Diet and abstinence
Prepare the body.
Open the path.
A clear guide so you arrive at ceremony with a light stomach, a cleaner system, and a present intention. Read it fully — your safety depends on it.
01
3–5 days before
Simple diet — no tyramine, no stimulants
02
Ceremony day
Light breakfast and lunch; fast from midday
03
Night
Moderate water only; empty stomach for the medicine
01 · Priority
The critical part first
Ayahuasca contains MAO inhibitors. Combining it with certain medications or substances can be dangerous. If you have medical doubts, consult a licensed professional before participating.
Medications
No antidepressants (SSRIs), anxiolytics, sleeping pills, or antihistamines for at least 14 days beforehand, unless your physician expressly instructs otherwise.
Alcohol and drugs
Zero alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, or other unauthorized substances for at least one week beforehand.
Who cannot participate
Pregnancy or breastfeeding; severe cardiac conditions; uncontrolled hypertension; prior stroke; severe psychiatric disorders; incompatible medication (including MAOIs). The Company reserves the right of admission.
02 · The day
On ceremony day
The ceremony is usually at night. Digestion should be at rest: less food, more clarity.
Morning
Light breakfast
Oatmeal cooked in water only (no milk or sugar), boiled plantains/bananas, or chopped papaya.
Midday
Early lunch
A small portion of plain boiled white rice with steamed vegetables (squash, carrot), no salt or oil. Finish by 12:00 or 13:00 at the latest.
Afternoon / night
Full fast
No solids from midday onward. Only plain water in moderate amounts until a couple of hours before. An empty stomach reduces extreme nausea and supports absorption.
03 · The diet
What to avoid and what you may eat
For 3 to 5 days beforehand, keep food as simple, natural, and bland as possible. This is preparation — not aesthetic deprivation.
Window: 3 to 5 days before the ceremony
Eliminate completely
- Aged cheeses, cured meats, smoked foods, canned goods, and soy (including soy sauce)
- Red meat and pork
- Salt, sugar, spicy food, garlic, and onion
- Citrus: lemon, orange, grapefruit
- Coffee, black or green tea, and energy drinks
Prefer
- Rice, quinoa, potatoes, sweet potato, and oats
- Plain grilled chicken or boiled eggs
- Apple, pear, peach; leafy greens and carrot (steamed or raw, no dressing)
- Olive or coconut oil only in minimal amounts
04 · Interior
Mental and energetic preparation
Traditional recommendations. They are not state health mandates; they are part of the container we hold.
Sexual abstinence
Avoid sexual activity (including masturbation) for 3 days before and 3 days after, to conserve vital energy.
Clear intention
Meditate or reflect on why you seek this medicine. Write your intention on paper.
Rest
Sleep well on the nights beforehand. The night process is physically exhausting.
05 · Frame
Important notice
This guide is informational and traditional preparation. It is not medical advice or a clinical protocol.
- Consult a licensed health professional before stopping medication or participating.
- Compliance is your responsibility; the Company does not guarantee absence of adverse effects or outcomes.
- It forms part of the warnings in the Terms and is confirmed on the Health Form.
- This does not waive wilful misconduct, gross negligence, or non-waivable fitness duties (Law 29571).
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