How To Take DMT or Changa?

DMT is known as the ultimate master of psychedelics. What you see and feel during a DMT trip is out of this world. There is no way to describe it. The tricky part of this trip is actually getting into it. Smoking DMT is quite difficult in practice. That's why we want to introduce you to Changa. This 'smokeable ayahuasca' is easier to use. We will also explain how to smoke DMT in a pipe.

First of all, allow us to say that we do not want to encourage the use of DMT. DMT is not legal and the use of the substance is not recommended. This article was written to inform people who find the drug interesting about its different forms and uses. 

What is DMT?

DMT is a substance with psychedelic effects. It can be made by plants in nature as well as by humans in the lab. When we talk about DMT in the sense of drugs, we mean N,N-Dimethyltryptamine. That is the full name of the substance. The abbreviation appears in the names of many other substances. That is why you should check it out first. DMT is not orally active. You can eat it without feeling a thing. That's because enzymes in your body break down the substance very quickly. Only when the substance is used in combination with an MAO inhibitor (a substance that inhibits these enzymes), DMT becomes active and you can start tripping.

The most well-known form of DMT is the concentrated crystal or powder form. You only need 25 mg of this ultra-pure stuff to get really trippy. Another form is Changa, also known as "smokable ayahuasca". More about that in a moment. The most important substance in the hallucinogenic drink ayahuasca is also DMT.

DMT is illegal in almost every country in the world. Irresponsible use can lead to dangerous situations. It is also strongly discouraged to use it in combination with other drugs. As far as we know the hallucinogenic substance is, just as LSD, magic mushrooms and magic truffles, not physically addictive and not harmful to the body.

Want to know more about DMT? We previously wrote a blog about the origin, historical similarities and differences of DMT compared to other psychedelics. We also explain what to expect from a DMT trip. In this article we will discuss the use of different forms of N,N-Dimethyltryptamine in more detail.

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Colours and patterns you can see while tripping on DMT (or Changa).

What is Changa?

Changa (also written as Xanga) is also called smokable ayahuasca. It was invented in 2004 by Australian Julian Palmer. But what is it exactly? Changa is a smokable herbal mix. The mix consists of at least one DMT-containing plant. To activate the DMT, an MAO-inhibiting plant is also added. This makes the onset more gradual and the DMT trip can last up to three times longer than without the MAO-inhibiting plant. After smoking it, you can start tripping heavily. Often several kinds of herbs are added. For instance, passion flower, blue lotus or mullein. 

Changa looks like tobacco or moist cannabis. It is often twisted into a joint and then smoked. Smoking Changa is very similar to smoking concentrated DMT. The trip is very intense. After inhaling the smoke you enter a sort of breakthrough. The effect comes on after a few seconds and lasts about 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the amount of MAO inhibitors in the changa. The after-effects or afterglow is noticeable for up to 45 minutes with some types of Changa. The dosage depends on the strength. An average concentration contains 25% DMT per weight of changa. So 1 gram of changa contains 250 mg DMT. That should be enough for 7 light experiences, 5 average trips or 1 super powerful, spiritual trip. A joint contains about half a gram. You don't smoke this joint in one go. You can enjoy it with several people.

DMT vs. Changa vs. Ayahuasca summary

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DMT

Ayahuasca

Changa

Use

Smoke

Drink

Smoke

When does the trip start?

Immediately up to 3 minutes

10-60 minutes

Immediately up to 5 minutes

How long does the trip last?

10-15 minutes*

4-8 hours

10-20 minutes*

Typical dosage

15-50 mg

50-75 mg DMT + 75-100 mg harmala alkaloids

100 - 500 mg, of which 25-30% DMT

* The after-effects or well-known afterglow can last up to 25 minutes with DMT and up to 45 minutes with changa.

Smoking Changa or DMT – How does it work?

So you can smoke Changa or DMT to experience the effect. You might say, "Smoking DMT, how hard can it be." In practice, it turns out to be quite difficult. Especially using concentrated DMT crystals in the right way is a challenge. The unpleasant taste makes you inhale the smoke or vapour with a lot of difficulty. And that is the key to a good trip: inhaling everything. First of all, be careful with the dosage. A dosage of 15 to at most 50 mg DMT is recommended per person. To weigh such small amounts you often need a special milligram scale. However you weigh it, be sure of the dosage. Then you will avoid an unpleasant experience.

Note: whether you smoke DMT crystals or changa, the effect comes on very quickly. So fast, in fact, that you won't have time to put down the pipe or joint. Get someone to help you. It is important that a sober tripsitter is present when you smoke DMT or use other psychedelics.

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DMT Pipe.

Cristals in a DMT Pipe

The most common way to smoke or vaporize DMT is through a special pipe. We sell a glass DMT pipe in different designs. It is important that you use the pipe in the right way. If you don't, do you inhale too hard or do you make the product too hot? Then the precious crystals can disappear and you won't feel anything. So read the following steps carefully if you want to end up in a DMT trip.

  1. If you are using a DMT pipe as shown above, fill the small ball with the DMT crystals. Spread the crystals over an area as large as possible. Are you using a different kind of pipe (with a pipe head)? Then always use a metal screen or gauze. In this case spread the crystals over the entire screen.
  2. You are now going to heat the pipe with the DMT crystals. You do this with a torch lighter with a blue flame (normal lighters are not suitable). Important: only heat the bowl or pipe. Do not point the flame directly at the crystals. They will become too hot and the DMT will lose its effect. It is best to keep the flame about 2 centimeters from the pipe bowl or ball. 
  3. Put the pipe to your mouth while the pipe is being heated. Wait a moment until the smoke has filled the entire pipe and then inhale very slowly. Important: do not inhale too forcefully. Then you can inhale the DMT that still needs to be vaporized and it has no effect. So smoke very carefully and inhale only the vapor. Also be careful not to shoot the flame into the pipe while inhaling.
  4. Take as deep a breath as possible and hold the smoke in for as long as possible. This way the substance can be absorbed more easily and smoking DMT is most effective.
  5. Usually you need about 3 puffs to get into the so-called breakthrough. So repeat this process a few times.

Smoking Changa in a Joint or pipe

Changa is a fairly new form of DMT. It has not been used for very long. This is surprising, because it has many advantages over DMT crystals. For one thing, you can weigh and dose it more easily, the smoke is less sharp across the throat, and you're less likely to inhale incorrectly, resulting in the product not being effective. So smoking Changa DMT has many advantages. A disadvantage is that you need a lot more of it to end up in a trip. According to experts, using pure DMT in the right way still has the best effect. You can smoke Changa at least in the following ways.

You can roll a joint with Changa in it. Depending on the strength of the Changa you determine the amount that goes into a joint. Most people use about 250 mg to half a gram per joint. Beginners can better start with 100 to 250 mg. It is up to you whether you mix the Changa DMT with tobacco or a tobacco substitute. You can, but you don't have to. Tobacco or a tobacco substitute gives the joint a slightly milder taste and makes it burn better. With only changa the joint will be very small, but the effect of one hit will be the strongest.

You can also smoke changa in a pipe or bong. Simply fill the bowl, heat the product and inhale the smoke. We do recommend, however, that you use a separate pipe or bong. The smell and flavour that Changa DMT smoking leaves behind, is not so pleasant the next time you are going to smoke weed with it.

With Changa, too, you need a few puffs to get into the breakthrough. Inhale as deeply as possible and keep the smoke in as long as possible for the best effect of smoking Changa. 

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Tips for a Changa or DMT Trip

If you have read this blog carefully, you know how to get into a DMT trip in the right and most effective way. We only want to give you a few tips to make the experience even better. Use them to your advantage!

Reliable product

DMT is not legal in The Netherlands. So you can't buy it in a smartshop or something similar. Do you want to try it anyway? Then it is important that you look for reliable products. Do not buy DMT crystals from just any dealer. Do some research into what you are buying. Do you have doubts about your purchase? Have it tested if necessary. In any case, do not use 5-MeO-DMT or other DMT species than N,N-Dimethyltryptamine to make changa.

Tripsitter

We mentioned it earlier, but a tripsitter is extremely important to keep everything running smoothly. Not only for your own safety, but also for your peace of mind. The idea that there is someone with you who can help will surely comfort you.

Good Set & Setting

A good set & setting is incredibly important. Maybe even more important than the dosage. If you are not in a nice environment, are with the wrong people or don't feel well: don't do it! A bad feeling or improper setting can increase the chance of an unpleasant experience (bad trip).

To improve the setting (your surroundings) you can do a number of things. Only invite people you feel comfortable with. Do you like to be able to trip in silence? Then just ask everyone to stay quiet for 15 minutes. Improve the look and smell of the room where you will be tripping with beautiful lighting, a nice tapestry or incense. Then can take the experience to the next level. Check out our special category Shaman & Tripsitter for fun products to enhance the set & setting.

Appropriate place for a DMT Trip

This is actually part of the setting, but with a Changa or DMT trip, an appropriate place is extremely important. As soon as you have smoked DMT, you are instantly out for fifteen minutes. For example, lie down on the couch and build up pillows around yourself. Get someone to help you heat the pipe or hold your joint. Once the trip begins, you really only need to lay your head down for an optimized experience. Smoking DMT? A good preparation is very important!

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