ISSN 2448-0959
3 papers in the library · 2 citations · publishing 2016-2025
Revista Científica Multidisciplinar Núcleo do Conhecimento December 19, 2016 Thábata Barros de Sá Teles 2 citations
Ayahuasca has antidepressant, anxiolytic, serotonergic, and dopaminergic efficacy due to its three main beta-carbolines, which are extracted in the decoction.
Revista Científica Multidisciplinar Núcleo do Conhecimento May 9, 2025 Gabriel Jorge Cascaes Santos Cavalcante, Amanda Thaís Magrini, Roberto Heck Rigelli et al.
Microdosing psychedelics—taking a fraction of a recreational dose to avoid hallucinogenic effects—is associated with perceived improvements in creativity, focus, well-being, and symptoms of anxiety, depression, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. However, these benefits appear tied to the drug's acute effects, and some users report unwanted hyperstimulation, hallucinogenic effects, worsened anxiety, and emergence of negative emotions. Few randomized controlled trials have evaluated microdosing; much evidence comes from online self-reports, limiting objectivity. Preliminary findings suggest possible efficacy for mental disorders, but larger controlled studies are needed to establish safety and definitive conclusions.
Revista Científica Multidisciplinar Núcleo do Conhecimento November 13, 2016 Rita Barreto de Sales Oliveira, Renilda Gonçalves Do Amaral
A systematic review of the literature finds that regular consumption of ayahuasca tea in a religious context is associated with improved well-being. The beverage is linked to self-knowledge, treatment of addiction, self-mastery, and better social relationships. The analysis covers ayahuasca's use among indigenous peoples and the three main religious groups: Barquinha, União do Vegetal, and Santo Daime. The evidence suggests that religious ayahuasca use can lead to a better quality of life and a more balanced interaction with the planet.