Ayahuasca (pronounced eye-ah-wah-ska) is a plant-based psychedelic drug. It’s usually brewed into a tea or a concentrated liquid to drink. It can also be smoked. Other names include huasca ...

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Ayahuasca is a type of brew made from ingredients with hallucinogenic properties. Though some claim that it can benefit brain health and well-being, it is also associated with several potential risks.

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More than half of people who take the popular and potent psychedelic drug ayahuasca suffer mental health problems related to their trip — and one in 10 need prolonged professional support ...

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One woman dances in front of the fire and beats a hand drum. They're feeling the effects of ayahuasca, a potent plant-based psychedelic tea. But despite drinking two cups of the foul-tasting ...

Ayahuasca’s DMT and β-carbolines act on serotonin receptors to regulate emotions and treat anxiety, new review finds. The brew may aid fear extinction, helping reduce persistent fear responses ...