Yopo Seeds - Anadenanthera peregrina
Anadenanthera peregrina is a tree that is also known by the names Yopo, Cohoba, Mopo, Nopo, Calcium Tree and Parica. Snuff made from Anadenanthera peregrina is called Yopo and it is used in healing ceremonies and rituals throughout the South America.
The flowers of Anadenanthera peregrina are spherical and white yellowish. The seeds and seed pods contain poisonous tryptamine derivatives which are the active ingredient causing spiritual hallucinations.
With high doses such as over three seeds it is common for Yopo to cause dizziness, vomiting and headache. The effect is usually a dream-like psychodelic high which lasts about half an hour.
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