Mimosa tenuiflora (Willd.) Poir., known as "Jurema-preta", is a species of ethnobotanical relevance, used in traditional medicine. The northeastern backland is characterized by climatic variability, which makes it essential to carry out studies that assess the seasonal influence on the chemical profile of native species. The aim of this study was to evaluate the seasonal variation in the...
Background: Depression is a psychiatric disorder with limited therapy options. Psychedelics are new antidepressant candidates, being the ayahuasca one of the most promising ones. A synergistic combination of N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT) and β-carbolines allows ayahuasca antidepressant properties. Another psychedelic and DMT-containing beverage is the jurema wine used religiously by indigenous...