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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A very important look at what the psychedelic renaissance could learn from Amazonian shamans.
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Ayahuasca, a hallucinogenic brew, draws thousands of people each year — including former soldiers — who are seeking healing from trauma.
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The afterglow effect is commonly referenced in psychedelic literature. However, limited attention is being paid to several uncontrolled variables. Here’s a look at the ayahuasca afterglow, its significance and limitations.
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Ayahuasca, the quintessential Amazonian psychedelic brew, harbors a complex pharmacology that researchers are disentangling.
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In a new study published in Scientific Reports, researchers show that ayahuasca alters the user's waking brain-wave patterns to produce a mental state that the researchers describe as "dreaming while awake."
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Keep reading for an anthropologist’s account of how ayahuasca helped with his depression.
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