ayahuasca
A survey of ayahuasca retreat center visitors found that these individuals reported greater gratitude, nature relatedness, and nature appreciation after the ayahuasca retreat experience. Individuals with stronger mystical experiences during ayahuasca sessions tended to report greater increases. The research was published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs. Ayahuasca is a powerful psychoactive brew traditionally used in spiritual and healing ceremonies by indigenous peoples of the Amazon basin. It is made from the Banisteriopsis caapi vine and the Psychotria viridis shrub, which contain compo...
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Recent research published in the journal Drug Science, Policy and Law challenges the common belief that childhood trauma affects the experience of ayahuasca, a plant-based psychedelic. Surprisingly, the study finds no connection between prior childhood trauma and the intensity of challenges faced when under the influence of ayahuasca. Additionally, these challenging experiences do not appear to be linked to psychological growth following the experience, suggesting that the benefits of such challenges are not guaranteed for everyone. Ayahuasca is a traditional South American brew used both in s...
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Individuals who consumed a psychedelic brew known as ayahuasca experienced a significant increase in their appreciation for aesthetic experiences, not just momentarily but extending up to a month post-consumption, according to new research published in the Journal of Humanistic Psychology. Ayahuasca is a hallucinogenic tea with deep roots in South American ceremonial practices. It is typically made by combining two primary ingredients: the leaves of Psychotria viridis, rich in the psychedelic compound N,N-Dimethyltryptamine (DMT), and the vines of Banisteriopsis caapi, containing substances th...
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A recent study sheds light on the neural mechanisms that might underlie the therapeutic benefits of the traditional psychoactive brew known as ayahuasca. The study found that the powerful concoction helps to reduce the fear response in rats, working equally well on both new and old fear memories. This effect appears to be caused by ayahuasca’s interaction with specific serotonin receptors in the brain. The findings have been published in the British Journal of Pharmacology. Ayahuasca is typically made from the leaves of the Psychotria viridis bush and the vines of the Banisteriopsis caapi. Thi...
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Two studies of ayahuasca ceremony participants found that at least 50% of these individuals had an ayahuasca-induced personal death experience. These experiences were associated with an increased sense that consciousness will continue after death and increased concerns for the environment. The paper was published in the Frontiers in Psychiatry. Ayahuasca is a traditional South American psychedelic brew made from the Banisteriopsis caapi vine and the Psychotria viridis shrub, or from other ingredients containing similar psychoactive compounds. The primary active ingredient in ayahuasca is N,N-D...
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A pilot study investigating a group of adults visiting an ayahuasca retreat in Peru found significant reductions in their levels of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity following their stay. These reductions occurred regardless of the duration of the retreat or the number of ayahuasca ceremonies attended. The paper was published in Drug Science. Ayahuasca is a traditional South American psychoactive brew used both in spiritual ceremonies and for medicinal purposes. It is made from the Banisteriopsis caapi vine and the leaves of the Psychotria viridis shrub, which together create a poten...
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A three-month study of participants in ayahuasca rituals found that these individuals self-report small decreases in narcissism after these ceremonies. However, reports from the participants peers did not corroborate these changes. The study was published in the Journal of Personality Disorders. Ayahuasca is a psychoactive brew traditionally used by indigenous Amazonian cultures for spiritual and healing purposes. It is commonly made from the Banisteriopsis caapi vine and the leaves of the Psychotria viridis or other plants containing dimethyltryptamine (DMT). The combination of these plants c...
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A study in the Netherlands reported that regular participants in ayahuasca ceremonies have better general well-being, fewer chronic or lifestyle-related diseases, more physical activity, and a more balanced diet compared to the general population of the Netherlands. Although they used more illegal drugs, they did not report associated harms. The study was published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs. Ayahuasca is a psychedelic brew traditionally used by indigenous Amazonian communities for spiritual and healing purposes. It is typically prepared by combining the Banisteriopsis caapi vine wit...
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Psychedelic drugs are experiencing something of a renaissance. It’s no longer a case of turning on, tuning in and dropping out, as the hippy mantra went in the 1960s. Tripping – whether on magic mushrooms, LSD or psychedelic toads – is now part of the global wellness industry. It’s a way to “find yourself” or deal with a mental health or spiritual crisis. A psychoactive brew is also part of the mix, but perhaps for the more dedicated “psychonaut”. Because the effects are quite extreme, westerners who take ayahuasca usually do so in ceremonies led by a shaman known as an ayahuasquero or curande...
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