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Ayahuasca : International Proscribed Drug of Intangible Heritage ?


Pages: 100 - 103

Abstract

Ayahuasca is an Amazon brew prepared in order to induce shamanic experiences. Its use might date back to at least 2000 B.C. Today, it is an important part of indigenous shamanism and neo-shamanism practices. In this text, we explore some possibilities and problems arisen by considering Ayahuasca indigenous uses intangible heritage in Peru and Brazil. Keywords: shamanism, tourism, drug, sacred, identity.