Sedatives & Hypnotics
Bobinsana (Calliandra angustifolia)
Street names: Bobinsana, Bubusana, Calliandra
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Mild sedative, heart-opening reputation — 'plant of empathy' in Amazonian tradition; commonly added to ayahuasca as a booster plant
⚠Key risks
- Often co-brewed WITH ayahuasca — inherits the MAOI interaction dangers (SSRIs, MDMA)
- Very little pharmacological research; content varies by preparation
- Sedation + ayahuasca = stronger overall load
- Tourist brews at retreats have unknown strengths
✚Overdose signs
- Sedation
- Nausea (with ayahuasca combos)
Category comparison — Sedatives & Hypnotics
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobinsana (Calliandra angustifolia) | Unregulated ethnobotanical; legal | Often co-brewed WITH ayahuasca — inherits the MAOI interaction dangers (SSRIs, MDMA); Very little pharmacological research; content varies by preparation | $10–$25 dried bark |
| Zolpidem (Ambien/Stilnox) | Schedule IV | Sleep-walking, sleep-driving, hallucinations; Dependence and rebound insomnia | ~$2–$10 per 10 mg tablet |
| Secobarbital (Seconal) | Schedule II | Barbiturates: tiny margin between dose and death; Fatal in overdose, brutal withdrawal (seizures) — replaced by benzos in medicine | ~$15–$40 per capsule where diverted |
| Carisoprodol (Soma) | Schedule IV | Converts to meprobamate (Miltown) — dependence; Popular 'Soma Coma' mix with opioids — deadly | ~$1–$8 per 350 mg tablet |
| Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) | Not scheduled | Overdose causes hallucinations, seizures, heart rhythm problems; Abuse usually in combination (potentiates opioids) | ~$1–$5 per 10 mg tablet |
| Pentobarbital (Nembutal) | Schedule II | Veterinary euthanasia drug — overdose is usually fatal; Narrow safety margin (barbiturate) | ~$30–$100+ per vial/capsule-equivalent |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Bobinsana (Calliandra angustifolia) look like?
Bark and leaves brewed as tea; pink-flowered Amazonian shrub
What are the signs of a Bobinsana (Calliandra angustifolia) overdose?
Sedation; Nausea (with ayahuasca combos) Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Often co-brewed WITH ayahuasca — inherits the MAOI interaction dangers (SSRIs, MDMA) Dependence can develop with regular use.