Ritual index

Preparation phase

Create appropriate physical and mental state for the experience. This phase typically lasts between 1-4 weeks, depending on the nature of the upcoming immersion phase. Common practices includes:

Immersion phase

Psychoactive substances used in rituals (optional)

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Hallucinogens used in rituals

This section outlines various hallucinogens (deliriants, dissociatives, and psychedelics) employed in ritual contexts, adhering to the strict definition of entheogens. Historically, entheogens have played pivotal roles in religious practices, ranging from the use of ayahuasca in religions like Santo Daime and União do Vegetal to the modern adoption of the synthetic phenetylamine 2C-B by the Sangoma.

Deliriants
Animals
Plant
Dissociative
Plant
Dissociative/depressant
Mushroom

Amanitas with a mixture of dissociative and depressant effect:

Psychedelics
Animal
  • Bufotoxins from Colorado River toad (Incilius alvarius) and a few other toads
Mushroom
Plant
Chemicals

2C-x:

Lysergamides:

Base tryptamines:

Substituted tryptamines:

Non-hallucinogenic substances used in rituals

Depressant
Animal
Plant
Oneirogen
Plant
  • African dream herb (Entada rheedii)
  • African dream root (Silene undulata)
  • Bitter-grass (Calea ternifolia)
Stimulant
Plant

Facilitate transcendence

To advance deep spiritual or introspective experiences, guide the ceremony using elements such as:

  • Singing
  • Drumming
  • Prayer

Integration phase

Repeat the preparation phase.

See also

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