La Purga (The Purge)
PsychedelicRitual vomiting during ayahuasca ceremony, considered part of physical and psychological cleansing rather than an unwanted side effect.
Example: In the 2022 Global Ayahuasca Survey of over 10,000 users across 50+ countries, 68% reported vomiting or nausea — but traditional practitioners don't classify it as an adverse effect at all; it's considered part of the medicine working, and only about 2% of cases needed any medical attention.
What is "la purga" in ayahuasca ceremonies?
Ritual vomiting during an ayahuasca ceremony, considered part of physical and psychological cleansing rather than an unwanted side effect.
How common is purging during ayahuasca ceremonies?
In the 2022 Global Ayahuasca Survey of over 10,000 users across 50+ countries, 68% reported vomiting or nausea — but traditional practitioners don't classify it as an adverse effect at all, and only about 2% of cases needed any medical attention.