Toad Venom (5-MeO-DMT, Bufotenine, Serotonin, N-Methylserotonin, Tryptophan, 5-MTOH, 5-MIAA, 5-HTP, Bufovirdine, Bufotalindin)
Toad Venom is the milky white substance that is excreted from the parotoid glands of the Sonoran Desert Toad, Incilius Alvarius (formerly called Bufo Alvarius). The substance can be collected with human manipulation, dried, and smoked for profound psychedelic experiences. The medicine is short-acting and ranges from 15-45 minutes in length. The effects of smoking toad medicine include ego dissolution, deep emotional release, feelings of leaving the physical body, and can sometimes include spiritual visions.
Toad Venom is composed of approximately 15%-20% 5-MeO-DMT and a mixture of other alkaloids including Bufotenine, Serotonin(5-HT), and 5-HTP. It has been credited with anti-depressant and anti-addictive effects. The venom also contains cardio-toxins that are burned away as the medicine is vaporized. The Sonoran Desert Toad is the only animal in the world that produces serotonergic substances in its venom and skin.
People who have experienced Toad Venom often report that it feels like a near death experience and ego death. When administered in the appropriate setting, it can be the death of negative thought patterns and self-destructive behaviors. Other benefits of 5-MeO-DMT include:
The purpose of taking 5-MeO-DMT is to integrate what is experienced during the ceremony into the participant's life in a meaningful way. Integration of this Medicine can be exemplified by healthy living and lifestyle choices. Being the best son, daughter, brother, sister, father, mother, husband, wife and friend one can be. Living the best life one can live. Some participants find it helpful to do continued integration therapy with Sacred Heart Sonora to learn how to make healthy lifestyle changes and integrate new perspectives.
This is not a recreational drug and needs to be given respect. To experience medicine safely, it should always be administered in an appropriate setting by an experienced facilitator. Although the medicine is safe, people can experience a wide range of reactions that need to be attended to with experience and care.
Toad Venom is composed of approximately 15%-20% 5-MeO-DMT and a mixture of other alkaloids including Bufotenine, Serotonin(5-HT), and 5-HTP. It has been credited with anti-depressant and anti-addictive effects. The venom also contains cardio-toxins that are burned away as the medicine is vaporized. The Sonoran Desert Toad is the only animal in the world that produces serotonergic substances in its venom and skin.
People who have experienced Toad Venom often report that it feels like a near death experience and ego death. When administered in the appropriate setting, it can be the death of negative thought patterns and self-destructive behaviors. Other benefits of 5-MeO-DMT include:
- Mystical and Spiritual Experiences: Many individuals who have used 5-MeO-DMT report having intense mystical and spiritual experiences. These experiences often involve a sense of unity with all things, a dissolution of the self, and a feeling of interconnectedness with the universe.
- Rapid and Profound Transformations: Some users report experiencing rapid and profound personal transformations after using 5-MeO-DMT. These transformations can include shifts in perspective, insights into one's life, and changes in behavioral patterns.
- Mindfulness and Presence: 5-MeO-DMT experiences can lead to a heightened sense of mindfulness and presence. Users often describe being fully immersed in the present moment and having a deep awareness of their surroundings and internal sensations.
- Reduced Anxiety and Fear: While the experience of 5-MeO-DMT can initially be intense and overwhelming, some users report a sense of release from anxiety and fear after the effects subside. This can potentially lead to greater emotional resilience and a more relaxed outlook on life.
- Enhanced Creativity: Like other psychedelics, 5-MeO-DMT may enhance creativity and lead to novel insights and ideas. Some individuals report increased artistic expression and the ability to see problems from different angles.
- Treatment of Mental Health Conditions: While research is still in its early stages, there is growing interest in exploring the potential therapeutic use of 5-MeO-DMT for mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and addiction. Preliminary studies suggest that it may have the potential to alleviate symptoms in some individuals. (We have assisted over 100 clients come off of their anti-depressant medication (including SSRIs, SNRIs, and mood stabilizers). Of those people only one chose to return to antidepressants within 6 months of the experience.
- Transcendence of Ego: 5-MeO-DMT experiences often involve a dissolution of the ego or self-identity. This can lead to a sense of ego death, where the individual feels a profound sense of oneness with the universe and a detachment from their usual sense of self.
The purpose of taking 5-MeO-DMT is to integrate what is experienced during the ceremony into the participant's life in a meaningful way. Integration of this Medicine can be exemplified by healthy living and lifestyle choices. Being the best son, daughter, brother, sister, father, mother, husband, wife and friend one can be. Living the best life one can live. Some participants find it helpful to do continued integration therapy with Sacred Heart Sonora to learn how to make healthy lifestyle changes and integrate new perspectives.
This is not a recreational drug and needs to be given respect. To experience medicine safely, it should always be administered in an appropriate setting by an experienced facilitator. Although the medicine is safe, people can experience a wide range of reactions that need to be attended to with experience and care.
Why is Sacred Heart Sonora different? We own a ranch in Magdalena de Kino, Sonora, Mexico, where we provide conservation for the toads. Our land is a free-range shelter with breeding pools and without walls so the toads can come and go as they please. The conservation we do allows us to know exactly where our medicine comes from. This is incredibly important as there are a growing number of deaths related to ingesting the wrong type of toad venom. Our medicine contains more of the active compounds as we only milk our toads once a year. We are proud to be a part of repairing the damage that has been done to the species due to over-milking and removing the toads from their natural habitat.