ayahuasca help!

[Pebkac]

Ok, so I'm all set to make ayahuasca but I've had the plants lying around for awhile, 3+ years. First question is are they still any good, I kept them under my bed so it was dry, dark, and cool. Plus their in zip locks. Don't you have to have a certain acidity to the water or something? Also where would I get the litnes papers to test the water? What kinda water should I use, I've heard distilled is the best but I could be wrong. Finally what foods should I avoid?

I want to brew the MAO-i (banisteriopsis caapi) and the DMT (mimosa hostilis) separate so I can take half the MAO-i 30 mins before I take the DMT and the MAO-i together. Which one of the plants needs the acidity in the water? Also whats approximate cook time?

Please respond quickly, my GF wants to do it tomorrow.

 

[Pet]

Hello, Pebkac, and welcome to the DMT Nexus!

It sounds like you're in a hurry and still have much research to do. Ayahuasca isn't something to rush into.

Here's a link that gives a good overview all about ayahuasca. This thread should answer your questions about cooking times, water acidity, types of water, and gives an overview about foods to avoid. I recommend reading the whole thread, as it has a lot of other useful information that will help you during the journey.

As for the shelf-life of your plants, I'm not too sure. Your question has probably been answered previously. Doing a thorough search of the forum should help you find the information you're seeking. If not, posting a new thread with a more specific title such as "Caapi and Mimosa Hostiilis shelf life?" should get more people's attention.

Good luck to you and your gf on your journey!