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Is ayahuasca microdosing effective? Here is what I found.
Microdosing
Microdosing is taking small doses of psychedelics such as LSD or psilocybin in a semi-regular schedule, for example one day on, three days off. The small amounts are meant to be barely noticeable so that they do not impair regular daily life. The intent of users may be to increase their productivity, creativity, focus, awareness and wellbeing.
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For this ayahuasca microdosing course, the supplier suggests a dosing schedule starting with 10 ml and going up to 62 ml, for 5 to 7 nights, increasing the dose towards the middle of the course and decreasing it towards the end. For users with prior experience, my contact suggests a higher dose throughout the course.
Another difference with LSD and psilocybin microdosing is a setting that pays respect to its traditional use. To make the experience as personal and internal as possible, I followed the supplier’s guidelines. I took it before bedtime and at least two hours after a meal. I listened to the accompanying recordings of icaros — Amazonian healing songs — and then I went to bed without talking to people or using any media.
