Botanical Registry

Capinurí

Common Name: Maquira coriacea — Capinurí

Overview

Capinurí is a powerful master tree recognised within Shipibo shamanism as a potent teacher. A dieta with Capinurí is undertaken to fortify the physical body and is specifically mentioned in the context of treating serious illnesses, including cancer.

The Dieta

For an apprentice, dieting this tree is a path to receiving its strength and to learning its specific icaros — the sacred songs used in healing.

Botanical Notes

Detail	Information
Scientific Name	Maquira coriacea
Family	Moraceae
Tradition	Shipibo-Conibo, Ucayali
Classification	Mayor (greater)
Profile Status	Summary — expanded profile in progress

Safety Protocols

warning

Always consult a qualified medical professional before use. Contraindicated with MAOIs, SSRIs, and certain heart or psychiatric conditions.

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Documentation

This profile synthesises peer-reviewed research, ethnobotanical literature, and traditional knowledge. Sources are cited throughout. Traditional and oral knowledge is clearly distinguished from scientific evidence.

Content reflects personal experience and published research. It is not medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice.