The breakthrough isn't defined by a word. It's that place with no words. When you break through, you know it.

I've met Mother Ayahuasca using caapi leaves, and i think you're right about the dogma. In my trip, she looked like the Oracle from the Matrix, which is rather fitting.

To the OP, don't think too much about the quantities too much. Use it as a bench mark. People handle DMT in different ways. You just gotta find the amount that's good for you. Just work your way up in increments. Again, when you break through, you'll know it.