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Upon searching forums I see few mentions of Ginkgo biloba as an MAOi, usually regarded as a light one.
From what I'm reading it seems it is not that weak of an MAOi.
As anyone ever tried ginkgo for orally activating DMT or other MAO substrates?

It was proposed that ginko may potentiate monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors (speculative),150 due to the evidence that EGb7671 and the fresh and dried leaves and flavonoids including isorhamnetin and especially kaempferol inhibit MAO-A and MAO-B (in vitro).786,,916 One individual taking 4 capsules of ginkgo standardized extract had a 30% and 50% inhibition of human platelet MAO-B after 1 and 3 hours, respectively, and drinking a tea made from 2 grams of dried leaves reduced platelet MAO-B by 29% after 1 hour (PO in human case study).786
      HOWEVER, no effects were shown on mouse or rat brain MAO or concentrations of bioamines (ex vitro) when rats were given 10mg/kg kaempferol or 15 mg/kg ginkgo extract orally 3 hours prior.916 Based on behavioral evidence, no MAO inhibition was found with 100 mg/kg standardized ginkgo extract EGb 761, except for slight excitation from 100mg/kg tryptamine given intravenously (PO in mice).1053 In 10 subjects taking 120 mg/day of ginkgo extract EGb 761 for 1 month, no significant changes in brain MAO-A or MAO-B were measurable (PO in human study). This does not rule out the possibility of MAO inhibition occurring outside the brain that might lead to significant interactions.615
      High concentrations of the concentrated extract EGb 761 inhibit uptake of serotonin (in vitro) and dopamine (in vitro).193
      HOWEVER, lower concentrations (achieved in vivo with a dose of 100 mg/kg) increase serotonin uptake by synaptosomes (in vitro, PO in mice) and do not affect dopamine uptake (in vitro).192

Herbal Contraindications and Drug Interactions plus Herbal Adjuncts With Medicines - Francis Brinker, N.D.
Citations can be found at http://www.eclecticherb.com/s/HCDI4-Ref.pdf

Extracts of Ginkgo biloba leaves produce reversible inhibition of rat brain monoamine (MAO). Both MAO-A and -B types were inhibited to a similar extent. The MAO inhibitory compound(s) were present in dried or fresh Ginkgo biloba leaves as well as in commercially available capsules of Ginkgo biloba and appear to be heat stable with relatively low molecular weight. MAO inhibition by Ginkgo biloba may be a mechanism underlying reported anti-stress and anxiolytic activities of this natural product.

http://biopsychiatry.com/ginkgomaoi.html

"João Meirinhos created a compelling and sublime documentary that reaffirms the power of the world's greatest traditional medicine, ayahuasca. Assembling an impressive cast of traditional practitioners, aficionados and western converts, 'Mirror of the Spirit' bubbles like the brew itself to reveal the essence of the ayahuasca experience. And, like the ayahuasca vine, it entwines the viewer with an authentic and compelling message that is hard to resist.
Grounded in strong ethnographic roots, 'Mirror of the Spirit' captures the spirit of this eclectic mix of contributors all of whom have been transformed by the power of the medicine in a myriad different ways. Once again we are reminded that the message of ayahuasca is more relevant today than at any point in our history."

Gavin Searle

https://youtu.be/wUpcItODkuo


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Absinthe is a distilled spirit originally formulated as an herbal digestif.

Absinthe looks at the history of the famous and controversial alcoholic drink. It looks at how it is created and prepared. It examines the drinks popularity in Western Europe especially among artists. It also looks at the legality of the drink in the United States and its growing popularity there.

https://tubitv.com/movies/466353/absinthe *updated link 02/22/2022*


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This documentary is about a successful man living an unfulfilling life and his road towards truth and happiness. It provides insight into ancient shamanic practices and commentary on human spirituality and wellness.

https://youtu.be/P0ommNRJeMQ


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Alexander Sasha Shulgin is the scientist behind more than 200 psychedelic compounds including MDMA, more commonly known as Ecstasy.

Considered to be one of the greatest chemists of the 20th century, Sasha s vast array of discoveries have had a profound impact in the field of psychedelic research, making him a subject of fascination and controversy among fellow scientists and a folk hero to recreational users of psychedelics.

Dirty Pictures uncovers the lifework of Dr. Shulgin and takes viewers inside his Northern California home where he lives with his wife of 40 years and continues to carry out experiments in a makeshift laboratory.

Director Etienne Sauret likewise delves into the broader world of psychedelic research where the fields of chemistry, neuroscience and philosophy intersect and investigates whether or not this particular field could aid in solving the deepest mysteries of the human mind.

http://ffilms.org/dirty-pictures-2010/


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Maria Sabina - Spirit Woman
Maria Sabina was a mushroom curandera. This is a beautifully insightful and poetic documentary about shamanism through mushrooms.
https://youtu.be/-yGNWBEwvlU

"I am the woman who was born alone
I am the woman who fell alone
I am the woman who waits
I am the woman who seeks
I am the woman who looks inward
I am the woman who looks under the water
I am the sacred swimmer
Because I can swim in greatness.

I am the moon woman
I am the woman who flies
I am the meteor woman
I am the woman of the sandal constellation
I am the woman of the cane constellation
I am the star woman
God
Because I've gone to these places since the beginning.

I am the woman of breeze
I am the woman of fresh dew
I am the woman of dawn
I am the woman of twilight.

I am the woman who blossoms
I am the woman who was uprooted
I am the woman who cries
I am the woman who whistles
I am the woman who makes noise
I am the woman who plays the drum
I am the woman who plays the trumpet
I am the woman who plays the violin
I am the woman who cheers
Because I am the holy clown.

I am the sunstone woman
I am the daylight woman
I am the woman who makes things revolve
I am the woman of heaven
I am the woman of good
I am the pure woman
I am the woman of spirit
Because I can enter and I can leave the kingdom of death.

I am the woman who draws out
I am the woman who cleanses
I am the woman who cures
I am the woman who sets right
I am the woman of herbs
I am the woman wise in language
Because I am the woman wise in medicine."
-Maria Sabina


Spanish version: https://youtu.be/LMYmvCjp_x8


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