Dimetiltriptamina: alcalóide alucinógeno e seus efeitos no Sistema Nervoso Central
Acta Brasiliensis January 20, 2018 Darliane Freire Almeida, Thais Josy Castro Freire de Assis, Ana Ligia Pereira Silva 4 citations
Hallucinogenic plants are widely used in religious rituals and cults. Ayahuasca tea and Jurema preta wine contain the alkaloid dimethyltryptamine (DMT), which produces hallucinogenic effects by interacting with serotonin receptors in the central nervous system. This research clarifies the mechanisms of action and effects of DMT from Mimosa tenuiflora, Banisteriopsis caapi, and Psychotria viridis on the central nervous system, outlining risks of ingestion and Brazilian legislation.