Erowid Ololiuqui (Turbina/Rivea corymbosa) Vault

ololiuqui

Modern humans must learn how to relate to psychoactives
responsibly, treating them with respect and awareness,
working to minimize harms and maximize benefits, and
integrating use into a healthy, enjoyable, and productive life.

Turbina corymbosa

BOTANICAL CLASSIFICATION

Family :

Convolvulaceae

Genus :

Turbina (=Rivea)

Species :

corymbosa

COMMON NAMES

Badoh (seeds); Ololiuqui (seeds); Coaxihuitl

EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION

Psychedelic

DESCRIPTION

Turbina corymbosa is a large, woody vine with narrow, heart shaped leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. The plant has been identified as the Aztec visionary intoxicant oliliuhqui. Oliliuhqui's round seeds contain LSA and they have a long history of use in Central Mexico.