The Therapeutic Use of Ayahuasca

First systematic collection on the therapeutic potential of ayahuasca. Presents biomedical and anthropological perspectives on its use for depression, PTSD, and substance dependence across indigenous, neo-shamanic, therapeutic, and religious settings. Contributors include Winkelman, Palhano-Fontes, Nielson, Loizaga-Velder, Strassman, and Maté. Stimulates discussion on methodological, ethical, and political aspects of ayahuasca research.