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Preliminary effects of ayahuasca on mental and physical health: a systematic review of prospective studies
Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry (2026)
Systematic review
Abstract
Systematic review of 18 prospective studies finding ayahuasca associated with long-term improvements in depression, psychiatric symptoms, substance misuse, cognitive flexibility, and prosocial behavior. Notes methodological limitations including small samples and lack of control groups.
Study TypeSystematic review