AYAHUMA (Couroupita guianensis) Extract

Ayahuma — Couroupita guianensis 1:2 Glycerine Extract

The Cannonball Tree. Guardian of the forest. One of the most protective and grounding master plants in the Amazonian tradition — in an alcohol-free preparation.

Ayahuma is immediately recognisable in the jungle — the Cannonball Tree produces enormous, heavy spherical fruits that hang directly from its trunk on long woody stems, and flowers of extraordinary beauty and fragrance that bloom from the same bark. In Amazonian cosmology this unusual form speaks of a being of great spiritual power — ancient, deeply rooted, carrying great weight with grace.

It is a master plant in the fullest sense. Indigenous healers work with Ayahuma in dieta and ceremony not as a gentle introduction to plant medicine but as a serious and transformative teacher — one called upon when deep trauma needs releasing, when protection is required, or when a person is ready to do the most substantial work of their healing journey.

This listing is for our 1:2 glycerine extract — one part wild-harvested Ayahuma bark to two parts organic vegetable glycerine. Alcohol-free, naturally sweet and potent.

Traditional Uses

Ayahuma is primarily a plant of trauma release, grounding and spiritual protection. In Amazonian shamanism it is worked with to clear and release stored emotional wounds — the deep-seated patterns and frozen experiences that sit beneath conscious awareness and quietly shape behaviour. It works slowly and with depth, penetrating layers that other plants may not reach.

As a grounding plant, Ayahuma anchors the energy field firmly into the earth. For those who are prone to dissociation, to living in their heads, to feeling unrooted or spiritually scattered — this plant brings a profound sense of earthed presence. You feel where you are. You feel your body. You feel the ground beneath you.

Its protective qualities are well known among Amazonian healers. Ayahuma is used to shield ceremonial spaces from unwanted energies and to fortify the energy field of the practitioner and those they work with. Shamans call upon it before and during ceremony to keep the space clear and to guard against harmful influences entering the work.

Alongside its protecting and releasing qualities, Ayahuma also carries a warmth and compassion that encourages emotional vulnerability — the capacity to open the heart even as the energy field is being strengthened. It teaches that true protection does not require hardness. The strongest trees in the forest have the deepest roots.

Ayahuma is also known in Amazonian tradition for its ability to cleanse and align the energy body — working across multiple levels simultaneously, addressing physical, emotional and energetic imbalances together.

The Spirit of Ayahuma

Those who have worked deeply with Ayahuma in dieta describe meeting a spirit guide — a presence associated with the tree that appears in visions, offering teachings, support and a direct transmission of the plant's knowledge. The spirit of Ayahuma is protective and ancient. It is not a spirit that overwhelms or frightens — it is one that steadies. Healers describe it as one of the most trustworthy presences in the plant kingdom.

A tree that has stood in the jungle for decades, dropping its enormous fruits into the earth year after year, holding its ground through storms — this is the quality of consciousness it transmits.

Why Glycerine

Glycerine is a natural plant-derived preservative that draws out and holds the active compounds of a plant without alcohol. It is naturally sweet, gentle on the digestive system and well suited to those with alcohol sensitivity, those avoiding alcohol for personal or ceremonial reasons, or those who simply prefer a softer preparation.

Our 1:2 ratio means one part plant material to two parts glycerine — a genuinely potent extraction that carries the full character and energetic properties of the plant.

Working with Ayahuma — Dieta

Ayahuma is a plant that rewards depth of engagement. In the Amazonian tradition it is worked with through dieta — a period of sustained, intentional engagement with the plant combined with dietary and lifestyle restrictions. While the extract is a gentler pathway than a full jungle dieta, approaching it with some of the traditional principles — eating simply and cleanly, reducing stimulants and distractions, spending time in quiet and reflection — will deepen the experience considerably. Read our full guide to master plant dieta on the website for more detail.

How to Use

5 drops under the tongue twice daily, away from food and drink. Hold briefly before swallowing. Ayahuma works deeply and gradually — give it time and meet it with consistency. It is a plant that benefits from being worked with over weeks or months rather than approached casually.

Important

Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Consult your doctor before use if you are taking prescribed medication. Not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any medical condition. This product is offered for its ethnobotanical and traditional value.