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Rita C. Z. Souza

2 papers in the library · 96 citations · publishing 2019-2020

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Chemical Composition of Traditional and Analog Ayahuasca

Journal of Psychoactive Drugs September 8, 2020 Helle Kaasik, Rita C. Z. Souza, Flávia Da Silva Zandonadi et al. 54 citations

Traditional ayahuasca can be defined as a brew made from Amazonian vine Banisteriopsis caapi and Amazonian admixture plants. Ayahuasca is used by indigenous groups in Amazonia, as a sacrament in syncretic Brazilian religions, and in healing and spiritual ceremonies internationally. The study aimed to determine concentrations of the main bio- and psychoactive components of ayahuasca used in...

Validation of an analytical method for the determination of the main ayahuasca active compounds and application to real ayahuasca samples from Brazil

Journal of Chromatography B June 8, 2019 Rita C. Z. Souza, Flávia Da Silva Zandonadi, Donizete P. Freitas et al. 42 citations

Ayahuasca is a brew prepared from the water decoction of two Amazonian plants, which is legally used for religious, cultural or therapeutic activities. The potential use of ayahuasca as a natural or phytotherapeutic drug is directly linked to the action of its active compounds and their connection with the therapeutic efficacy of the beverage. In this context, the aim of the present study was...