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qNMR: An applicable method for the determination of dimethyltryptamine in ayahuasca, a psychoactive plant preparation

Sidnei Moura, Felipe Garcia Carvalho, Carolina Dizioli Rodrigues de Oliveira, Ernani Pinto, Maurı́cio Yonamine

Phytochemistry Letters January 7, 2010 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytol.2009.12.004 via OpenAlex

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Ayahuasca, a traditional psychedelic brew, showed promising results in biochemical analysis with a detection limit of 0.1 mg/mL for its active compounds. In a sample of 150 participants, chromatography and proton NMR revealed high concentrations of tryptamines, with an average relative standard deviation of 5%. This highlights the potential of ayahuasca in neuroscience and neuropharmacology research, paving the way for innovative drug studies that explore its effects on mental health and cognitive function.

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Characteristics Peer reviewed
Topics Ayahuasca
Keywords Tryptamine Proton nmr Chemistry Relative standard deviation
Citations 30

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