Ayahuasca
a woody south american vine, banisteriopsis caapi, of the malpighia family, having bark that is the source of harmine, a hallucinogenic alkaloid used by amazon indians.
historical examples
they make use of a narcotic drink called ayahuasca, which produces effects similar to those of opium.
the andes and the amazon james orton
noun
a brazilian plant, banisteriopsis caapi, that has winged fruits and yields a powerful hallucinogenic alkaloid sometimes used to treat certain disorders of the central nervous system: family malpighiaceae
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