Changa
Summary
thumbnail Changa (or xanga) is a blanket term for a smokable blend that contains the psychedelic substance dimethyltryptamine (NN-DMT) infused onto a MAOI containing herb such as syrian rue or banisteriopsis caapi. Changa is usually made by pouring a DMT solution (such as DMT that has been mixed with isopropyl alcohol) over a chosen blend of herbs and letting the solvent evaporate. The final product can then be smoked in a manner like tobacco or cannabis.
Dose Information
| ROA | Light | Common | Strong | Heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 5-15mg | 15-30mg | 30-50mg | 50+mg+ |
Light
Common
Strong
Heavy
Onset, Duration & After-effects
| ROA | Onset | Peak | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 0-2 min | 6-12 min | 6-12 min |
Effect Profile
29 reportsScores (1–10) curated from multiple sources:
- Effect keyword matching from PsychonautWiki catalog
- Validated against 29 Erowid trip reports
- Weighted by importance: core (×3), major (×2), minor (×1)
Psychedelic
7.0
Strong+
7/10
Strong visuals, auditory effects, and body load with mild headspace
Visual Intensity
×3
10
color enhancement
color shifting
visual distortions
Headspace Depth
×3
5
time distortion
Auditory Effects
×1
10
auditory hallucinations
Body Load / Somatic Effects
×1
9
nausea
vasoconstriction
stomach discomfort
increased heart rate
Based on reports from:
Tolerance
Build-up
develops rapidly after a single use
Reset
7–14 days for baseline
Tolerance Decay
Full tolerance
1h
Half tolerance
10d
Baseline
~14d
Effects
Aggregated from 29 Erowid experience reports
Positive Effects 10
Color Enhancement
65.5%
70%
Empathy
44.8%
70%
Music Enhancement
44.8%
70%
Tactile Enhancement
44.8%
70%
Euphoria
37.9%
70%
Stimulation
34.5%
70%
Focus Enhancement
27.6%
70%
Introspection
20.7%
70%
Creativity Enhancement
20.7%
70%
Body High
17.2%
70%
Adverse Effects 5
Anxiety
58.6%
70%
Confusion
34.5%
70%
Memory Suppression
13.8%
70%
Increased Heart Rate
10.3%
70%
Nausea
10.3%
70%
Combinations
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