Ayahuasca-Induced Serotonin Syndrome: Risks, Mechanisms, and Clinical Considerations
Pharmaceutical science. August 1, 2025 Melissa Ortega
Ayahuasca is a traditional Amazonian brew composed primarily of Banisteriopsis caapi and Psychotria viridis, drawing increasing interest for its psychedelic effects and potential therapeutic applications. Its pharmacological action is based on the synergistic combination of β-carbolines (harmine, tetrahydroharmine, and harmaline), which act as reversible inhibitors of monoamine oxidase A...