Inoashatan - Ayahuma
Couroupita guianensis
In the Amazon jungle, and all around the world, there are many different master plants, those that heal and teach. But some are truly powerful masters. There are always trees, and one of them is Ayahuma, called Inoashatam in Shipibo.
It is a large tree with spectacular flowers, found in the Amazon basin as well as in Asia. On both continents, it is highly respected.
Ayahuma is known to be one of the strictest and most challenging trees, requiring experience and discipline from those who wish to learn from it. Its medicine is very strong but is hidden behind a darkness called Shitana in Shipibo. This dark side may attempt to seduce the student into paths of power and magic. Only those with noble and pure intentions can access its medicinal heart.
Ayahuma is a tree of choice for those who wish to dedicate themselves to the plant path. It opens visions, helps one understand and work in the medicinal world, and teaches Icaros, the medicinal songs. Inoashatam offers one of the strongest energetic protections, indispensable for curanderos.
From a medicinal perspective, Ayahuma has properties for physical illnesses. It is used to heal all forms of deep trauma and to remove all types of dark and heavy energy. Its medicine is so rich and complete that some people choose to diet and study exclusively with this tree; they are called Ayahumeros.
Its medicinal world is deeply connected to the jungle. Its colors are vibrant orange and deep blue, illuminated with light and gold. The spirit of Ayahuma often manifests as an anaconda or a powerful jaguar.
