B. caapi leaves

[DMTripper]

Can't one use B. caapi leaves when brewing Ayahuasca? Why do people always use the vine. Don't the leaves have similar alkaloid content?

 

[Ginkgo]

The leaves only contain harmine, none or incredibly small trace amounts of harmaline and THH. The leaves have been tested to contain 0.25-1.90% harmine, usually less than 0.6%. As such it will work to brew Ayahuasca, but will give a different effect due to the absence of harmaline and THH. It may be interesting to try! Report back if you decide to do so.

 

[DMTripper]

I'm mostly thinking about the taste, 'cause I'm allergic to the taste of the vine hehe
But maybe a brew from leaves tastes just as bad or worse.

 

[Ginkgo]

There's only one good way to find out!