Preliminary effects of ayahuasca on mental and physical health: A systematic review of prospective studies
Progress in Neuro-psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry February 8, 2026 Michael J. Haupt, Savannah Pointe, Kevin F. Boehnke et al.
Ayahuasca is a psychedelic plant brew that has been used in Central and South America for centuries. Recently, there has been an increase in "drug tourism" to places where ayahuasca is legally available as well as increased scientific interest in its potential mental and physical health benefits. Despite a growing body of research over the last decade, no studies to date have systematically...