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SMAD Revista Eletrônica Saúde Mental Álcool e Drogas (Edição em Português)

ISSN 1806-6976

1 paper in the library · 7 citations · publishing 2007

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AYAHUASCA: neuroquímica e farmacologia

SMAD Revista Eletrônica Saúde Mental Álcool e Drogas (Edição em Português) February 1, 2007 Rafael Guimarães Dos Santos 7 citations

This review describes the neurochemical and pharmacological foundations of ayahuasca, a psychoactive preparation used by various indigenous and non-indigenous groups for therapeutic, magical, and religious purposes. It synthesizes existing knowledge on how the beverage's active compounds interact with brain chemistry to produce its effects.