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Of shrub, cactus, vine and toad: psychedelic species of conservation concern

open access: yesFrontiers in Conservation Science
Psychedelics have a profound potential to catalyze psychological transformation and support traditional cultures and ways of life. However, many naturally occurring psychoactive plants and animals are facing threats from climate change, habitat loss and ...
Anna O. Ermakova   +2 more
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Banisteriopsis caapi

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Country= The Netherlands Comments= Smartshop 'state of mind' Common names= Ayahuasca, Caapi, Soulvine ...

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When formulation procedures strongly matter: a case study of ayahuasca use in Centro Luz Divina, Piedade, São Paulo, Brazil

open access: yesRevista de Ciências Farmacêuticas Básica e Aplicada, 2021
Objectives: The objectives of this study were (a) to describe the history of the formation of the Centro Luz Divina (CLD), Piedade, São Paulo, (b) to describe the plants and recipes involved in making ayahuasca, and (c) to provide information for future ...
Arilton Martins Fonseca   +1 more
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Chronic intermittent exposure to ayahuasca during aging does not affect memory in mice

open access: yesBrazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research
The Quechua term ayahuasca refers to a beverage obtained from decoctions of the liana Banisteriopsis caapi with leaves of Psychotria viridis. The ritualistic use of ayahuasca is becoming a global phenomenon, with some individuals using this beverage ...
N.F. Correa-Netto   +7 more
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LARVICIDAL ACTIVITY OF THE β-CARBOLINE ALKALOID HARMINE ISOLATED FROM BANISTERIOPSIS CAAPI AGAINST AEDES AEGYPTI

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The mosquito Aedes aegypti is the main vector of dengue, Zika, and Chikungunya, diseases that affect millions of people annually in the Americas. Control of this vector relies mainly on the use of synthetic insecticides, which present limitations related
Rosemary Aparecida Roque   +4 more
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Determinación de mecanismos moleculares responsables de la actividad antiparasitaria in vitro de Banisteriopsis caapi (β-carbolinas) contra Leishmania spp

open access: yes, 2023
Leishmaniasis is a tropical disease caused by protozoa of the genus Leishmania and transmitted by vectors to humans and animals. The disease presents in three clinical forms: visceral, mucosal, and cutaneous.
Bonifaz Peralta, Byron Alejandro
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Ayahuasca: uma revisão dos aspectos farmacológicos e toxicológicos

open access: yesRevista de Ciências Farmacêuticas Básica e Aplicada, 2010
A ayahuasca é uma bebida psicoativa originariamente utilizada em rituais de tribos indígenas da região amazônica. Esta bebida é preparada pela infusão de caules da Banisteriopsis caapi Morton, que contém β-carbolinas que são inibidoras da monoaminoxidase
A.P.S. Pires   +2 more
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Substance use disorders (SUDs) in Latin America and the Caribbean: a narrative review of native medicinal plants as alternative therapies

open access: yesBeni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences
Background Latin America and the Caribbean region are currently faced with the challenges of drug and substance use leading to violence and crime, especially among the younger populations.
Danladi C. Husaini   +4 more
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Efecto del brebaje ayahuasca sobre la temperatura corporal de rattus norvegicus variedad albina

open access: yesREBIOL, 2019
La ayahuasca es un brebaje a base de hierbas, preparado ancestralmente con fines medicinales y religiosos, en la actualidad, se emplea en terapias de curación de adicciones a las drogas y se investiga la posibilidad de que tenga propiedades contra ...
Abhel Calderón-Peña   +2 more
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Banisteriopsis Species: A Source of Bioactive of Potential Medical Application [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
In recent years, interest in further development of herbal or botanical drug products derived from traditional preparations has been increasing steadily.
Mendes Costa, Maria Cristina   +3 more
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