z0mbie said:Can anybody help me understand the difference between harmine and harmaline? I realize they are both alkaloids of the caapi plant, but the website I am looking at offers both in freebase form, and I am wondering which works better for pharmahuasca so i know what to buy. They also have a product that is just labeled Banisteriopsis Caapi pure alkaloids. what would you guys recommend? thanks!
Most people seem to lean towards harmine. They say harmine has an energizing effect, while harmaline has a more sedative effect. I think harmine may also result in some brighter colored visions, and faster paced visions. Maybe. Also, harmaline is said to be a stronger maoi, requiring about half the dose of harmine to get the same inhibitory effect on mao. But, is there any reason why you can't just buy both and try them?
The caapi product probably contains mostly harmine, some tetrahydroharmine, and some harmaline, as well as possibly trace amounts of other alkaloids and/or b-carbolines.