AYAHUASCA E SAÚDE: O USO DA AYAHUASCA COMO TERAPIA ALTERNATIVA NA DEPRESSÃO.
Revista fisio&terapia. July 14, 2025 Andressa Maria Ferreira Carneiro
Depression affects about 350 million people worldwide, with Brazil having the second highest rate in the Americas at 5.8% of the population. Antidepressants, especially selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, are the standard treatment, but many patients are turning to unconventional options like Ayahuasca tea. Ayahuasca, a hallucinogenic brew made from Banisteriopsis caapi vine and Psychotria viridis leaves, induces altered consciousness for up to 10 hours. This literature review examines Ayahuasca's therapeutic potential, pharmacological action, history, adverse effects, and contraindications, emphasizing that its use requires caution.