DM Turner- The Esseential psychedelic guide

Banisteriopsis caapi must normally be procured in the Amazon jungle. On
rare occasions it is sold by specialty plant and herb dealers who specialize in
this type of substance.
Peganum harmala seed can be picked wild in many of the areas listed
above. It can also be procured from specialty seed and herb dealers, and
occasionally as stock for making dye. Some seed dealers will not ship
Syrian Rue seed to California since a "noxious weed" law prohibits this.
Apparently Syrian Rue is a hardy plant and will take over other vegetation if
planted in the same area.
A native
gathers
Banisteriopsis
caapi, "Vine
of the Soul "
Photograph
courtesy
Richard
Evans
Schultes.
DOSAGE AND PREPARATION:
Approximately three grams of Syrian Rue seed is required for a potentiating
dose. (1 1/4 teaspoons of finely ground seeds.) Gracie and Zarkov and I all
found that a certain amount of Harmala acts like a switch in potentiating the
effects of other psychedelics. A larger dose does not seem to increase this
"potentiating effect" but only increases the physical symptoms such as
nausea. Three grams of Syrian Rue seems to be a aufficient amount to
potentiate other psychedelics without being too hard on the stomach.
Syrian Rue is prepared by first grinding the seeds in a coffee grinder. The
resulting powder is then put into gelatin capsules. Using this method it will
take about two hours for the Syrian Rue to take effect. Some users boil the