As interest in psychedelic medicine grows, researchers are increasingly turning to natural substances like ayahuasca to explore their potential in treating mental health disorders. A recent review by researchers at the University of São Paulo sheds light on how ayahuasca – a traditional Amazonian brew containing DMT and β-carbolins – influences brain circuits associated with fear, anxiety and emotional processing. This synthesis of over a decade of research offers valuable insights into how ayahuasca may be used therapeutically for conditions such as PTSD and anxiety disorders.
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