Changa () is a blend of ''N'',''N''-Dimethyltryptamine (

DMT ''N'',''N''-Dimethyltryptamine (DMT or ''N'',''N''-DMT, SPL026) is a substituted tryptamine that occurs in many plants and animals, including human beings, and which is both a derivative and a structural analog of tryptamine. It is used as a ...

) mixed with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (

MAOI Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are a class of drugs that inhibit the activity of one or both monoamine oxidase enzymes: monoamine oxidase A (MAO-A) and monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B). They are best known as effective antidepressants, especi ...

). The addition of MAOIs extend the DMT experience in duration and intensity when compared with smoking DMT freebase alone. Typically, extracts from DMT-containing plants are combined with a blend of different MAOI-containing herbs, such as the

ayahuasca AyahuascaPronounced as in the UK and in the US. Also occasionally known in English as ''ayaguasca'' (Spanish-derived), ''aioasca'' (Brazilian Portuguese-derived), or as ''yagé'', pronounced or . Etymologically, all forms but ''yagé'' descen ...

vine, and/or leaf or

harmala alkaloids Several alkaloids that function as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are found in the seeds of ''Peganum harmala'' (also known as ''Harmal'' or ''Syrian Rue''), as well as tobacco leaves including harmine, harmaline, and harmalol, which are me ...

from '' Peganum harmala'' to create a mix that is 25 to 50% DMT.

History

Changa was created by an Australian in 2003-2004 and named when 'asked' for a moniker for the drug during an ayahuasca session. Changa was 'seeded' throughout the world, introducing it to the UK, Russia, India, Morocco, West Africa, Chile, Montenegro and China. The substance grew in popularity from the mid 2000s. Its international introduction dates to the Boom Festival in Portugal in 2008. Changa's popularity has continued due to its ease of smoking, more powerful effects and longer duration (approximately 10-20 minutes) when compared to smoking freebase DMT crystal.

Composition

Changa consists of two primary components dimethyltryptamine and monoamine oxidase inhibitors. Any number of blend combinations are possible. Doses vary substantially from one sample to the next depending on what ingredients are used and in what ratio. Some Changa samples can be more than 100 times stronger than others.

In popular culture

Australian electronic trio Pnau titled their November 2017 album Changa in homage to the substance. It reached a peak of number 11 on the ARIA charts.

References

{{reflist Ayahuasca Polysubstance combinations Entheogens Psychedelic tryptamine carriers