Ayahuasca-Inspired Art: Sasquatch's Cryptid Realm in 'Ayahuasca Visions'

Have you ever heard of Ayahuasca, a psychedelic shamanic brew made from several ingredients, primarily the Banisteriopsis caapi vine and Psychotria viridis leaves? This powerful brew has been used for thousands of years by indigenous tribes in the Amazon for healing and spiritual exploration. A book that beautifully captures the visions experienced during Ayahuasca trips is "Ayahuasca Visions" by Luis Eduardo Luna, featuring art by Pablo Amaringo. This book, which has been in my collection for 19 years, showcases many strange visions, including UFOs, Sasquatch, cryptids, spirits, mermaids, aliens, and elementals, including a huge snake named Sachamama. The book translates to "the vine of the dead," and the origin of Ayahuasca comes from a dream where a man who died early in his life came to his wife in a dream. He told her to take cuttings of the vine that grows by his feet and leaves from the shrub that grows near his head to boil together in a brew. The exact instructions and method of preparation are unknown, but the concept came through a dream. The psychedelic aspect of Ayahuasca comes from the leaves of the Psychotria viridis plant, which contains dimethyltryptamine (DMT). DMT is not usually orally active because the stomach has monoamine oxidase, which breaks down DMT. However, the Banisteriopsis caapi vine contains an MAOI (monoamine oxidase inhibitor), which turns off the stomach, allowing the DMT to work. Interestingly, human brains produce DMT every time we dream, during out-of-body experiences, and near-death experiences. The pineal gland, a pine cone-shaped gland in our brain that is light-sensitive, functions as an actual eye, also known as the third eye. DMT is used sparingly in our body, and it's because we are supposed to have natural filters that we normally perceive things with. The Ayahuasca experiences in the book explain where each alien ship is from, such as Saturn, the moons of Jupiter, Venus, the Andromeda galaxy, and more. The book also talks about the spirit realm, creatures that come from within the Earth, beings, and people that live in the jungles and Forest people. Some of these crafts look like Vimana, and some of these ships look very Vedic, with Naga and sky giants visible in the art. Sasquatch also makes an appearance, seemingly a fan of tobacco. It's important to note that anyone who attempts to sell Ayahuasca or partake in this manner without respect for the plant teachers is guaranteed to have a bad experience. The number one thing to watch out for is evil curanderos, or fake shamans. Overall, "Ayahuasca Visions" is a fascinating book that offers a glimpse into the spiritual world experienced through this powerful brew. It's a must-read for anyone interested in shamanism, psychedelics, and spiritual exploration. And who knows, you might even see some familiar faces, like Sasquatch, in its pages.