Why I Still Take Caapi Every Week — A Love Letter to the Vine
Banisteriopsis caapi isn’t just a plant — it’s a sacred teacher, a grounding force, and a nervous system ally that’s been by my side week after week. Whether I’m navigating emotional storms, seeking clarity, or simply coming back to myself, Caapi continues to be one of the most powerful and consistent tools in my spiritual and physical toolkit.
If you’re curious why this Amazonian vine holds such a permanent place in my life, this is my love letter to her.
🌀 What Is Caapi — and Why Do People Take It?
Banisteriopsis Caapi, often called “The Vine of the Soul,” is the primary ingredient in many sacred Amazonian plant medicine traditions. But even on its own — without admixtures or psychoactive combinations — Caapi is incredibly potent.
It works deeply on:
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The serotonin system (mood, memory, calmness)
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The nervous system (soothing stress and tension)
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Emotional healing (grief, trauma, inner clarity)
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Spiritual connection (dreams, intuition, grounding)
For me, it’s a plant that both holds and humbles me. It doesn’t push — it guides.
🔴🟡⚫ The 3 Types of Caapi: Red, Yellow, and Black
Each Caapi color has a different spirit, frequency, and effect. Here's how I experience them:
🔴 Red Caapi (Remo Caspi / Vine of Strength)
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Strongest and most grounding
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Heavy, deep energy — excellent for trauma release or energetic clearing
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I use this when I need rooting or a deep “reset”
🟡 Yellow Caapi (Cielo)
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Most balanced and uplifting
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Offers clarity, mental calmness, light emotional support
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Great for daily use, meditation, creative flow
⚫ Black Caapi (Negra)
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Protective and powerful
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Often associated with shadow work, energetic shielding, and boundary work
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I turn to this when I feel emotionally raw or spiritually porous
💧 The Extracts: How I Take Caapi
I offer (and personally use) three Caapi extract forms — all alcohol-free and made with care and intention:
🌿 1:1 Glycerine Extract (Everyday Support)
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Gentle, subtle, and great for daily emotional maintenance
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1 part vine : 1 part liquid
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How I use it: A few drops under the tongue in the morning or before meditation
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Ideal for those just starting with Caapi
👉 Shop the 1:1 Caapi Extract »
🌿 5:1 Glycerine Extract (Potent, but Gentle)
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5 parts vine condensed into 1 part liquid — much more concentrated
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Still glycerine-based, so smooth on the system
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How I use it: 3–5 drops when I need a deeper sense of calm, focus, or emotional balance
👉 Shop the 5:1 Caapi Extract »
🌿 1:2 Alcohol-Based Tincture (Deepest Dive)
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Strong, spirit-forward, and used for more advanced or ceremonial practice
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1 part vine : 2 parts alcohol (a very potent herbal extraction method)
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How I use it: Occasionally before deep inner work, dream practice, or ritual
👉 Shop the 1:2 Caapi Tincture »
🧠 The Science Behind the Spirit
What makes Caapi so unique is its β-carbolines (harmine, harmaline, and tetrahydroharmine). These compounds:
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Interact with monoamine oxidase (MAO-A) — slowing down the breakdown of serotonin and other neurotransmitters
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Support neuroplasticity (the brain’s ability to adapt and rewire)
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Have been studied for their anti-depressant and neuroprotective potential
But beyond the science, I feel her in my bones. It’s subtle, but it’s real.
🧘 Why I Keep Coming Back
No matter how much else I try — breathwork, fasting, meditation, other herbs — I keep returning to Caapi.
Why?
Because she:
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Softens my edges when I’m hard on myself
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Grounds me when I’m spinning out
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Opens me when I’ve closed off
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Reminds me that healing is cyclical — and that’s okay
🛒 Ready to Work With Caapi?
If you're curious about connecting with this sacred vine, I invite you to explore the different extracts I offer:
Every batch is made with intention, integrity, and a deep respect for the plant spirits of the Amazon.
🌿 Final Thoughts
Caapi isn't just a supplement — it’s a relationship.
It asks for stillness.
It offers you clarity — if you’re willing to listen.
And after all these years, I still am.
With respect and reverence,
Perry