Plant Medicine

I love plants. They've always been part of my life, and my admiration and respect for these beings is deeply genuine. I connect with them in countless ways, from multiple perspectives. When I arrived in the Caribbean jungle, I was completely blown away by its raw beauty and powerful presence—I fell in love instantly. It wasn’t that I lacked a connection with nature before; back in my homeland, I honored it in many ways, and since childhood, it had been, in a sense, my God. But the jungle kissing the Atlantic Ocean felt like an overwhelming gift from Father Universe through Mother Earth.

The force of the elements was undeniable—the size of the leaves, the towering trees, the simple yet intense rhythm of life, and the constant presence of awareness needed to move through this wild land. It was the perfect context to dive deep into biology. For two years, I worked in a private reserve, connecting with the ecosystem and guiding nighttime tours, sharing with visitors the medicinal properties of local plants and trees. With every tour, I felt more accompanied, even when walking alone through the forest. My friend Marcelo taught me the basics, and later, other local masters enriched my understanding with their ancestral wisdom—explaining the "when," "how," and "why" of each plant.

This relationship with plants naturally led me to psychedelics. The great mystery was Grandmother Ayahuasca. My first encounter with her came around 2010, guided by Marcelo during the first six or seven years. Every couple of months, we would visit his Usure, where he worked with Colombian medicine—Yagé, a much more potent version than the Peruvian Ayahuasca I would later experience in Pucallpa in 2017. I must say, during my first years, I never really enjoyed the ceremonies. The doses were strong, and I had no support for integration. Still, the people holding the space were remarkable, and their dedication has kept this medicine path alive on sacred land.

What truly moved me was the after—two or three weeks of feeling light, clean, and balanced, with no cravings for sugar, alcohol, or heavy foods. That became my motivation to return every two months to those challenging but healing ceremonies. As a student of metaphysics, I began to understand the immense potential of this process to address addiction, emotional pain, and the disconnection many feel from themselves and nature. I saw the possibilities for collective healing.

After a transformative Bufo Alvarius experience, I decided to go to Peru and stay for a month, learning how to cook, plant, and serve this master plant. That was in 2017.