CUBIQ

Description

What is Leaf & Vine? Two powerful, transcendent plants. The leaf is known as Chacruna, containing DMT, which some call ‘The Spirit Molecule’; and a vine, banisteriopsis caapi, known as The Ayahuasca Vine, which contains various harmala alkaloids that allow the body to process and utilize the DMT contained in the leaf. One cannot work without the other. This medicine has been used for centuries in South America and now worldwide for deep healing and spiritual exploration. This medicine is powerful and beautiful, and we wanted to make it accessible to all, without the need for travel, and in a precisely dosed, consistent form.

Those that have experienced a traditional ayahuasca brew will find the experience familiar, with one important change: with Leaf & Vine capsules, there is little to no chance of purging, stomach-related distress/pain or physical discomfort.

Ayahuasca should not be taken lightly.  For the most beneficial, successful and meaningful experience, it should be approached with seriousness and care.
Ignore these instructions at your own risk. Consult with your physician.

Preparation

Eat as clean as possible for 3-5 days before dosing. Foods to avoid: processed sugars, ‘ultra processed’ foods, cured meats, pork products.

Abstain from alcohol, all illicit and prescription drugs, cannabis and sex for 3-5 days before dosing. The goal is for your body and mind to be as clean and clear as possible.

Abstaining from social media and other media (especially the news and other commercialized media channels) is important as well for clearing the mental space and bringing yourself back to a centered place.

Do meditate, spend time in nature, exercise the body & mind and stay properly hydrated.

Day of Ceremony

Set (Mindset)
Your mind is clear, you are calm and open to whatever the experience brings to you. Under no circumstances should you have any drugs or plant medicine in your system during the ceremony. This is not a social or party drug, treating it as such can taint or cause the experience to be less successful.

Setting
You are in a safe, calm space without distractions. It is important for you to be able to relax with eyes closed for a few hours without being bothered. Find a comfortable spot, use blankets and pillows and create a space that is not only comfortable, but comforting. The goal here is to remove any obstacle that could get in the way of the depth of your experience. Find some calm, steady music that can serve as a backdrop to the experience. Ideally you will have around 3 hours of music, preferably with little to no vocals.

Intention
You want to have a purpose for this journey. Not that this will always guide what happens but it can serve as an anchor. Ask yourself, what is it that I want to realize within myself? What is my purpose for going on this spiritual journey? Your purpose is very personal but can include things such as: healing and uncovering trauma, renew your true self, improve your relationships. There is no exact guide for what your intention should be, only you can answer what you really are seeking. Be clear in establishing this intention once you understand what you really want.

Recommended Directions For Use

Have on hand: 1. A small amount of Coca Cola (or similar beverage with phosphoric acid) 2. A croissant or similar carbohydrate source (fruit like an apple or banana can work too).

Your medicine is contained within two capsules. The blue capsule contains several alkaloids from the Ayahuasca vine, also known as banisteriopsis caapi. This capsule is taken first, allowed to digest and start to get into your system. This process takes 20-45 minutes, depending on your individual metabolism.

You should start to feel the gentle, subtle effects of the blue capsule; you may feel a sense of calm or relaxation. This is the best way to know that it is time for the red capsule.

Alternately: 30-45 minutes after taking the blue capsule, take the red capsule.

The method that has been found to be the most successful and consistent is: take the red capsule with a small quantity of Coca Cola (specifically, the phosphoric acid in the drink is helpful for processing of the active ingredient). After swallowing the capsule, consume a small amount of a carbohydrate such as a croissant, some bread or some fruit like a banana or an apple. This causes your body to kickstart its digestion and ensures prompt and efficient processing of the active ingredients in the capsule.

Onset time varies depending on the individual, but is usually 45-60min. Effects last for around 3 hours. The strongest, deepest experience is had with eyes closed.

Note: opening eyes can have a ‘softening’ effect on the intensity of the experience.