Drug info - First Ayahuasca Trip

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SWIM has recently been doing a lot of research on DMT and Ayahuasca. SWIM has had extensive experience with mushrooms, LSD, saliva etc. so he feels Ayahuasca would be something he would love to try. However, through all his research he is having a hard time deciding exactly which direction to go in regarding ingredients/dosage and such. For example, this is one recipe for traditional Ayahuasca that SWIM came across.

Banisteriopsis caapi (ayahuasca vine) mixed with Psychotria viridis (chacruna): Recommended for first time ayahuasca consumers and those with limited ayahuasca experience. Boil 40 grams of finely ground Banisteriopsis caapi with 30 grams of finely ground foliage (leaves) of Psychotria viridis.

He figured this would be a good place to start. SWIM knows of a certain local botanical shop that sells all the Ayahuasca related ingredients he will need. However, SWIM has found conflicting doses when it comes to the ingredients. Since SWIM was considering the traditional recipe quoted above, he sought out how much of each to buy. The local botanical shop sells the Psychotria viridis at 25 grams a piece, and the B.Caapi at 56 grams a piece (SWIM can't think of a better term without using prices). SWIM and his girlfriend would both like to try Ayahuasca, but are on a bit of a tight budget at the moment (He knows they should spend their money on more important things, but that's besides the point ). So he has a couple questions.

1. SWIM know it's impossible to give a straight answer, but how much would you recommend of each for the both of them? For example, the recipe above says it needs 30 grams of Psychotria viridis for one person, but would 25 grams work well enough? If SWIM only needs a total of 80 grams of B.Caapi for 2 people, does he have to end up getting 112 grams anyway?

2. Is there a better recipe or combination of ingredients you can suggest for a beginner?

3. Is Syrian Rue necessary?

SWIM has read the Ayahuasca basics thread by the way, and is just looking to find as much clarification as possible. SWIM extends his thanks for helping a newbie