In vitro neuronal characterization of the entheogenic plant Tagetes lucida Cav.
Science Letters April 11, 2026 Maria Eduarda Bertino Nahim Garcia, Ema Santos, Diana Dias Da Silva et al.
Background: Holding a relevant ritualistic and ethnomedicinal value among the Mesoamerican tribes, Tagetes lucida Cav. has recently seen its uses being translated into Western communities, primarily for recreational ends, given its psychoactivity. Despite the new popularity resurgence of entheogens, the available data concerning this plant’s pharmacological and safety profile remain scarce...