AYAHUASCA E SAÚDE MENTAL
Revista Práxis em Saúde. August 18, 2025 Pedro Paulo Martins de Lira
A review of 18 empirical studies over the past ten years suggests that ayahuasca has antidepressant, anxiolytic, and cognitive properties and is associated with improvements in quality of life. Most reviewed studies indicate that these effects are linked to modulation of serotonergic receptors and the ritualistic context in which it is used. Despite promising findings, additional research is needed to evaluate the long-term safety and efficacy of the substance and to develop guidelines for its controlled therapeutic use.