Epena (Virola spp.)Epena InformationVirola is the botanical name of a genus of plants that, given time and proper growing conditions, grow into large trees. Members of the Virola genus are more commonly referred to as epena. Depending on the source, the Virola genus is made up of between 40-70 species. At least 11 species of Virola are known to be psychoactive. The following species have been consumed by humans for their mind altering properties: Virola calophylla, Virola calophylloidea, Virola cuspidata, Virola duckei, Virola loretensis (aka Virola lorentensia), Virola pavonis, Virola peruviana, Virola rufala, Virola surinamensis, Virola theiodora (aka Virola elongata), and Virola venosa. The Virola genus is part of the Myristicaceae family. Myristicaceae is the botanical name, the common name is the nutmeg family. The Myristicaceae family is made up of over 15 genera and 300 species. Scientific Classification Of Virola All members of the Virola genus are native to Central and South America. Most species originated in the south (Brazil, Columbia, Peru, Venezuela) but some are native to regions as far north as southern Mexico. Virola has been ingested for hundreds (perhaps thousands) of years in South America, but in western literature, there was only one previous reference to Virola being ingested for mind altering properties, until Richard Evans Schultes started researching Virola, in the 1950's. Chemistry Of VirolaThe primary active chemicals in psychoactive species of Virola are DMT and 5-MeO-DMT. Other tryptamines may also be present in lesser quantities. Some species also contain beta-carbolines, in the form of harmala alkaloids. The latex (or resin) from Virola inner tree bark contains the largest concentrations of DMT and 5-MeO-DMT. Virola theiodora (also known as Virola elongata) has larger amounts of 5-MeO-DMT when compared with other species of Virola. Virola calophylla has larger amounts of DMT when compared with other species of Virola. How To Use VirolaYou can buy Virola here. They ship from the USA to most countries. Some people report a pleasant experience when Virola is smoked, by itself or combined with tobacco or marijuana. However, the effects only last about 5-15 minutes. Closed eye visuals are fairly common but overall mental effects are mild. Obtaining psychoactive compounds from Virola bark is not recommended for someone with no experience. To do so, the bark must be dry, then the inner bark is warmed until the resin becomes liquid. In liquid form, it can accumulated and placed in some type of storage container for further processing. For someone familiar with preparing ayahuasca, Virola theiodora bark can be added to the list of ingredients. The large concentrations of 5-MeO-DMT will contribute to the ayahuasca experience. It is said by some shamans that Virola will "teach medicine" when consumed as an admixture in ayahuasca. copyright © www.a1b2c3.com/drugs/ Books The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Plants: |
