Revisiting Ayahuasca: Vine of the Soul of the Amazon.
Prim Care Companion CNS Disord March 18, 2025 Jasleen Kaur, Vania Modesto-Lowe
The work revisits the history, cultural significance, and contemporary uses of ayahuasca, a sacred plant-based brew from the Amazon. It examines the traditional role of ayahuasca among indigenous peoples, its spread to global spiritual and therapeutic contexts, and the debates around cultural appropriation and regulation. The text argues that understanding ayahuasca requires attention to its indigenous roots and the complex social, legal, and ethical issues surrounding its modern popularity.