O USO RITUALISTÍCO E FARMACOLÓGICO DA AYAHUASCA: UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Cicero Jerfesson Ferreira Silva, Pedro Walisson Gomes Feitosa, Alyne Oliveira Correia
Revista Interfaces Saúde Humanas e Tecnologia April 1, 2020 DOI: 10.16891/2317-434x.v8.e1.a2020.pp417-436 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Bibliographical review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Ayahuasca |
| Citations | 1 |
| Key findings | Ayahuasca shows potential therapeutic effectiveness for mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and chemical addiction, as supported by a review of 11 articles. |
Abstract
Ayahuasca is a tea with psychoactive properties used by indigenous peoples of South America obtained from the infusion of two plants, Banisteriopsis caapi and Psychotria viridis.From the junction of these plants is obtained a preparation rich in β-carbonyl alkaloids, which promote blockade of Monoaminoxidase (MAO) and considerable concentrations of N, N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT).MAO degrades DMT in normal physiological situations.Ayahuasca tea has been incorporated into traditional religious rituals, originating groups such as União do Vegetal, Barquinha and Santo Daime, where its use is supported by law as being accepted for religious purposes.Recent studies suggest that ayahuasca may be used for the therapeutic purposes of individuals with illnesses such as depression, anxiety, and chemical addiction.The aim of the article is to show through a bibliographical review the ritualistic and pharmacological use of ayahuasca and how it can be used for curative purposes.The data search included 11 original articles published between 2015 and 2019 that address the theme.The use of psychoactive substances, such as ayahuasca, has been increasing in recent years due to the spread of its benefits.Through the literature review, it was possible to realize the effectiveness of tea application, either in religious context, or in scientific studies for the mental health of individuals, showing its possible application in the field of psychology.
Comparable studies
Other narrative reviews on ayahuasca, most cited first.
Citations in the library
Cites 8
- Antidepressant effects of a single dose of ayahuasca in patients with recurrent depression: a preliminary report Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry March 1, 2015
- Survey of subjective "God encounter experiences": Comparisons among naturally occurring experiences and those occasioned by the classic psychedelics psilocybin, LSD, ayahuasca, or DMT PLoS One April 23, 2019
- Sub-acute and long-term effects of ayahuasca on affect and cognitive thinking style and their association with ego dissolution Psychopharmacology August 13, 2018
- Modulation of Serum Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor by a Single Dose of Ayahuasca: Observation From a Randomized Controlled Trial Frontiers in Psychology June 4, 2019
- Ayahuasca and Its DMT- and β-carbolines – Containing Ingredients Block the Expression of Ethanol-Induced Conditioned Place Preference in Mice: Role of the Treatment Environment Frontiers in Pharmacology May 29, 2018
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