Ayahuasca
TopicHeard in 1 episode across 1 show since Jul 2026
Ayahuasca is a South American psychoactive decoction traditionally prepared from the Banisteriopsis caapi vine and a dimethyltryptamine (DMT)-containing plant. It has been used for centuries by Indigenous cultures in the Amazon and Orinoco basins for spiritual, social, and medicinal purposes, typically guided by shamans in ceremonial contexts.
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What experts have said about Ayahuasca
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Combining an MAO inhibitor with DMT makes an orally active ayahuasca-like psychedelic.
“when you take an MAO inhibitor and the psychedelic, then you get ayahuasca.”
Open the episode · #2515 - Chase HughesListen at 1:28:54
Ayahuasca appears to be safe based on available observations.
“it appears to be safe.”
Open the episode · Essentials: Psychedelics & Neurostimulation for Brain Rewiring | Dr. Nolan WilliamsListen at 33:11
Ayahuasca exposure was associated with lower prisoner recidivism than control treatment.
“the recidivism rate or the return to prison rate in the ayahuasca exposed individuals was statistically significantly lower than the recidivism rate in the control group”
Open the episode · Essentials: Psychedelics & Neurostimulation for Brain Rewiring | Dr. Nolan WilliamsListen at 33:54
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1 episode featuring Ayahuasca, newest first
