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After being diagnosed with cancer of the liver, the author was advised by oncologists that his chances of survival were slim. He went to ayahuasca for a second opinion.
An overview of an extraordinary holistic medicine by Otorongo Blanco.
Ayahuasca, also known as “Vine of the soul”, is a powerful medicinal tea which has been used by the indigenous peoples of the Amazon for hundreds of years as a sacred tool for healing and spiritual growth.
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A closer look at Amazonia’s Visionary Medicine by Charlie Kidder.
Recent scientific research suggests that neurogenesis – the growth of new brain cells – is a key to curing depression.
In light of recent specific liberalizations in drug laws in some countries, this article investigates the potential of entheogens (i.e. psychoactive plants used as spiritual sacraments) as tools to facilitate existential intelligence. By Kenneth Tupper
The following interview with Donal Ruane was conducted in May 2006 by Gyrus, and was first published in Dreamflesh Journal Vol. 1. More about Donal Ruane.
Another ayahuasca experience.
Using Indigenous Medicinal Knowledge to Treat Drug Addiction
The use of Ayahuasca Healing Rituals in a Shamanic Treatment Model of Addictions
A Tea Used for Centuries by Amazon Indians Has a Message for the World - Will We Listen?
Principle investigator: Leanna Standish, ND, PhD at Bastyr University in Seattle
Researchers say ayahuasca, found in the Peruvian rainforest, could be used for a variety of ailments.
Ayahuasca and Drug Addiction:
An extract from the book “Incredible You - Unleashing the Power of Your Beliefs and Intentions to Achieve an Extraordinary Life” by Chris Walton
Western technological societies, and those that aspire to the Western "dream," have moved so far down the road of gross material culture, and placed so much trust in technology, that they have severed their connection to the spiritual roots of all being. If that connection cannot be restored -- quickly -- then we're in serious trouble.
There seems to be a very productive moment in Brazilian biomedical researches on ayahuasca. Here’s an academic text about the therapeutic potentials of harmine, an alkaloid present in the vine Banisteriopsis caapi (compenent of the ayahuasca brew).
"On a personal level, ayahuasca has been for me both a scientific and professional continuing carrot, and a plant teacher and guide of incomparable wisdom, compassion and intelligence.”
Together with Shipibo ayahuasca shamans Herlinda and Enrique in Peru - A personal account.
Ayahuasca has revealed to me more of the great dream of the Earth, and how disconnected we have become from our relationship with the living planet.
Beyer has found the sweet spot between scholarly and popular writing, the otherworldly and the ordinary, participation and observation; the result is the single best book I have seen yet on ayahuasca.
In 1999, someone tried to patent the sacred ayahuasca plant, and almost succeeded...
A blog entry of an American travelling in South America who decided to try the mystical Ayahuasca she had heard so much about.
From the benefits of psychedelics/entheogens to the problems of the recent "Ayahuasca tourism" boom, this article is fantastic reading. "Plants are boring? Not on your life."