Corazónde Pachamama

Ayahuasca is a teacher plant with a feminine spirit, known as Grandmother Ayahuasca. Sometimes we can experience the vision of a young or old woman depending on the age of the plant that has been prepared, and many times the spirit of the plant is seen as an anaconda or jaguar. Ayahuasca is like a snake that carries the memories of life. It is known as the vine of the souls and has been used for thousands of years by the people of the Amazon to cure physical, mental, and emotional illness by taking the participants on a journey to different levels of consciousness to heal. Like all power plants, the healing depends on the willingness of the participants to make the changes shown by the medicine, commitment to healing, and the severity of the disease.

Huachuma is a masculine spirit plant, also known as Ahuacoya or San Pedro. Some people say that the name San Pedro is related to the Apostle Peter, because he holds the keys to the kingdom of heaven. This plant has been used by the Indians of the Andes of South America for millenia. The active ingredient is mescaline. The spirit of the Grandfather Huachuma is very generous. Like all power plants the journey very much depends on the current lifestyle and state of mind of the people participating. San Pedro helps to open the heart and connect us with nature, spirits and energies in our environment.

Huilka (also spelled Wilka, Vilca) is considered to be the most sacred of all power plants in South America. During the times of the Incas, Huilka was used as their sacred medicine. It was used only by the privileged class of the Incas and was not accessible to all people. This female spirit presents herself as a young mother and has the virtues of curing terminal disease and very strong addictions. The journey with Huilka offers the chance of rebirth by showing changes that are necessary in life to become a better person. During a journey with Huilka, it is very common to see geometric patterns typical of a mathematics lesson, reason being, the spirit of the plant is very precise and strict. Mama Huilka proposes a commitment to improve all aspects of our lives and this we can experience when we know the essence of true love.

Tobacco is a sacred plant to nearly all indigenous peoples and for good reason. In the cosmovision of the Andes it is the most sacred of plants. Grandfather tobacco is often misused and abused in "modern" societies and is thought of as something negative. However this plant is a great teacher and helps to connect us humans with Creator and the spiritual world. The smoke of tobacco goes up to the sky carrying our prayers and intentions. It can also be blown on people and objects to ward off bad spirits and give blessings. When ingested through the nose or drunk with water it can help us feel our emotions and state of health more accurately. It is a powerful purgative and helps us to release bad energies or emotions. It also helps us to have more clear visions, opening up our third eye chakra.