Publications by authors named "WaiFung Tsang"
Psychedelics have emerged as promising therapeutics for several psychiatric disorders. Hypotheses around their mechanisms have revolved around their partial agonism at the serotonin 2 A receptor, leading to enhanced neuroplasticity and brain connectivity changes that underlie positive mindset shifts. However, these accounts fail to recognise that the gut microbiota, acting via the gut-brain axis, may also have a role in mediating the positive effects of psychedelics on behaviour.
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- Ayahuasca is a psychedelic beverage from the Amazon, made from a vine and a plant containing DMT, and has gained popularity since the early 2000s.
- The text reviews its history, pharmacology, and varying experiences people have, ranging from beneficial to harmful outcomes.
- There is a call for more research on ayahuasca's effects on mental health, personality, and its possible therapeutic uses.
Ayahuasca is a natural psychoactive brew, used in traditional ceremonies in the Amazon basin. Recent research has indicated that ayahuasca is pharmacologically safe and its use may be positively associated with improvements in psychiatric symptoms. The mechanistic effects of ayahuasca are yet to be fully established.
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