The Cultural and Spiritual Meaning of Guayusa in Indigenous Communities of Ecuador: A Qualitative Approach to Its Uses, Consumption, and Cultivation
Sage Open October 1, 2026 Jeel Moya-Salazar, Betsy Cañari
This study aims to understand the uses, consumption, and cultivation practices of guayusa in indigenous populations of Ecuador. A qualitative design was employed, conducting semi-structured face-to-face interviews with three indigenous women over the age of 18 from the Napo community. Participants were invited during the 4th American Meeting of Professional Experts in Phytocannabinoids...