Chacruna

Q: What is the botanical name of chacruna?

Both product names give the binomial Psychotria viridis. Kew’s World Checklist lists the species under its full name, Psychotria viridis Ruiz & Pav., as accepted, in the coffee family, Rubiaceae. Trade names vary from seller to seller; the binomial does not.

Psychotria viridis – Whole Chacruna Leaves, Peru | Mycotrop

Here you will find whole chacruna leaves, botanical name Psychotria viridis, in two products from Peru: Chacruna from Ucayali and Shipibo Chacruna. Each is sold in 50 g, 250 g and 1 kg. The first name gives a region, Ucayali; the second gives the country without a region, and prices differ. A third chacruna, from Herborist, is listed in the Smartshop. Orders ship in neutral outer packaging.

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Chacruna

Chacruna from Ucayali, Peru – Whole Leaves, Psychotria viridis

2289

€120.95

Whole dried leaves of chacruna, the common name of Psychotria viridis, a plant of the coffee family (Rubiaceae). The Maya Ethnobotanicals pouch reads "Whole – Ucayali" and "Made in Peru". Three sizes: 50 g, 250 g or 1 kg. Botanical name: Psychotria viridis Ruiz & Pav. Family: Rubiaceae (coffee family) Origin: Ucayali, Peru...

Chacruna

Shipibo Chacruna from Peru – Whole Leaves, Psychotria viridis

0158

€74.95

These dried whole leaves of Psychotria viridis, the plant known as chacruna, come from Pucallpa in Peru; the supplier attributes them to the Shipibo-Conibo people. Choose 50 g, 250 g or 1 kg of the same leaves. The label on the pouch reads "Whole – Pucallpa".See also: Chacruna Common name: Chacruna Botanical name: Psychotria viridis Ruiz &...

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Two chacruna lots from Peru

Both product names state the plant part and form, whole leaves. The name of Chacruna from Ucayali also gives a region, Ucayali in Peru; the name of Shipibo Chacruna gives the country, Peru, without a region. The names therefore do not tell you whether the two lots come from different parts of Peru. Neither listing gives a harvest date, a drying method or a leaf size, so this page does not compare the two lots on those points. Prices are set per product and are not the same; the current price of every pack size is shown on each product page.

2 products
Pucallpa
Neutral parcel

Products: 2
Formats: 50 g · 250 g · 1 kg
Origins: Pucallpa
Delivery: Neutral parcel, tracking by e-mail

Important: a plant that contains DMT

Good to know

This species is known to contain DMT (N,N-dimethyltryptamine) or related tryptamines. Combined with a plant that contains MAOIs, as in ayahuasca, it can cause serious interactions with many medicines and other substances.

Not suitable for anyone with a personal or family history of psychosis or bipolar disorder, for people with heart disease, or during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Never with antidepressants or other psychoactive substances.
We do not give any preparation method, extraction method or dosage for this plant.

Product	Botanical name	Plant part and form	Origin in the name	Pack sizes
Chacruna from Ucayali, whole leaves	Psychotria viridis	Leaves, whole	Ucayali, Peru	50 g, 250 g, 1 kg
Shipibo Chacruna, whole leaves	Psychotria viridis	Leaves, whole	Peru	50 g, 250 g, 1 kg

Why the scientific name matters

Chacruna is a trade name. The scientific name printed in both product names is Psychotria viridis, and Kew’s World Checklist of Vascular Plants gives it accepted status, which makes it the name to look for when you compare chacruna offers. Other names published for the same species, such as Palicourea viridis or Psychotria glomerata, are listed there as synonyms. The genus is part of the Rubiaceae, the plant family of coffee.

Peru, the country named on both products, is one of the areas where the checklist records the species as native.

Chacruna in the Smartshop

A third chacruna, the Herborist chacruna (Psychotria viridis), is filed in the Smartshop rather than in this category. It is sold under the Herborist brand, and its name gives no country of origin. It comes in 50 g, 250 g and 1 kg. Its product page also has a fuller botanical profile, with the native range country by country.

Other species have their own categories in the Smartshop, for example Banisteriopsis caapi and Chaliponga.

Storing your botanicals

Keep dried plants in their tightly closed pouch or in an airtight jar, away from light, moisture and heat. Powders absorb moisture easily, so close them again straight away. For extracts, tinctures and capsules, follow the instructions on the label and the printed date.

Before using a plant

Keep plants out of the reach of children and pets.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or taking any medication, ask a doctor or pharmacist first: many plants interact with medicines.
Stop immediately if you have an allergic reaction or feel unwell.
The information on this page describes the product; it does not replace medical advice.

Discreet delivery

Orders are packed on working days and leave in plain outer packaging that does not describe the contents. Once your order has shipped, we email you the tracking link when one is available. Estimated delivery times, right of withdrawal and exceptions: Delivery, tracking and returns.

Sources: supplier information; Plants of the World Online (Kew); GBIF. Updated 3 October 2026 by the Mycotrop team.

Frequently asked questions

What is the botanical name of chacruna?

Both product names give the binomial Psychotria viridis. Kew’s World Checklist lists the species under its full name, Psychotria viridis Ruiz & Pav., as accepted, in the coffee family, Rubiaceae. Trade names vary from seller to seller; the binomial does not.

What separates Chacruna from Ucayali and Shipibo Chacruna?

The level of detail in their names, and the price. Chacruna from Ucayali names a region of Peru, while Shipibo Chacruna names the country without a region, so the names do not show whether the lots come from different places. Both are described as whole leaves of Psychotria viridis; no further details of the lots are stated.

In which weights is each product sold?

50 g, 250 g and 1 kg. The Herborist chacruna in the Smartshop uses the same three weights.

Is Peru part of the native range of Psychotria viridis?

Yes. Kew’s checklist lists Peru among the areas where the species is native, together with Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia and northern Brazil, among others.

Where is the Herborist chacruna listed?

In the Smartshop, not in this category. It is sold under the Herborist brand, and its name gives no country of origin.

Chacruna

Chacruna from Ucayali, Peru – Whole Leaves, Psychotria viridis

Shipibo Chacruna from Peru – Whole Leaves, Psychotria viridis

Two chacruna lots from Peru

Important: a plant that contains DMT

Good to know

Why the scientific name matters

Chacruna in the Smartshop

Storing your botanicals

Before using a plant

Discreet delivery

Frequently asked questions

What is the botanical name of chacruna?

What separates Chacruna from Ucayali and Shipibo Chacruna?

In which weights is each product sold?

Is Peru part of the native range of Psychotria viridis?

Where is the Herborist chacruna listed?

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