Mimosa hostilis

Also known as Mimosa tenuiflora and jurema, the rootbark of this tree has an interesting role in the history and present of psychedelic shamanism. It is the only known plant that can be used for an orally ingested brew that, without the aid of another plant, induces visionary experiences akin to ayahuasca. In Brazilian history it was used in the Vinho da Jurema, a ceremonial preparation and ingestion of this plant. Rumours go that the tradition was extinct and recently picked up again.

Jurema is also a very common source for Western people who make anahuasca, which is any brew with similar psychopharmacology (one MAO-inhibiting plant, one DMT-bearing one) to ayahuasca.

Effects

M. hostilis is nowadays used primarily in combination with Peganum harmala to make anahuasca, which is a psychedelic infusion similar to ayahuasca. The effects can best be described as a physical and mental purge, combined with a 4 hour connection with the otherwise imperceptible. The purge is typically not as strong as with ayahuasca.

The intensity depends on many factors, so many drinkers have to build up some experience and have weak effects in the beginning. When the effects are weak, most drinkers experience something similar to a low dose of psilocybin mushrooms or LSD, combined with stomach cramps in the first 2 hours.

In the case of strong effects, most people experience a drastic change in the interpretation of reality or even some kind of transport of all the senses to another dimension. Anahuasca is known for its strong visions of the bright side and the dark side. The visions tell stories about the drinker and everything else in the universe. Many people don't get visions, however, and experience anahuasca through the other senses. Some people get diarrhea and have to vomit.

When jurema is taken by itself, the effects are the same, albeit of shorter duration (up to 3 hours) and there is generally less nausea, stomach ache and related discomfort.

Using the extract of the bark as an incense induces a 15 minute psychedelic experience, borrowing elements from the anahuasca experience, most notably the drastic change in the interpretation of reality or transport of all the senses to another dimension.

Usage

In most anahuasca recipes 5 grams is a low dose, 10 a normal dose and 15 a high dose. Don't underestimate how overwhelming the experience can be and start with a low dose if you're new to anahuasca. If you are not yet familiar with making the brew, you should know that hardly anyone who makes it for the first time is successful. For most people, making good anahuasca is a result of trial and error and several years of practice. You should read about making anahuasca in books and on the internet (check the links below) and decide on a recipe.

For the purpose of anahuasca, jurema is usually powdered and made into a hot water infusion. Depending on the brewer's method, this infusion takes between 1 hour up to a day to make. Some people make two or more infusions from the same plant material and add them all together. Sometimes acidifiers like vinegar or lemonjuice are added to speed up the extraction. Typical boiling times are between 1.5 and 4 hours in total. The resulting liquid is boiled down to a small, drinkable size and drunk 15 to 60 minutes after taking a 3 to 4 gr P. harmala or 50 to 150 gr Banisteriopsis caapi preparation.

A psychoactive liquid can also be made from jurema alone. Place 25 to 35 gr (beginners between 10 and 20 gr) of the powdered rootbark in 125 to 175 ml of cold water for an hour and squeeze and stir the powder a couple of times. Strain and keep the liquid, and use the rootbark powder for a second run in the same fashion. The two liquids combined are ingested on an empty stomach.

Because of its high potency and low price, jurema is a popular source for botanical extracts. These extracts are typically used as an incense.

Ingredients

We sell the rootbark of M. hostilis. The primary active ingredient in this part of the plant is N,N-DMT and there is also a small amount of β-carbolines (Raetsch 2005). Some sources report the presence of 5-MeO-DMT.

Warning

When making anahuasca, be aware of the fact that you'll be using jurema in conjunction with an MAO-inhibiting plant, like P. harmala or B. caapi. MAO-inhibitors can be very dangerous when combined with certain foods or other psychoactives that are totally harmless when taken by themselves.

VISIT OUR MAOI PAGE FOR SAFETY DETAILS!

Don't take M. hostilis by yourself and please take notice of the historical fact that anahuasca has been used safely in a ritual setting under guidance of trained shamans.

Azarius Encyclopedia: Using Psychedelics Safely

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Reviews

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Oct 24, 2008 Thommasson said:
     
“I give five stars because this is one of the most potent psychedelics there is. First time I tried with P.Harmala. It was surprisingly short lasting, but these short moments were the most beutiful in my life. I have been tripping on shrooms a lot and with some other psyhceledics little bit but this was something better.
Next time I made Mimosa hostilis with Psychotria viridis, if I remember right. This on the other hand was the strongest and most terrifying trip I have ever had. Actually I have never in my life experienced anything so horrible. I lost totally the connection to reality, saw myself dying, trembeld so hard that two people had to do their best to hold me still. It was like some devil inside me controlled my body and thoughts and show me what is it like in Hell. And when it came down I felt like reborn, like I was offered a chance to continue living. Will not do that again, expect maybe consider with some shaman in right environment..
As said before, be very very careful, do not underestimate it. And if it gets worse, give up to it, so it will not be so harsh to you. Tripsitter extremely important.”

Feb 7, 2008 afer said:
     
“Man this is reeeeeally strong, not comparable to LSD/mushies etc.
here are the tips to avoid nausea:
1.filter the resulting concoction as many times as possible.
2. place the liquid in the glass and leave it in the fridge for a night.In the morning you'll witness the sticky sludge covering the top of the glass.Carefully pour the liquid in another glass without disturbing the sludge !the sludge goes ot the dustbin
3.repeat step 2 for as many times as possible
4.Do not eat anything for 24 before consuming the brew
5.Consume MAOI [i put them grounded into the azarius's gelcaps, works fine], wait 30 mins and start drinking the mimosa. Do it slowly!!
6.enjoy the trip. I had absolutely no nausea, nada.”

Sep 18, 2007 Obasanyan said:
     
“My experience with mimosa hostilis is due to the Brazilian Candomblé rites.
A tea prepared with mimosa, wine and honey ist the most commun drink of the spirits caboclo.
Normaly the mimosa is not used in powder form..
In Brazil you can buy all parts of the Jurema tree in the herbal shops.

The tea of Jurtema is considered a drug indeed...but insiders of a spiritual religion know the very meaning of it.
It realizes the contact with the ancestors that are livining in the roots of that Jurema tree.

The visions related here are related with spirits.
To me Jurema is the same as my identity.
As a Candomblé priest of the Angola-Caboclo rite, Jurema makes me unique..

I am glad to have found it in the Azarius shop here.
I am offering this evening my first Jurema-drink to my personal spirit.
I hope that I can realize my mystical union with the spirit.
Here in Germany I want to create my own Caboclo cult.
So ...

It smells very good..my mixture of half wine,half tea of Jurema(more or less 8 grama)..and honey.

Greetings by Tata Obasanyan and his Indio spirits...
Irole Jubiaba!”