A New Zealand tourist died after a psychedelic drug experience in the Peruvian jungle - but his mother didn't find out until three days later. Ayahuasca is a psychedelic drug that's made from a vine that grows in the South American jungle, and Mr Dawson-Clarke was keen to try it after going on vacation to Peru. Related Content Kiwi traveller in Peru dies after Amazon drug ritual Get Sorted: 5 things to expect of finance people Kiwi couple take '57 Benz on epic global roadtrip"I'm just here to say 'be aware'." That plant matter is often mixed with the leaves of the psychotria viridis plant, which contains the psychedelic compound DMT. Ayahuasca has been used in religious ceremonies by the peoples who inhabit the Amazon jungle for centuries.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 12, 2017 07:41 UTC