Antidepressive and anxiolytic effects of ayahuasca: a systematic literature review of animal and human studies
Rafael G. Dos Santos, Flávia de Lima Osório, José Alexandre S. Crippa, Jaime E. C. Hallak
Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry March 1, 2016 DOI: 10.1590/1516-4446-2015-1701 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Anxiety Ayahuasca |
| Keywords | Harmaline Anxiolytic Harmine Depression economics Hallucinogen Pharmacology |
| Citations | 158 |
| Key findings | Ayahuasca and its alkaloids warrant further investigation as potential treatments for anxiety and depression with fewer adverse effects. |
Abstract
Considering the need for new drugs that produce fewer adverse effects and are more effective in reducing anxiety and depression symptomatology, the described effects of ayahuasca and its alkaloids should be further investigated.