Journal of ethnopharmacology

Understanding Ayahuasca: A Detailed Study of Its Plant Types and Chemical Makeup

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Abstract

Ayahuasca is an entheogenic beverage made primarily from the vine Banisteriopsis caapi and the leaves of Psychotria viridis.

  • The beverage is traditionally used by Indigenous peoples and local communities in the Amazon.
  • Other plant species may also be involved in ayahuasca preparation, but their identities are not well established.
  • Supporting evidence for the use of these additional plants remains unclear.

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