Vilca vs Ziziphus Mauritiana

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Vilca

Anadenanthera colubrina

Nervine

Ziziphus Mauritiana

Ziziphus mauritiana

Nervine

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Vilca

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Ziziphus Mauritiana

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

An Andean psychoactive seed used by shamans in Argentina and Bolivia for healing rituals.

Small tree widespread in tropical Asia and Africa producing edible fruits used medicinally in Ayurvedic and African traditional medicine for digestive and sedative conditions.

Active Compounds

bufotenine, DMT, 5-MEO-DMT, tryptamines

jujuboside B, ziziphine, ursolic acid, flavonoids, vitamins

Traditional Uses

shamanic healing, ritual visions, spiritual healing

insomnia, digestive disorders, fever, wound healing, nutritive

Modern Uses

psychedelic, psychoactive, entheogenic

sedative, digestive tonic, wound healing, nutritive

Adult Dosage

Only in traditional shamanic context

Fruit consumed freely or 5–10g bark decoction

Contraindications

cardiovascular conditions, psychosis, self-administration

sedative medications, allergy

Side Effects

intense psychedelic effects, cardiovascular stress

drowsiness, mild digestive upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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