Cebil Seeds - Anadenanthera Colubrina
Anadenanthera colubrina is a legume tree native to the dry forests and highlands of South America, ranging from Argentina and Bolivia to Brazil. Among indigenous peoples the tree is known as Cebil or vilca. Its flat, round seeds were traditionally roasted, ground and mixed with ash or shell lime into a snuff, which shamans among groups such as the Wichi of Argentina's Chaco region used in ritual context. Chronicles from the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries describe similar vilca-seed rituals among the Inca of the central Andes.
The seeds naturally contain alkaloids, including bufotenine and related tryptamines, the same chemical family as DMT. These substances fall under the Dutch Opium Act, which means preparing, extracting or consuming these seeds is not permitted. We therefore sell Cebil seeds strictly as a botanical collector's item, for cultivation purposes or as study material, not for use as an intoxicant or medicine. We do not provide preparation or consumption instructions.
Cultivation and use
If you want to grow the tree yourself: sow the seeds in well-draining soil, in a warm, humid environment that resembles the plant's tropical habitat. In the wild, Anadenanthera colubrina grows into a substantial tree, so in the Netherlands it's best suited to greenhouse or indoor cultivation. Beyond growing, the seeds are also valued as a curiosity in botanical and ethnobotanical collections, thanks to their remarkable history.
Storage
Store the seeds dry and dark in a sealed jar. This keeps their germination rate intact for the longest time.
At Dutch-smart you'll find more distinctive botanical seeds and herbs with a rich cultural history in the same category.
