Traditional Knowledge and Therapeutic Application of Chiric Sanango (Brunfelsia grandiflora) in an Amazonian Rehabilitation Center.
Journal of psychoactive drugs January 15, 2026 Laura Monteagudo-Romero, Isotta Triulzi, Tommaso Dondoli et al.
A plant called chiric sanango (Brunfelsia grandiflora), used in traditional Amazonian medicine, may aid addiction recovery and mental health by inducing physical sensations like numbness, tingling, dizziness, and cold, alongside deep psychological introspection and emotional processing. Analysis of 74 case reports from the Takiwasi Center in Peru showed that patients often moved from distressing emotions to states of clarity, acceptance, and resilience, with enhanced social engagement. The findings suggest chiric sanango could be a useful adjunct in psychotherapy and addiction treatment, highlighting the need for further research into its psychoactive properties.