Forensic Science International
April 17, 2020
Sarah Eller, Gabriela Ramos Borges, Daniela Souza Ossanes et al.
13 citations
IntroductionAyahuasca is a beverage composed by a mixture of herbs which contain the compound N,N-dimethyltriptamine (DMT) and the β-carbolines. Although its use is legalized in Brazil only for religious and spiritual ceremonies, there is a growing black market specialized in the distribution of these compounds in form of herbal material through internet and mail. The purpose of this work was...
Acta Scientiarum Biological Sciences
April 3, 2020
Ordilena Ferreira de Miranda, Saulo Eduardo Xavier Franco de Souza, Rodrigo José Milan et al.
10 citations
Psychotria viridis Ruiz & Pav. (Rubiaceae) occurs naturally throughout the Amazon and it is traditionally used by indigenous communities, being incorporated into religious use in urban contexts over the last few decades. It is known and cultivated in many regions of South America for possessing valuable bioactive alkaloids. In this paper, we described P. viridis leaf morphology, anatomy and...
Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia Bulimia and Obesity
April 1, 2020
Marika Renelli, Jenna Fletcher, Kenneth W. Tupper et al.
76 citations
Ayahuasca is a traditional Amazonian medicine that is currently being researched for its potential in treating a variety of mental disorders. This article reports on exploratory qualitative research relating to participant experiences with ceremonial ayahuasca drinking and conventional treatment for eating disorders (EDs). It also explores the potential for ayahuasca as an adjunctive ED...
Revista Interfaces Saúde Humanas e Tecnologia
April 1, 2020
Cicero Jerfesson Ferreira Silva, Pedro Walisson Gomes Feitosa, Alyne Oliveira Correia
1 citation
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...
Research, Society and Development
March 19, 2020
Gleibson Do Nascimento Silva, Carlos José Trindade Da Rocha, João Batista Santiago Ramos
1 citation
O artigo analisa decolonialidade e epistemologia ecológica com ênfase no não humano como emancipação do pensamento científico hegemônico. Metodologicamente, o artigo resulta de uma pesquisa bibliográfica e de discussões durante a disciplina Epistemologia, no curso de mestrado em estudos antrópicos na Amazônia. Tem como fontes principal a bibliografia de Enrique Dussel e Boa Ventura de Sousa...
Revue québécoise de droit international
March 18, 2020
Hughes Brisson
La légalité (et donc la légitimité) des pratiques reliées à l’ayahuasca est établie dans les États de là où elles viennent. C’est surtout lorsque ces groupes (et leurs pratiques) s’impliquent dans la mondialisation, en dépassant leurs frontières d’origine, qu’ils doivent affronter l’inquisition du discours dominant sur les drogues. Le terrain juridique est sans contredit le plus foisonnant et...
Journal of Psychedelic Studies
March 12, 2020
Brianna R. Altman, Maha N. Mian, Mitch Earleywine
4 citations
Abstract Objective Given the growing popularity of ayahuasca and other hallucinogens, we sought to identify related expectancies and their role in why people might use this psychoactive brew rather than classic hallucinogens like LSD or psilocybin. Method Experienced users (N = 139) completed an online survey about their use of hallucinogens (including ayahuasca), how their ayahuasca...
Scientific Reports
March 5, 2020
José Carlos Bouso, Daniel Jiménez‐garrido, María de Lourdes Gómez-sousa et al.
111 citations
Abstract Ayahuasca is a hallucinogenic decoction used as a traditional medicine in several Amazonian regions. The ritualistic use of ayahuasca has spread throughout many countries, making it necessary to study its risks and benefits. Two sub-studies were designed for this investigation. In sub-study 1, a psychiatric interview and a battery of questionnaires were administered to subjects (n =...
Metabolic Brain Disease
February 27, 2020
Camila Schoueri Colaço, Stefany Sousa Alves, Luciana Marangni Nolli et al.
56 citations
Ayahuasca is a hallucinogenic beverage that affects the serotonergic system and have therapeutic potential for many diseases and disorders, including depression and drug addiction. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the potential toxic effects of ayahuasca on rats after chronic exposure, and the levels of monoamines, their metabolites and the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)...
Journal of Psychedelic Studies
February 20, 2020
Daniela M. Peluso, Emily Sinclair, Beatriz Caiuby Labate et al.
23 citations
This article reflects upon the conception and development of a set of guidelines for the awareness of sexual abuse in ayahuasca settings, an assortment of scenarios that take place in local and global settings entailing the use of a psychedelic brew known for producing visionary and purgative effects composed of Amazonian Banisteriopsis caapi (ayahuasca vine) commonly combined with the leaves...