MAO-B Inhibitor supplements or herbs

Use with SAM-e antidepressant
I have unfortunately been unable to obtain this information from my doctor or pharmacist because they are unfamiliar with SAM-e, so I am hoping you may be able to help. I am supposed to participate in three native religious ceremonies later this week, which would consist of ingesting a sacred brew containing a vine which has naturally occurring MAOI inhibitors. I unfortunately only just realized today that SAM-e may present a danger in combination with the MAOIs in the brew. I have been taking SAM-e for a few months now for joint issues and mood elevation. I have been somewhat inconsistent in the past month, but have definitely been taking it on a regular basis, ranging from 400-1600mg per day, 5-6 days per week. The last time I took it was this past Saturday. If I cease taking it now, I'm wondering if I would be in any danger of serotonin syndrome if I begin ceremonies on Thursday or Friday night (5-6 days after ceasing SAM-e)?
   It's difficult to know for sure but generally a few days of stoppage should be enough to have it out of the body's system.

Hi, I am interested in finding information about herbs that inhibit MAO-B. I understand the herb fo-ti, has ability to inhibit MAO-B, but am concerned about its estrogenic profile. Do you know of any other herbs that inhibit MAO-B.

 I was wondering if there are any natural or non prescription MAO-B inhibitors. It is my understanding that deprenyl is reasonably safe with low dosages even though it is a prescription, but I would still prefer something even less harsh that still has an effect if there is anything like that.
    Higher dosages of deprenyl may cause heart rhythm disturbances. Since herbs have a number of active compounds, compared to drugs that have one active substance, it is difficult to find an herb that has a high level of MAO-B inhibition. I am not aware of such yet.

Can I take any natural supplement products as I am taking Nardil? I have read that Inositol can really help with anxiety and depression.
    This is a decision for you and your doctor to make since there are many factors that need to be considered when supplementing with herbs or vitamins besides a medication that a person is taking. As a general rule, it is best to begin any supplement in a very low dosage even if it means taking a portion of a tablet or capsule.

I read on a website that rhodiola is described as a MAOI. Is this true?
   We have not seen research in humans that rhodiola has this function.