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Ayahuasca, Harmala Alkaloids, and Dimethyltryptamines

Donald G. Barceloux

February 2, 2012 DOI: 10.1002/9781118105955.ch53 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Review
Topics Ayahuasca 5-MeO-DMT DMT
Keywords Peganum harmala Toxicokinetics Histopathology
Citations 3
Key findings Peganum harmala contains harmala alkaloids that are reversible MAO inhibitors, and poisoning can cause serotonin syndrome, gastrointestinal distress, and neurological effects, managed with supportive care and benzodiazepines.

Abstract

This chapter contains sections titled: History Identifying Characteristics Exposure Dose Effect Toxicokinetics Histopathology and Pathophysiology Clinical Response Diagnostic Testing Treatment References

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