Ajo Sacha; the jungle detoxifier and great plant spirit opener
Ajo Sacha Master Plant Dieta at Reshin Nika’s Ayahuasca Retreat in Peru
Among the mestizos of the Amazon rainforest it is known as ajo sacha, (Mansoa alliacea) a Spanish-Quechua name that means "forest garlic" or "wild garlic". Often called “the jungle detoxifier” or “the great plant spirit opener,” is one of the most widely respected master plants in Amazonian and Shipibo healing traditions. Known for its powerful physical, emotional, and energetic cleansing properties, Ajo Sacha is often dieted to prepare the body and spirit for deeper work with Ayahuasca. This is one of the many Master Plants that Maestro Reshin Nika offers at his Ayahuasca retreat in Peru near Pucallpa, this dieta serves as a gateway into profound healing, clarity, and inner strength.
Physical Cleansing & Healing
Ajo Sacha is renowned for its potent detoxifying effects on the body:
• Blood & Organ Purification
It is traditionally used to cleanse the blood, liver, and digestive system, helping remove parasites, Candida, and accumulated toxins.
• Antiviral & Anti-inflammatory Properties
The plant has strong antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory actions. It is commonly used to relieve arthritis, rheumatism, body aches, colds, and respiratory infections.
• Full-Body Detox
Many guests report feeling lighter, clearer, and more energized as the plant cleanses the physical body and strengthens overall vitality.
Energetic Purification & Protection
In Shipibo medicine, Ajo Sacha is considered a powerful energetic cleanser:
• Clearing Negative Energies
It is believed to chase away heavy or harmful energies and restore balance to the energetic body.
• Removing Saladera
Ajo Sacha is often used to clear saladera—states of misfortune, blocked energy, or spiritual stagnation.
• Building Energetic Strength
Dieting this plant strengthens the energy field, preparing guests for deeper work with Ayahuasca and other master plants.
Emotional Healing & Spiritual Guidance
Ajo Sacha is known as a teacher plant that provides profound emotional and spiritual insights:
• Emotional Release
It helps release buried grief, sadness, and old emotional residue, creating inner spaciousness and emotional renewal.
• Inner Strength & Confidence
Ajo Sacha helps cultivate willpower, clarity, self-esteem, and resilience. It is sometimes referred to as “the plant of vocation” for its ability to help people discover their purpose.
• Increased Sensitivity & Dream Insight
The plant heightens sensitivity to subtle energies and often brings vivid, meaningful dreams. For this reason, many people choose to diet Ajo Sacha before an Ayahuasca ceremony to deepen their intuitive perception and enhance integration of the medicine.
How the Ajo Sacha Dieta Works
A traditional dieta with Ajo Sacha at our Ayahuasca retreat involves a structured set of practices designed to open your system to the plant’s spirit:
• Plant Ingestion
Ajo Sacha is typically taken as a tea or liquid extract, usually in the morning or evening to align with the body’s energetic cycles.
• Dietary Restrictions
To maintain purity and sensitivity during the dieta, guests avoid:
Salt, sugar, and oils
Hot spices
Heavy foods
Alcohol and recreational substances
Sexual activity (before, during, and after the dieta)
Meals are kept simple—usually plain vegetables, fish, chicken, and select fruits.
• Lifestyle Guidelines
Quietude, solitude, silence, journaling, meditation, and minimal contact with the outside world help deepen the connection with the plant spirit.
• Closing the Dieta
Traditionally, the dieta is “sealed” with a pinch of salt on the final day to close the energetic field safely.
Why Diet Ajo Sacha at an Ayahuasca Retreat in Peru?
At Reshin Nika’s retreat near Pucallpa, the Ajo Sacha dieta is guided with deep respect for Shipibo tradition. Dieting this plant:
Strengthens your physical and energetic body
Amplifies clarity and emotional resilience
Prepares you for deeper work with Ayahuasca
Connects you with the wisdom of the plants and the spirit of the jungle
Supports long-term healing, balance, and personal transformation
