilocybe is that you can do multiple ceremonies day after day. On the same day, many do 2 to 3 rounds because the MAO inhibitor avoids tolerance buildup. However, this is also the main disadvantage, as it can interact with other drugs and might trigger serotonin syndrome. This is why I place psilocybe higher than Ayahuasca (especially Panaeolus and azurescens). Psilocybe is much safer—you cannot overdose or get addicted, but you can only do one ceremony every 2 weeks because of tolerance.

The potent experience gained from Ayahuasca is largely thanks to the combination of DMT and MAO inhibitors. Our bodies contain monoamine oxidase (MAO), an enzyme that quickly breaks down DMT, dramatically shortening its life span and reducing its potency. By combining DMT with MAO inhibitors, Ayahuasca interferes with the function of these enzymes, preventing them from breaking down DMT for a period of time. This gives the DMT within Ayahuasca plenty of time to work its magic.

The effect of Ayahuasca is an intense, potent, full-blown journey lasting around 4–6 hours. It is often described as a vision or dream-like sequence, including the manifestation of spirits, animals, deities, demons, and spiritual helpers. Some say they see the future or events happening extremely far away. Others feel like they are flying or in a land of fractals and patterns. The user’s mind is taken out of this reality and placed in another. With such a varied and powerful effect, it is no wonder Ayahuasca has been used for spiritual and religious purposes for hundreds of years.

Although the sought-after effects of Ayahuasca are visionary in nature, it also produces physical effects. When consumed, Ayahuasca often causes the purge—vomiting and, in some cases, diarrhea. In traditional use, this is seen as a cleansing experience. The traveler often becomes aware of specific traumas underlying the purge, which are thereby expelled. It can also cause tremors, cold flashes, sweating, increased heart rate, and variations in blood pressure.

While generally safe, the only real concern is the buildup of tyramine, a substance found in many foods broken down by MAO enzymes. Since these are inhibited, tyramine cannot be properly processed. High levels of tyramine can cause a hypertensive crisis. However, in the case of Ayahuasca, this seems to be theoretical, as there has not been a documented case of such a reaction happening.

In the West, much focus is placed on the visuals (hallucinations), while in the East, the focus is on clearing stress and karma. Visions are mere thoughts (dreams) and have nothing to do with who you truly are. The best approach with psychoactive herbs is clearing charges, stress, and densities in the body, mind, and spirit. If the visuals help you locate these traumas and stresses, perfect. If they lead you somewhere else, open your eyes and reset.

Visuals are nothing more than dreams... at best, a tool to locate stress and trauma, nothing more.

DPT (the Light) is similar to Ayahuasca but seems more disconnected, lighter, and less effective. DET (T-9) is basically the same as DMT but does not need an MAO inhibitor. Both are synthetic.

Lion's Mane Mushroom with Ayahuasca

This powerful mushroom is traditionally from China and Japan and has been used for centuries. Modern science is perplexed by the incredible healing power of these fascinating mushrooms. Lion’s Mane ranks among the absolute top of medicinal and beneficial mushrooms in the world, which is why it’s called the “King of Mushrooms.”

When combined with Ayahuasca—meaning not together in a ceremony but two weeks prior and after—it synergistically boosts brain rewiring.

Also, combining Ayahuasca with Neuro-Mag from Life Extension works very well, but it can be too intense, so be cautious.

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Below are some plant medicines used in ceremonies.

However, I do not consider them useful for kundalini development compared to the above master plants.

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Cacao ceremonies

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