Ayahuasca’s Popularity Poses Challenges For Local Indigenous Communities

The Conversation, Fast Company
Sun, 06/30/2024 - 5:30am

Spiritual seekers don’t always respect boundaries and processes set by local healers, and many disregard the health risks of the psychedelic brew. Ayahuasca, a sacred drink made from the stem and leaves of a tree vine, has many names: psychedelic brew, hallucinogenic tea, mood medicine, and more. It is even known as a teacher or a healer for its reported ability to help a person turn inward and come into alignment with past traumas.

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