Ayahuasca is the hispanicized spelling (i.e., spelled according to Spanish orthography) of a word that originates from the 展开

Sections of Banisteriopsis caapi vine are macerated and boiled alone or with leaves from any of a number of other plants, including Psychotria viridis (chacruna), Diplopterys cabrerana (also known as chaliponga and chacropanga), and Mimosa tenuiflora 展开

In the late 20th century, the practice of ayahuasca drinking began spreading to Europe, North America and elsewhere. The first ayahuasca … 展开

Harmala alkaloids
Harmala alkaloids are MAO-inhibiting beta-carbolines. The three most studied harmala alkaloids in the B. … 展开

Origins
Archaeological evidence of the use of psychoactive plants in northeastern Amazon dates back to 1500–2000 B.C. Anthropomorphic … 展开

The uses of ayahuasca in traditional societies in South America vary greatly. Some cultures do use it for shamanic purposes, but in other … 展开

Adverse effects
Ingesting Ayahuasca can cause nausea and vomiting in the short term. Rarer side effects include breathing difficulties and seizures. … 展开