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So i was doing some research on the difference between caapi colors/types and ran across some information i felt might be useful if not interesting to share.
i searched the forum and came up with only one thread with "Ayahuasca cascabel" which i found rather odd so i figured i would ask if anyone has seen or had any experience with this?.... if not i figured the information would be useful if not intriguing.
Types of vine
Although there is no apparent difference in species, the caapi vine is categorized by those who use it into several different types, each of which have different potencies, effects, and uses. Different categorizations may be used in different areas, and this list is not meant to be exhaustive or universally applicable.
Peru
In Peru and other places, the different types of Caapi are referred to as different "colors".
Cielo (sky) or yellow caapi
Probably the most commonly used variety, at least among the mestizo curenderos of modern Amazonia. It is considered relatively gentle and is the typical vine used for initiation. Often has seven sections when viewed in cross-section.
Black caapi
There seem to be two varieties of black caapi, which may or may not be the same plant. They are often associated with witchcraft or brujeria, and should only be used by those who are very experienced with the medicine. Often has five sections when viewed in cross-section.
Thunder or trueno caapi
Brings on a particularly intense purge as well as other physical effects which are often very overwhelming.
Indian caapi
Perhaps the only variety of caapi that is not cultivated, but rather harvested from old-growth, unflooded, white sand rainforest. Use was believed to be more prevalent before contact with the west.
White caapi
Used most often in magic, both in brujeria and combating brujeria.
Red caapi
Considered very strong and used most often for healing; often, the curandero will take red caapi while their patient is given the yellow variety.
Rattle caapi or Ayahuasca cascabel.
Often considered the most potent variety of caapi; ayahuasca cascabel has been seen and experienced very little by westerners, if at all.
Ecuador
In the Napo province of Ecuador, the vine is divided into three types. It is said that all are used for the same purposes, though the visions of each differ.
Ayahuasca de las Mujeres, Women's Ayahuasca
So named as it has bumps or protrusions, "like a woman". The effect is more rapid. Gives visions of flowers.
Ayahuasca de los Hombres, Men's Ayahuasca
Straighter than the women's Ayahuasca; gives visions of Boas.
Ayahuasca para Ver Fantasmas, Ayahuasca for seeing spirits
Has "designs" on the bark; gives visions of spirits.
i searched the forum and came up with only one thread with "Ayahuasca cascabel" which i found rather odd so i figured i would ask if anyone has seen or had any experience with this?.... if not i figured the information would be useful if not intriguing.