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Yellow Ayahuasca (Banisteriopsis caapi) – Shredded Vine from Peru
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Yellow Ayahuasca is shredded vine of Banisteriopsis caapi, a climber of the Malpighiaceae, packed under the Maya Ethnobotanicals label as Yellow Caapi and marked Made in Peru. Choose 100 g, 250 g or 1 kg; every size holds the same shredded vine.
- Botanical name: Banisteriopsis caapi (Spruce ex Griseb.) C.V.Morton
- Family: Malpighiaceae
- Synonyms: Banisteria caapi, Banisteria quitensis, Banisteriopsis quitensis
Smartshop · 100 g / 250 g / 1 kg
Shredded caapi vine from Peru, sold as Yellow Ayahuasca
This product is the vine of Banisteriopsis caapi, cut into short shreds and sold under the trade name Yellow Ayahuasca. The pouch carries the Maya Ethnobotanicals label with the words Yellow Caapi, Banisteriopsis caapi and Shredded, and a round seal that reads Made in Peru. Mycotrop offers it in three pack sizes: 100 g, 250 g and 1 kg. Species, plant part and cut are the same in every size, so you only choose the quantity.
- 100 g / 250 g / 1 kg
- Malpighiaceae
- Vine
- Shredded
- Botanical name
- Banisteriopsis caapi (Spruce ex Griseb.) C.V.Morton
- Family
- Malpighiaceae
- Synonyms
- Banisteria caapi, Banisteria quitensis, Banisteriopsis quitensis
- Common names
- Caapi, ayahuasca vine, yagé, mariri
- Name on the label
- Yellow Caapi
- Plant part
- Vine
Important: a plant that contains MAOIs
Dangerous interactions
This plant contains harmala alkaloids (harmine, harmaline, tetrahydroharmine), which are monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). MAOIs block the breakdown of many substances in the body.
- Never with antidepressants (SSRIs, SNRIs, tricyclics, other MAOIs), lithium, tramadol or stimulants: risk of serotonin syndrome, which can be fatal.
- Never with other psychoactive substances (MDMA, amphetamines, cocaine, other psychedelics): the effects can become unpredictable and dangerous.
- Foods rich in tyramine (aged cheeses, cured meats, fermented products): risk of a sharp rise in blood pressure.
- Not suitable for people with heart disease or high blood pressure, or during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- We do not give any preparation method or dosage for this plant.
Traditional use and composition
Banisteriopsis caapi is a vine of the Malpighiaceae family found in the Amazon basin. It is best known as one of the ingredients of ayahuasca, a drink that Indigenous peoples and local communities in Amazonia have long used in ritual and traditional settings.
In Brazil, this use has spread to religious organisations such as the União do Vegetal and Santo Daime. A 2026 review lists 119 ethnotaxa of B. caapi, that is, 119 folk names for types of the vine.
| Known compounds | β-carboline alkaloids: harmine, harmaline and tetrahydroharmine, which inhibit monoamine oxidase (MAOIs). Their levels vary widely from one sample to another (Santos et al. 2020). |
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| Traditional use | An ingredient of ayahuasca in Amazonia, notably among the Shuar of Ecuador; the Siona distinguish at least 18 types of the vine (Santos et al. 2020). Taken up by Brazilian religions such as the União do Vegetal and Santo Daime. |
| State of research | Research is mostly chemical: the wide variability in levels makes the material hard to standardise (Santos et al. 2020). No health claim is authorised for this plant in the EU. |
The plant: a climber of the Malpighiaceae
Grisebach published the species in Flora Brasiliensis in 1858 as Banisteria caapi, using a name coined by the botanist Richard Spruce; C.V. Morton moved it to the genus Banisteriopsis in 1931. Kew’s Plants of the World Online describes it as a climber of the wet tropical biome. The World Checklist of Vascular Plants records it as native to Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, northern and west-central Brazil and north-western Argentina. The checklist lists no subspecies or varieties, so “Yellow” is a trade name used by sellers, not a botanical rank.
The pouch and the cut
The cover photo shows a kraft stand-up pouch with the green and brown Maya Ethnobotanicals label beside a clay bowl of the vine; the second photo shows the bowl on its own. The shreds are thin, fibrous strips in olive and pale straw tones. If you prefer uncut pieces, Mycotrop also lists Yellow Ayahuasca as whole vine. A finer cut of another selection is sold as Napo Cielo.
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 | Banisteriopsis caapi (Spruce ex Griseb.) C.V.Morton |
|---|---|
| Family | Malpighiaceae |
| Synonyms | Banisteria caapi, Banisteria quitensis, Banisteriopsis quitensis |
| Common names | Caapi, ayahuasca vine, yagé, mariri |
| Name on the label | Yellow Caapi |
| Plant part | Vine |
| Form | Shredded |
| Origin (label) | Peru |
| Pack sizes | 100 g, 250 g, 1 kg |
| Supplier (label) | Maya Ethnobotanicals, Maya World Trading BV, Haarlem (Netherlands) |
| Sold as | Collectible or souvenir item; do not consume |
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: Santos et al. 2020, Plants 9(7):870; Saavedra-Saenz et al. 2026, J Ethnopharmacol 122404; supplier information; Plants of the World Online (Kew); GBIF. Updated 3 October 2026 by the Mycotrop team.
Frequently asked questions
What is the vine Banisteriopsis caapi?
It is an Amazonian vine of the Malpighiaceae family, known as one of the ingredients of ayahuasca, a ritual drink of peoples of Amazonia. It contains β-carboline alkaloids (harmine, harmaline, tetrahydroharmine).
Why is caapi flagged as containing MAOIs?
Because its β-carbolines inhibit the enzyme monoamine oxidase, as the pharmacological literature describes. This property explains possible interactions with many medicines, hence the warning shown on the page.
Is Yellow Ayahuasca a separate species?
No. The label names Banisteriopsis caapi. Yellow Ayahuasca, or Yellow Caapi on the pouch, is a trade name; the World Checklist of Vascular Plants recognises no varieties of this species.
Which pack sizes can you order?
100 g, 250 g and 1 kg. Every size contains the same shredded vine.
Where does the vine come from?
The label states Made in Peru and names Maya World Trading BV in Haarlem, the Netherlands, as the trader. No region within Peru is given.
How does it differ from the whole vine?
This product is cut into short shreds. The whole-vine version of Yellow Ayahuasca keeps the stems in longer pieces and is listed as a separate product.
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