Ayahuasca Resources

More information about the Medicine! By posting these links here, Infinite Light is not claiming to believe in or agree with everything stated, especially in regards to plants and substances outside of the Ayahuasca Medicine that we do not practice, therefore cannot speak on either way. We just want you to have a place to begin your own navigation of  the research if you desire!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Academic Research Studies

  • Effects of a Psychedelic, Tropical Tea, Ayahuasca, on the Electroencephalographic (EEG) Activity of the Human Brain during a Shamanistic Ritual

    Eight channels of EEG from 12 volunteers participating in a workshop in Brazil were recorded under field conditions before and after a shamanistic ritual in which the psychoactive tea, Ayahuasca, was consumed.

    Hoffman E, Hesselink JMK, Silveira Barbosa YWM (2001) Multidisciplinary Association  for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) pp 25-30
    http://www.scribd.com/doc/21264365/Effects-of-Ayahuasca-on-EEG-2001

    The results did not match those of similar studies done with other psychedelics (e.g. LSD, mescaline, psilocybin). Instead, the results were comparable someone who was in a meditative state, only more profound. The results also suggest that ingesting Ayahuasca may provide individuals with increased access to subconscious processes and feelings while in a wakeful, relaxed state. Thus, Ayahuasca has the potential to become a potent tool in the process of psychotherapy.
  • Effects of Ayahuasca On Psychometric Measures of Anxiety, Panic-Like and Hopelessness In Santo Daime Members
    (University of Brazil, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro)

    This study investigated the effects of Ayahuasca on psychometric measures of anxiety, panic-like and hopelessness in members of the Santo Daime, an Ayahuasca-using religion, who have been active with Ayahuasca for 10 years.

    Santos RG, Fernandez JL, Strassman RJ, Motta V, Cruz APM (2007) “Effects of Ayahuasca On Psychometric Measures of Anxiety, Panic-Like and Hopelessness In Santo Daime Members”, Journal of Ethnopharmacology: Vol 112, pg. 507-513
    www.maps.org/media/ayahuasca-jep.pdf

    Participants did various written tests/surveys used in the medical profession to monitor emotional states. Just by using acute doses of the brew signs of hopelessness/panic dropped significantly. Based on these results ,and on previous studies which looked at Ayahuasca on more of a molecular level, it is clear that the brew effects the release of serotonin in a similar fashion that Western Medicine anti-depressants do.
  • Plant Medicines and Shamanic Healing
    (Takiwasi Center)

    MABIT Jacques, "L'ayahuasca au secour des drogués", in: Revue Nouvelles Clés, Nº2, été 1994,  pp.45-47,  France

    (1st link below is the English translated version from the writing mentioned in the cite)
    (2nd link is a more in-depth article on the studies of Dr. Jacques Mabit)

    http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&source=web&ct=res&cd=1&ved=0CAYQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.encognitive.com%2Ffiles%2Fcc-plant%2520medicines%2520and%2520shamanic%2520healing.pdf&rct=j&q=%22dr.+jacques+mabit%22&ei=V-LQS6LlF4-wsgPEibT9CQ&usg=AFQjCNH5ndlUj9qUL0gMG-4gx58d7IDGsQ

    http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&source=web&ct=res&cd=5&ved=0CBgQFjAE&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.takiwasi.com%2Fdocs%2Farti_ing%2Fayahuasca_helps_cure_drug_addiction.pdf&rct=j&q=%22dr.+jacques+mabit%22&ei=V-LQS6LlF4-wsgPEibT9CQ&usg=AFQjCNGpTGdMjmy1KpvrvZnaQ0pf0mKt3Q

     Dr. Mabit founded the Takiwasi Center, a drug rehab facility which uses Ayahuasca as its main source of healing. One third of the patients who begin treatment with Dr. Mabit are completely cured through his methods and a success rate of 70% for those who complete the full treatment. Besides curing drug addiction there has been accounts of remissions from cancer, cures for deafness, and lifting of depression through the healing processes at the Takiwasi Center. 

 

YouTube Videos

Books

  • There are too many books to list here, and honestly neither Luco nor Meghan have read any of them (they have been called to learn more directly). So we can't even list them without that seem like a recommendation. Use your instinct, put it out to the Universe you want something good, and see what happens...

 

Articles

Blogs

Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center

Websites

  • Ayahuasca.com (a collection of articles from scientists, psychologists, visionaries and artists)
  • Ayahuasca Foundation (from an apprentice in Iquitos, and a friend of Meghan's)
  • AyahuascaInfo
  • Reality Sandwich ("...a web magazin for this time of intense transformation. Our subjects run the gamut from sustainability to shamanism, alternate realities to alternative energy, remixing media to re-imagining community, holistic healing techniques to the promise and perils of new technologies")
  • Multidisciplinary Association for Psychadelic Studies (A review of past and current psychadelic research, including Ayahuasca)
  • Heffter Research Institute (promotes scientific research of psychadelic studies in order to contribute to a greater understanding of the mind, leading to the improvement of the human condition, and the alleviation of suffering)
  • Beckley Foundation (a charitable trust that was set up to investigate through research consciousness and its changing state from a multidisciplinary perspective)
  • TASTE: The Archive of Scientists Transcendent Experiences (an online journal devoted to transcendent experiences that scientists have reported, expressed in a psychologically and professionally safe place)
  • The Psychadelic Library (articles on psychadelics by some of the most influential psychadelic scientists and thinkers)
  • Terrenace McKenna (a collection of his writings, lectures, and interviews.)
  • Shaman Portal (a resource for all things shamanic)
  • Foundation for Shamanic Studies (dedicated to the preservation, study, and teaching of shamanic knowledge for the welfare of the planet and its inhabitants. Founded by Michael Harner, Way of the Shaman)
  • Council on Spiritual Practices (a collaboration among spiritual guides, experts in the behavioral and biomedical sciences, and scholors of religion, dedicated to making direct experience of the sacred more available to people)

Network Forums

Radio/Music

  • Spirit Plants Radio (Music, lectures, and discussion on plant spirit Medicine)
  • Matrix Masters (Lectures on psychadelics and consciousness for download)
  • Coast to Coast Radio (Radio and podcasts for downloads about Ayahuasca, Shamanism, and everything else interesting under the sun)

Artwork

  • Alex Grey (absolutely brilliant; check out his links page to other visionary artists)
  • Lila (plant spirit inspired art)

 

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