It’s important to note that 5-MeO-DMT and DMT can elicit powerful experiences of transcendence, bliss and love just on their own, regardless of who the facilitator is or the circumstances by which the substance is administered. I’ve seen enough videos of questionable practices. the Toad Prophet) is a medical surgeon from Guadalajara who travels around the world facilitating toad ceremonies with as many as 80+ participants and claims to be endorsed by the Seri people of Northern Mexico. Any “indigenous seeming” Bufo practices are examples of neo-shamanism that adapt from a variety of sources, and are not rooted in specific traditional knowledge from an unbroken ancestral lineage. Subscribe, Rate & Review EntheoNation on iTunes, Modern Shamanic Guide to Sacred Amazonian Snuff, Quickstart Guide to Microdosing Ayahuasca Vine, Quickstart Guide to Microdosing Magic Mushrooms, detailed years of reported abuse and malpractice. I know he is great. Check out the latest Hamilton's Pharmacopeia episode on @vice to learn more. Well knowledgeable. Does that mean the guy is bad? Rettig (a.k.a. does anyone here own or know somebody who owns the original bufo alvarius pamphlet by Albert Most, if so I'm very interested in buying it. As the Open Letter states: We readily admit that many more people may have benefited from Gerry and Octavio’s provision of the toad medicine than have been directly hurt by it. Trending posts and videos related to Pamphlet! Have you read my bio? Conferences like the World Bufo Alvarius Congress and Beyond Psychedelics have issued public statements addressing malpractice concerns while issuing best practice guidelines for Bufo facilitation. I know that regular DMT can be inhaled or snorted… but had the understanding that Bufo could only be smoked. 1984). Typically, it is insufflated (snorted) or smoked as a powder or dried plant material. She's been in approximately 150 ayahuasca ceremonies (from terrible to fantastic), and tasted wide variety of ayahuasca brews (from awful to exquisite). ‎Hamilton Morris is a journalist, documentary producer and a chemist. In fact, the practice of smoking Bufo venom is a relatively recent phenomenon. So bad where everyone should avoid them because they will beat you up. Hello, I wanted to clarify something that I read in the article above. The donation however did not go into the Foundations Bank Account. During my investigation I’d also looked for other traditions using Bufo and found none. …A more likely candidate is the Sonoran desert toad, Bufo alvarius, which secretes large amounts of the potent known hallucinogen, 5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine (5-MeO … I have not smoked the toad with Mr. Rettig. Bufo alvarius. He approached me and was reasonable about my critique. Even clients who have been on the receiving end of abuse – such as being kicked while in a completely insensate state on the Bufo – later post a video testimony defending Rettig’s actions in a manner similar to Stockholm Syndrome. Therefore, anyone who claims that their way of working with Bufo is “ancient and sacred” is at the very least exaggerating. I’m surprised he’s lasted this long. Hamilton Morris Synthesizes 5-MeO-DMT in “Pharmacopeia ... To that end, Morris has reissued Nelson’s 1983 Bufo alvarius pamphlet, which now includes the full 5-MeO-DMT synthesis method summarized on the show. TY in advance, Mushlove. but i did see videos on how he treats people under the toad medicine. All the deaths were avoidable, if adequate support and medical care had been present. Make sure they offer some kind of integration after the ceremony, so you are not left in a vulnerable state. Paired with the lack of attention he gives participants (on at least one occasion leaving someone face down and slowly asphyxiating on the ground), these practices have led to several deaths. Prepare for the session by engaging in some spiritual practices, such as meditation, walks in nature, or journaling. Some people die smoking marijuana! Is this true or can Bufo be snorted as well? I would like to attend a ceremony and take this trip is there any ceremonies in arizona going on please let me know thanks. First time, i had a super intense moment where my eyes were drawn all the way back and felt like new neurons were being formed in my brain. Through this widely-varied background, she hopes to shed some perspective on the globalization of ayahuasca. I haven’t used the venom nor met either man, but I’m grateful you took the time and tremendous effort to compile and organize this into an easily digestible article. 80% of people with depression said that their symptoms were improved, and 79% of people with anxiety reported improvements. The guy was a professional and saved my sons life. Abusive or negligent facilitators are very good at hiding any negative press online, so make sure you research your facilitator thoroughly. My guides tell me there is no interaction with ayahuasca and/or Bufo alvarius but I’m needing more than just their opinion to know I can take these two medicines safely. Click this link to learn about Octavio Rettig and Gerry Sandoval, two Bufo facilitators who have been directly linked to deaths and fraud. For this reason, criminal prosecution has remained very difficult. The effects of the two substances are quite different, too. Also known as the Sonoran Desert Toad, Colorado River Toad, Bufo, and El Sapo/Sapito; Bufo alvarius is found living in Northwestern Mexico and some Southern US states. I ran outside in an euphoric state, laid down on grass.. took my shirt off.. and let sun penetrate deep in my heart while the trees and grass and the whole creation rejoiced my arrival back home. He seemed like a very experinced guy. This spiritual bypass negates the experience of victims, the testimony of therapists treating these victims, as well as the best practice guidelines put forth by the industry. If you browse the content on this site, you will find that very little content on EntheoNation is negative. I’m fine with all of this apart from the death and to hear others have also expired is rather damning. ( whiteout) I witnessed him giving a woman a dose that resulted in her going in through what looked like a very traumatic experience. He should NOT be administering this substance. 5-MeO-DMT is the most powerful naturally-occurring … That anyone contemplating making further documentaries featuring either Octavio or Gerry, seriously consider the damage to others involved in sweeping the evidence that is now known of malpractice under the carpet. Many years later, a man who went by the pseudonym Albert Most, created a pamphlet in 1984 titled “Bufo Alvarius: The Psychedelic Toad of the Sonoran Desert”. Qualified but some reason some people dont feel a good vibe from the person or felt he or she wasn’t kind enough or took extra care.. others say. Are these two guys who seem well regarded in the community as professionals. This pamphlet was so popular that the veneration of Bufo alvarius is now firmly entrenched throughout the Sonoran area. We’re all growing and need to give each other honest feedback. Hamilton Morris, creator of Hamilton's Pharmacopeia and a true luminary in the psychedelic universe, re-joins the DTFH! Powerful entheogenic experiences can indeed be lifesaving. Skip to main content. I joined a Facebook about bufo and the first post i saw was scam! Anyone doing their own online research would only encounter page after page of positive reviews and adoring press. Journaling or self reflection are keys to a successful integration process. i work in a military hospital so im familiar as to what that is. Often the most avid defenders of either facilitator would not even be able to tell you if it was the Bufo the resulted in the healing, or the facilitator himself. The difference was marked but the strength of Bufo is quite extreme. Because they can disrupt your mind and worldview in a very significant way, they have the potential to cause psychological trauma if not handled correctly. I said to myself ” when i do it. The dosage of 5-MeO-DMT will depend on whether you are insufflating or smoking the powder. Thank you for sharing. Yes not very friendly or approachable. My experience with Bufo was weirdly calmer than I expected but pleasant overall and I trusted and recommend my facilitator Gerardo if you’d like to contact him for your advise. Synthetic 5-MeO-DMT is used by some facilitators. It is important that we allow this discussion to evolve, so that we can allow the whole truth to surface. I hope you’re in a good place now, as well as the other lady who was left alone:(( it’s great that you took care of her, you were meant to be there at this moment… big hug, aya. For this he charged $450 for one pipe I think he is a crook and a person without any human empathy or compassion. Octavio Rettig, who claims to be an internal surgeon who graduated from the University of Guadalajara, doesn’t know basic anatomy. Sandoval has been accused of rape both within and outside of ceremonial contexts. Although some 5-MeO-DMT-containing plants have a history of traditional use, there is no evidence of any indigenous Bufo alvarius practices. I’d love to do some more but with more competent aftercare and decent preparation. Lorna Liana is a new media strategist and lifestyle business coach to visionary entrepreneurs. People need to know the truth about facilitators – both their strengths and weaknesses. While there have been efforts to suggest that the Mesoamerican civilizations used psychoactive toad venom ritualistically, due to the presence of toad icons in temple frescos, this is speculation. SOLD OUT] This reprint of the 1983 classic Bufo alvarius pamphlet, featuring a new preface written by @hamiltonmorris outlining the history of Ken Nelson's research and a detailed description of the 5-MeO-DMT synthesis featured in Hamilton's Pharmacopeia printed in a limited edition run of … Especially in the case of long-term drug addiction – the ability for entheogens like Bufo, iboga, and ayahuasca to cut addiction cravings is remarkable. A brief list of reported malpractices by Octavio Rettig include: dangerous sessions leading to hospitalizations and deaths; psychological and physical violence; non-consensual interventions and abuses of power; and neglect of people who have been damaged. I experienced Bufo Alvarius past weekend during my first 3-night ayahuasca retreat. Hosts do not want to go on public record because it calls attention to their own activities hosting events involving illegal drugs. Regarding people dying.. people die daily on operating tables around the world under the knife of the best surgeons.. Shit happens.. People die from all kinds of reactions. Like anyone there is no way he is gonna have a 100% great record.. no chef. This is not shamanism, this is not healing and the way I was administered the medicine, by my standards, is an insult to the spirit of the Bufo alvarius.” – from the open letter. Hamilton is also republishing Ken Nelson's classic psychedelic pamphlet, Bufo Alvarius: The Psychedelic Toad of the Sonoran Desert. What’s going on? I have been served by Octavio and I love him as a brother, yet I and many others feel he has not resolved his shadow and that is sometimes played out in unsafe practices. The psychedelic “afterglow” may last a few more hours, and be felt in the following days and weeks after the session. He says to the outside world and the community that he does want to heal, but I have heard him repeatedly say he believes he isn’t doing anything wrong and that he loves treating people like this. Excellent article. Anyone vetting either of them directly would be told to check out all the reviews. He did not measure my dose by any standard resulting in a dose that was way too much. 5-MeO-DMT is a potent naturally-occurring entheogen. Oorspronkelijk werd de wetenschappelijke naam Bufo alvarius gebruikt en later werd de soort ingedeeld bij onder … Octavio Rettig and Gerry Sandoval are authors, doctors, and psychedelic practitioners who regularly facilitate sessions with the Bufo alvarius toad venom, charging on average between $200-$400 a person. It is extracted from the toad (SAPITO) that lives in the Sonoran Desert. I love the mirroring effect of you diving straight outside under the sun. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. These publications probably inspired experimentation with the venom of B. alvarius that led to the appearance in 1984 of an underground pamphlet titled 'Bufo Alvarius, the Psychedelic Toad of the Sonoran Desert' (Most, 1984). The Open Letter addresses the fact that many have received benefit from working with either facilitator. While Bufo facilitation can take place in a more neutral, clinical setting, Bufo is commonly experienced in neo-shamanic ceremonial settings, that may include chanting, drumming, smudging and other rituals. That hosts should support any further victims in coming forward with experiences of abuse. Bufo ceremonies are underground because the substance being administered is 5-MeO-DMT, which is illegal in most countries. I don’t like this news, therefore it is fake.”, “I had a great experience. Because of the environment of drug prohibition surrounding the use of anything containing DMT, there are no governing bodies regulating the use of Bufo and other underground psychedelics. It’s not an online forum dedicated to discussing New Age Fraud. Although some facilitators claim that Bufo medicine is traditional or indigenous, there is no clear evidence to suggest that there has ever been a tradition of using Bufo secretions in shamanic practices. However, such safety measures are not present, nor have the psychedelic community found the interventions to be necessary, or even experience-enhancing in any way. MAPS, the producer of the Psychedelic Science conference, received numerous letters from the psychotherapy community asking that Rettig no longer be given a platform. It was in the mid-’80s when smoking toad venom became a fringe, underground phenomenon, after the first description of smoking Bufo alvarius toad-venom for its 5-MeO-DMT content was published in the form of an extraordinary pamphlet titled “Bufo alvarius: The Psychedelic Toad of the Sonoran Desert” by Albert Most (Venom Press, Denton, Texas), in 1984. Hi Luis, I hope you are well and hopefully my response is not late but I recently did Bufo in January before you left this comment with a facilitator in Tulum. 5-MeO-DMT is one of the more potent naturally-occurring entheogens. The survey recruited over 350 people who had been participants in, the extensive “Best Practices” document that you can find here. It is misguided to think it is safe to administer large doses of rapé during the session, or force water down people’s throats, or give electric shocks, while participants are under the influence of one of the most powerful natural psychedelics in the world. Two naive and erroneous beliefs driving this statement are: The spiritual bypass in this argument is that anything negative is hateful. As mentioned, powerful psychedelic substances like 5-MeO-DMT elicit profound experiences of healing and oneness on their own. I have attended a toad ceremony with Octavia Rettig. Smoking toad venom only became a fringe, underground phenomenon in the mid-’80s, when the first widely distributed description of smoking Bufo alvarius toad-venom for its 5-MeO-DMT content came in the form of an extraordinary pamphlet titled “Bufo alvarius: The Psychedelic Toad of the Sonoran Desert by Albert Most (Venom Press, Denton, Texas), in 1984. Where are these ceremonies held? Bad.. They are also remarkable in their ability to heal trauma and PTSD, as well as improve the psychological and emotional well-being for people who have struggled with treatment-resistant depression. I started to investigate on you tube. Read more about integration with 5-MeO-DMT and Bufo alvarius in our full guide. Patrick Smith is a biologist and writer who has been working in the psychedelic community for several years. One study of proteins in artificial human organs found that 5-MeO-DMT reduced the levels of a receptor involved in addiction (mGluR5), suggesting that it could have its own anti-addictive properties, and another survey of 5-MeO-DMT users showed that 66% of people with alcoholism found improvements after taking the substance. All profits from the sale of the pamphlets go to toad conservation and Parkinson’s research. Posted by 1 month ago. Our associates answered the call for help building an official website as well. I heard that the bufotoxins unheated could be dangerous to deadly. For someone who is vulnerable and who has struggled with severe health conditions, just one application of Bufo might offer a powerful reprieve from their suffering and a shift in consciousness that supports them in breaking free from the causes and conditions of their suffering. Very interested in attending and the benefits of plant/toad medicine. share. Of course he is good. I’d seen a lecture and a documentary about the experience and talked to people who’d worked with him around the world. I seen the new episode of Hamiltons Pharmacopeia. As a profound and intense entheogen, Bufo toad medicine has the therapeutic potential to treat a number of conditions such as depression, anxiety, and opioid addiction. Maybe he has administered 1000s of bufo. Click here to check out all 3 seasons of Hamilton's Pharmacopeia. Famous 1983 pamphlet Bufo Alvarius: The Psychedelic Toad of the Sonora Desert. No painter. The implications of Bufo for addiction therapy warrants more scientific research. They should have a relatively small group of participants, so they can give adequate care to each of you, and should be willing to meet any specific requirements that you may have for the space or the ceremony. Bufo alvarius toad venom was first found to contain 5-MeO-DMT in 1965, and the paper that proved this was published in 1967. Albert Most wrote The Psychedelic Toad of the Sonoran Desert (Venom Press. Her ayahuasca experience spans 30+ different shamans and facilitators, 7 indigenous tribes, several Brazilian churches, and a host of neo-shamanic circles, in Peru, Ecuador, Brazil, Europe, the US, and Asia. I’ve watched quietly from the sidelines and witnessed the denial take place in front of my eyes, engaged in a number of private conversations, and had all kinds of information passed on to me. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. He’s a practitioner of a substance that should be easy to use without killing people. This substance is 5-MeO-DMT, and it is four to six times more powerful than its better-known relative N,N-DMT. I wanted to believe like most people that he has pure intentions, but I have many stories to prove he is purely doing this to create a “prophet-following” and has no intention to resolve his ego. Other countries may have included it on their lists of illegal substances. Bufo Alvarius Toad, also known as “the toad of the dawn” or “the DMT Toad.” Anthropologists have long speculated that ancient peoples of Mesoameria used a toad, Bufo marinus, as a ritual intoxicant. This pamphlet, published in 1983, was the first guide for collecting and smoking the venom of the Sonoran Desert toad Bufo alvarius. Even if we ignore the risks of Rettig’s techniques, and entertained the possibility that these methods supported the psychedelic experience in a necessary way, these interventions would be non-fatal, if they were delivered in an environment with adequate medical care and supervision. But here’s where some inquiry might be helpful. The practice of inhaling bufotoxins from the Bufo alvarius, also known as “Sonoran Desert Toad,” “Colorado River Toad,” “El Sapo/Sapito,” “Bufo,” and “Toad” has become increasingly popular in a variety of underground ceremonial settings in recent years, creating corresponding pressure on toad populations and long-term sustainability. The psychedelic effects of smoking Bufo venom typically last about 15 minutes, and will totally subside after around 40 minutes. The collective consequences, apart from death, include physical injuries, psychological trauma, ongoing mental health issues, and a shell-shocked and divided entheogenic community. In this episode he talks about printing a pamphlet about 5MEO. Psychotherapists do not want to go on record about criminal activities because it violates the privacy of their patients, and it’s up to the patient to file charges; which they may not want to do if they are in a psychologically vulnerable stage. I have seen him doing these malpractices to many people. If you are taking Bufo venom, you should also consider that the psychoactive bufotenin will be present alongside 5-MeO-DMT. Yet it’s happened again and again. A line drawing of the Internet Archive headquarters building façade. Maybe a couple days a week. As such, it is important to avoid being on any medications (especially MAOIs or beta-carbolines) while taking Bufo or 5-MeO-DMT, and you should not take any other plant medicines (especially ayahuasca) in the same 24-hour period as your Bufo alvarius experience. It has been scientifically proven that, like other tryptamines, 5-methoxy dimethyltriptamine promotes the re-absorption of serotonin and melatonin, causing changes in the perceptual sphere. Indigenous communities, as many communities, are divided, with leaders expressing different points of view. Villa has teamed up with Hamilton Morris, the super-sleuth chemist of psychoactive substances, whose popular show on Vice, Hamilton’s Pharmacopeia, has featured segments on Bufo alvarius venom. Most likely, the practice of smoking Bufo venom is a relatively new phenomenon. Preparing for your experience by starting a spiritual practice or setting a clear intention are basic tips; as well as making sure you have a trusted and experienced Bufo facilitator. The pamphlet. 1 It opened up a whole new world for researchers and psychonauts and its popularity spread quickly. Therefore this person can do no harm.”. He knows very well what he is doing and these malpractices do not come from unresolved issues, yet from simply impure intentions. It was in the mid-’80s when smoking toad venom became a fringe, underground phenomenon, after the first description of smoking Bufo alvarius toad-venom for its 5-MeO-DMT content was published in the form of an extraordinary pamphlet titled “Bufo alvarius: The Psychedelic Toad of the Sonoran Desert” by Albert Most (Venom Press, Denton, Texas), in 1984. Close. The cases of rape all involve the use of substances to induce vulnerable states. Terrible experience, still terrible after 2 months… it was only a ilusion of solving something…. my first experience with the toad was with just one guy one one one. It was OFFICIAL!!! A Godsend. She travels the world while running her business as a digital nomad. This article was made possible by the wonderful work by Hamilton Morris in his filmmaking endeavors on … Make sure they have considerable experience in administering Bufo, and guiding people safely towards a healing experience. If a person is in an altered state, and not physically aware of their body, it’s logical to assume that pouring water into the unconscious person’s mouth would risk choking, and blowing tobacco snuff into their nose, would cause tobacco powder to enter their lungs, risking vomiting and asphyxiation. However, when you have multiple testimonies gathered over time, from people with no personal or financial interest (but everything to lose by speaking out), gathered by by different members of the entheogenic community, plus video documentation, there is a compelling groundswell of information that suggests that allegations of malpractice are warranted. With all of his popularity/notoriety and high profile speaking engagements, it’s strange that he never gets searched at borders and that includes the US. The spiritual bypass in this argument is that because one has had a good experience, or know others who have, it’s not possible that the facilitator has committed any harm, based on their own positive personal and direct experience. The Church of the Toad of Light. Publishing negative news is really not my editorial focus, but when there is no oversight or governing body to ensure compliance with best practices, its really the only way. A common objection to any criticism of Rettig or Sandoval’s methods are met with, “But I had an amazing experience with him,” or “I know lots of people who had great experiences with him – this must be fake news!”. For these reasons, more clinical studies are needed into the therapeutic benefits of DMT-containing psychedelics. Stay in touch with your facilitator or group, and don’t be afraid to ask for support if it’s needed. Talks he gave .he comes across very knowledgeable on the subject! Texas High Plains Writers. This cant be true surely.. so i read more. No one is above peer review and feedback and it seems Octavio has refused both. A large number of Bufo shamans and facilitators have appeared in the entheogenic community, offering to administer the medicine in ceremonies aimed at addressing spiritual or physical issues. Villa has teamed up with Hamilton Morris, the super-sleuth chemist of psychoactive substances, whose popular show on Vice, Hamilton’s Pharmacopeia, has featured segments on Bufo alvarius venom. The open letter reports three cases of Sandoval purposefully planting drugs on people before they crossed a border, in some cases resulting in their imprisonment. This thread is archived. Law enforcement in the countries where the crime occurred may be notoriously corrupt, so that witnesses and family of victims may feel reluctant to enter the criminal justice system. Thanks Lorna for this detailed article and shining light into this dark hole. endorsed by the Seri people of Northern Mexico. In the show’s third season, out now, Morris looks at manmade options of 5-MeO-DMT. I concur with the feedback both negative and positive here. I wish him well on his journey and trust that this article and the open letter of testimonials of abuse and malpractice will assist him and Gerry to see and acknowledge their mistakes and step back on the path of right action and deal with what ever they need to. I wonder if he’s tailed to see who he’s in touch with next. The Open Letter, currently sitting with over 400 signatures from concerned community members, lays out the dozens of varied accusations against the pair that have surfaced in the past decade, stating that there is “overwhelming evidence” that the two Bufo facilitators have engaged in “reckless, unethical, and potentially criminal behavior.”. An average dose for insufflating is around 8-15mg, while an average dose for smoking is 5-10mg. They weren’t happy.. 49 comments. Its effects can be traumatic as well as healing, and some amount of preparation and awareness of the risks is required for a beneficial Bufo alvarius experience. A true shaman and healer. Albert Most (aka Ken Nelson) describes how to collect and smoke the venom of Bufo alvarius. Let’s look out for each other, support each other, and call out the negativity when we see it. An individual having their first experience could be in the worst Bufo session or ayahuasca ceremony, for example, and have a profound healing experience when they are in that expanded blissful state of universal love where everything feels connected – with no idea that they were in a terrible ceremony with an unqualified facilitator. i think he used it daily. The psychoactive effects of smoking Bufo venom typically lasts about 15 minutes, and usually completely subsides in 30 to 40 minutes. This is the power of 5-MeO-DMT, and what makes psychedelic “gurus” so dangerous.
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