Gut-Mind Interactions in Psychedelic Healing: A Case Study Assessing the Effects of Huachuma and Ayahuasca on the Mind and Microbiome.
Journal of Restorative Medicine 2025 Payton Follestad, Patricia Filbin, Brice Thompson et al.
Psychedelic plant medicines such as Ayahuasca and Huachuma (San Pedro cactus) are gaining scientific attention for their potential to improve mental health. However, the interplay between these traditional medicines, the gut microbiome, and mental health outcomes remains underexplored. The main objectives of this study are to investigate the effects of Ayahuasca and Huachuma ceremonies on the...