Botanical Registry
Ayahuma
Common Name: Couroupita guianensis — Ayahuma (Cannonball Tree)
Overview
The Ayahuma, or Cannonball Tree, is a powerful teacher tree dieted for strength, grounding, and formidable energetic protection. Its common name is sometimes translated as "head of the dead" or "spirit head," alluding to its spiritual power and its role as a guardian against dark or malevolent spirits.
The Dieta
A dieta with Ayahuma is often considered an advanced practice within a shamanic apprenticeship, undertaken to learn how to defend against spiritual attacks and to heal aggressive diseases.
The teachings of the Ayahuma spirit are said to instil clarity, build self-esteem, and empower the dieter to establish and maintain firm personal boundaries.
Botanical Notes
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Couroupita guianensis |
| Family | Lecythidaceae |
| Tradition | Shipibo-Conibo, Ucayali |
| Classification | Mayor (greater) |
| Profile Status | Summary — expanded profile in progress |