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Wisdom of the plants

Writings from the jungle on ayahuasca, the master plant dieta, preparation and integration.

In-depth guides

AYAHUASCA PLANT DIETA

ayahuasca plant dieta

What is an ayahuasca plant dieta? The ancient Amazonian practice of dieting master plants, explained by Madre Selva Resort near Pucallpa, Peru.

AYAHUASCA IN PERU

ayahuasca in peru

Ayahuasca in Peru: why people seek healing in the jungle and our 8, 11 and 15-day ayahuasca retreat programs at Madre Selva Resort.

AYAHUASCA RETREAT PUCALLPA

ayahuasca retreat pucallpa

Ayahuasca retreat in Pucallpa, home of mestizo and Cocama healing traditions. Programs, location and what to expect at Madre Selva Resort.

HOW TO PREPARE FOR AN AYAHUASCA RETREAT

how to prepare for an ayahuasca retreat

How to prepare for an ayahuasca retreat: the pre-dieta, food, medication, intention and mental preparation, week by week.

CAAPI VINE

caapi vine

Ancestral wisdom and modern insight into the Caapi vine, the sacred vine behind Ayahuasca, as worked with at Madre Selva Resort in the Peruvian Amazon.

CHACRUNA

chacruna

Chacruna, the visionary leaf that brings light to the Ayahuasca journey: plant profile, tradition and how we honor it at Madre Selva.

TOBACCO RUSTICA

tobacco rustica

Nicotiana rustica, the sacred tobacco for grounding, deep connection and spiritual protection in Amazonian plant dietas.

CHIRIC SANANGO

chiric sanango

Chiric Sanango, the fiery teacher plant for transformation, strength and deep nervous system rewiring.

BOBINSANA

bobinsana

Ancestral wisdom and modern insight into Bobinsana, the gentle heart-opening master plant of the Amazon.

CHUCHUHUASI

chuchuhuasi

Chuchuhuasi, the bark of resilience and the roots of strength: plant profile, uses and dieta.

AJO SACHA

ajo sacha

Ajo Sacha, an aromatic ally for energetic cleansing and emotional renewal in Amazonian plant medicine.

UÑA DE GATO

uña de gato

Uña de Gato, the sacred Amazonian vine for immunity, inflammation and energetic resilience.

MUCURA

mucura

Mucura, a pungent guardian plant for purification, protection and energetic clarity.

Renaquilla, a sacred Amazonian vine for emotional release, energetic cleansing and feminine balance.

LUPUNA

lupuna

Lupuna, the tallest guardian of the rainforest: her power, rooted presence and spiritual protection.