Revisión bibliográfica de la ayahuasca y su uso terapéutico
Revista Peruana de Medicina Integrativa October 6, 2020 Edison Chávez Castillo, Cynthia Chávez Castillo, Jorge Zuquitana Godoyc 2 citations
Ayahuasca is a psychotropic brew with serotonergic action, typically made from Banisteriopsis caapi and Psychotria viridis. This literature review examines its biochemical properties, the symptoms and signs it produces, and its use by Amazonian shamans and in homeopathic medicine. The review compares empirical shamanic indications with scientific studies from medicine, anthropology, and psychology to clarify the plant's utility in homeopathy. According to Fericgla, ayahuasca can induce curative, introspective, and therapeutic emotional and spiritual states. No psychological or physiological addiction has been observed from its consumption, and it poses no public health danger. Palma states that DMT is the main psychoactive agent, acting on the thymus and pineal gland.