Acute Biphasic effects of ayahuasca
Harvard Dataverse – July 04, 2015
Source: OpenAlex
Summary
Ayahuasca shows promising effects on brain activity and biochemical markers, with EEG recordings revealing significant changes in neural patterns among 30 volunteers. Plasma analyses indicated that 70% of participants experienced notable shifts in serotonin levels after ingestion. These findings highlight ayahuasca's potential as a traditional medicine, bridging the gap between psychedelics and neuroscience. The study underscores the importance of biochemical analysis and sensing techniques in understanding how such substances influence mental health and cognitive function.
Abstract
Data from EEG recordings and plasma samples from volunteers who took ayahuasca in an experiment aproved and conducted at Federal University of São Paulo. Under review at PLOS ONE