Ayahuasca Globalization
Keep reading for eight frequently asked questions about ayahuasca globalization.
Read moreAn Interview with an Ethnopharmacologist
Keep reading for five questions with ethnopharmacologist Matteo Politi.
Read moreAn Indigenous Ayahuasquero Discusses the MAPS Conference
As I’ve been sharing on this blog, the “psychedelic renaissance” is having growing pains.
Here an indigenous Ayahuasquero discusses their concerns.
Read moreDEA Ayahuasca Report is Challenged
In February 2023, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) released a document to the legal team representing the Church of the Eagle and the Condor (CEC).
On June 9, 2023, the Chacruna Institute published an article in the peer-reviewed Journal of Psychedelic Studies contesting the DEA’s report. The article, “The DEA Report on Ayahuasca Risks: ‘Science’ in Service of Prohibition?” was written in partnership with leading experts on ayahuasca, including scholars from the fields of biology, neuroscience, psychology, psychiatry, anthropology, and sociology.
Read moreLSD vs. Ayahuasca
LSD and ayahuasca have distinct therapeutic benefits. This article explores how these experiences differ and which may be more appropriate for you.
Read moreAyahuasca and Neuroplasticity
New research shows that ayahuasca, a psychedelic beverage, modulates neuroplasticity induced by ethanol in mice.
Read moreAyahuasca Guide
Check out this nifty guide for safety with ayahuasca, for practitioners and participants.
Read moreThe Colonization of Ayahuasca
Excellent article on the colonization of the ayahuasca experience.
Read moreInterview with Jeremy Narby
Jeremy Narby, the worldwide-known author of ‘The Cosmic Serpent’ (1998) is releasing a new book this year, ‘Plant Teachers – Tobacco and Ayhuasca’. In this interview, he discusses tobacco, ayahuasca and shamanism.
Read moreAyahuasca and Depression
The antidepressant effects of the psychedelic brew known as ayahuasca appear to be related to anti-inflammatory activity, according to new research from scientists in Brazil.
Their findings, published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, provide new insights into the biological mechanisms behind the observed antidepressant effects of the substance.
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