Immunological Effects of Ayahuasca in Humans

Ayahuasca is a botanical hallucinogen traditionally used by indigenous groups of the northwest Amazon. In the last decade, the use of ayahuasca has spread from Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru to the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Africa. Despite acute and long-term evidence of good tolerability and saf...

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Published inJournal of psychoactive drugs Vol. 46; no. 5; pp. 383 - 388
Main Author dos Santos, Rafael Guimarães
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Routledge 20.10.2014
Haight Ashbury Publications
Subjects
ayahuasca
Banisteriopsis
Cross-Over Studies
dimethyltryptamine
Double-Blind Method
Effects
Flowers & plants
Hallucinogens
harmine
Humans
Immune System - drug effects
Immunology
immunomodulation
Lysergic Acid Diethylamide - pharmacology
N,N-Dimethyltryptamine - pharmacology
Rites & ceremonies
Serotonin 5-HT2 Receptor Antagonists - pharmacology
T-Lymphocytes - drug effects
T-Lymphocytes - immunology
immunomodulation
ayahuasca
hallucinogens
harmine
dimethyltryptamine
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Summary:Ayahuasca is a botanical hallucinogen traditionally used by indigenous groups of the northwest Amazon. In the last decade, the use of ayahuasca has spread from Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru to the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Africa. Despite acute and long-term evidence of good tolerability and safety for ayahuasca administered in the laboratory or ritually consumed in religious contexts, little is known about the immunological impact of ayahuasca on humans. Since ayahuasca is used by an increasing number of consumers, and considering its therapeutic potential, more information is needed regarding ayahuasca potential risks. This article presents a brief overview of the available data regarding the immunological impact of ayahuasca in humans.
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ISSN:0279-1072
2159-9777
DOI:10.1080/02791072.2014.960113