qNMR: An applicable method for the determination of dimethyltryptamine in ayahuasca, a psychoactive plant preparation
Phytochemistry Letters January 7, 2010 Sidnei Moura, Felipe Garcia Carvalho, Carolina Dizioli Rodrigues de Oliveira et al. 30 citations
Ayahuasca, a traditional psychedelic brew, showed promising results in biochemical analysis with a detection limit of 0.1 mg/mL for its active compounds. In a sample of 150 participants, chromatography and proton NMR revealed high concentrations of tryptamines, with an average relative standard deviation of 5%. This highlights the potential of ayahuasca in neuroscience and neuropharmacology research, paving the way for innovative drug studies that explore its effects on mental health and cognitive function.