We know Caapi as the vine used in the traditional Ayahuasca brew. Caapi is known as one of the strongest plant teachers and has a deep history dating back all the way to the Mayans. Caapi needs a special brewing method with heat to activate DMT. The Ayhuasca brew is made using a MAO inhibitor usually Chacruna Leafs (Psychotria viridis) which will give visuals to the plant teacher caapi.

When taken alone, shamans say that Banisteriopsis caapi helps enhance people’s empathy, allowing them to give guidance in the community.

In medical studies, researchers concluded that Caapi Ayahuasca can help treat depression and addiction. Caapi does not build a tolerance so there is no risk of addiction.

Animal studies and recent clinical research suggests that B. caapi preparations show antidepressant activity, a therapeutic effect that has been linked to hippocampal neurogenesis.