The original caretakers of salvinorin A and recognizing Indigenous contributions to science.
Nat Chem November 1, 2024 DOI: 10.1038/s41557-024-01659-x (opens in new tab) via PubMed
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThis work argues that Indigenous communities, particularly the Mazatec people of Oaxaca, Mexico, are the original caretakers of salvinorin A, the psychoactive compound in Salvia divinorum. It calls for recognizing their historical and ongoing contributions to the scientific understanding of this substance, challenging the erasure of Indigenous knowledge in Western scientific narratives. The text emphasizes the ethical importance of acknowledging Indigenous stewardship and intellectual contributions to research on psychoactive plants.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Key finding | Argues that the Indigenous caretakers of salvinorin A have been overlooked in scientific discourse and that recognizing their contributions is necessary for ethical research. |
Abstract
The original caretakers of salvinorin A and recognizing Indigenous contributions to science.