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Chacruna from Ucayali, Peru – Whole Leaves, Psychotria viridis
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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 (label)
Chacruna · Psychotria viridis Ruiz & Pav. · 50 g / 250 g / 1 kg
Whole chacruna leaves from Ucayali, Peru
This pouch holds dried whole leaves of Psychotria viridis, sold under the common name chacruna. The Maya Ethnobotanicals label reads "Chacruna", "Psychotria viridis" and "Whole – Ucayali" and carries a "Made in Peru" seal. Mycotrop offers the leaves in 50 g, 250 g and 1 kg; the species, plant part and form are the same in every size.
- 50 g / 250 g / 1 kg
- Rubiaceae
- Leaves
- Whole, dried
- Botanical name
- Psychotria viridis Ruiz & Pav.
- Family
- Rubiaceae (coffee family)
- Synonyms
- Palicourea viridis (Ruiz & Pav.) Schult.; Psychotria glomerata Kunth
- Common name
- Chacruna (Portuguese: chacrona)
- Plant part
- Leaf
- Form
- Whole, dried (label: Whole)
- Origin
- Ucayali, Peru (label)
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.
Traditional use and composition
Psychotria viridis, known as chacruna, is a small shrub of the coffee family native to the Amazon. In the ethnobotanical literature its leaves are associated with ayahuasca, the ritual drink of many peoples of the western Amazon, notably in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.
Chemical analysis of the leaves identified two indole alkaloids, N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT) and N-methyltryptamine, as well as triterpenes (ursolic and oleanolic acids) and sterols (Soares et al. 2017).
| Known compounds | Indole alkaloids: DMT and N-methyltryptamine. Pentacyclic triterpenes (ursolic and oleanolic acids), sterols, fatty acids and long-chain hydrocarbons. |
|---|---|
| Traditional use | Leaves associated with ayahuasca in the north-western Amazon (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru), according to Schultes (1976). |
| State of research | Chemical studies and early laboratory tests on extracts. Human data concern ayahuasca as a whole. No health claim is authorised for this plant in the EU. |
What the photos show
The main photo shows an upright kraft pouch with a green and brown Maya Ethnobotanicals label, in front of a woven basket heaped with dried dark green leaves. The label reads "Chacruna", "Psychotria viridis" and "Whole – Ucayali" with a "Made in Peru" seal; the "Net Weight" field is blank in the image. The second photo shows the basket of leaves on its own. The third is a photo of a living plant, with glossy green foliage and a cluster of small cream flowers; it is not the product.
A shrub of the coffee family
Ruiz and Pavón published Psychotria viridis in 1799 in the Flora Peruviana. The WCVP of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, accepts it as a species of the Rubiaceae, the coffee family, and describes it as a shrub or tree of wet tropical environments. Several older names are synonyms, among them Palicourea viridis and Psychotria glomerata. The native range runs from south-eastern Mexico and Central America through Cuba, Haiti and the Dominican Republic to Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and northern Brazil; the species is listed as introduced in south-eastern Brazil.
Ucayali, a region of Peru
Ucayali is the name of a region of Peru, and also of a river. The label uses it as a statement of provenance ("Whole – Ucayali"), and the Made in Peru seal names the country where the product was made. It names no village, no people and no harvest date. The Chacruna category groups other lots of the same species, with other stated sources.
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.
Specifications
| Botanical name | Psychotria viridis Ruiz & Pav. |
|---|---|
| Family | Rubiaceae (coffee family) |
| Synonyms | Palicourea viridis (Ruiz & Pav.) Schult.; Psychotria glomerata Kunth |
| Common name | Chacruna (Portuguese: chacrona) |
| Plant part | Leaf |
| Form | Whole, dried (label: Whole) |
| Origin | Ucayali, Peru (label) |
| Pack sizes | 50 g · 250 g · 1 kg |
| Brand on the label | Maya Ethnobotanicals (Maya World Trading BV, Haarlem, the Netherlands) |
| Reference | 2289 |
| Sold as | Collectible or souvenir item; not for consumption |
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: Soares et al. 2017, An Acad Bras Cienc 89; Schultes 1976, Hallucinogenic Plants; Dos Santos et al. 2024, CNS Spectr 30; supplier information; Plants of the World Online (Kew); GBIF. Updated 3 October 2026 by the Mycotrop team.
Frequently asked questions
What is chacruna?
Chacruna is the common name of Psychotria viridis, an Amazonian shrub of the coffee family. Its leaves contain DMT and are associated with ayahuasca in the ethnobotanical literature. Mycotrop sells it only as a collectible or souvenir.
Which pack sizes are available?
50 g, 250 g and 1 kg, all with the same whole dried leaves.
What does the label say?
The Maya Ethnobotanicals logo, "Chacruna", "Psychotria viridis", "Whole – Ucayali" and a "Made in Peru" seal. The net weight field is blank in the photo.
Are the leaves whole or cut?
The label says "Whole" and the photos show whole leaves, some of them curled or crumpled. As with any dried material, leaves can fold or fragment during packing and transport.
Are chacruna and Psychotria viridis the same plant?
Yes: chacruna is the common name the label gives for Psychotria viridis, an accepted species of the Rubiaceae according to the WCVP.
Where does the species grow naturally?
From south-eastern Mexico and Central America to Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and northern Brazil, according to the WCVP.
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