Neuroprotective potential of Ayahuasca and untargeted metabolomics analyses: applicability to Parkinson's disease
journal Article
2020
Albert, Katchborian-Neto
Wanderleya T., Santos
Karen J., Nicácio
José O.A., Corrêa
Michael, Murgu
Thaís M.M., Martins
Dawidson A., Gomes
Alfredo M., Goes
Marisi G., Soares
Danielle F., Dias
Daniela A., Chagas-Paula
Ana C.C., Paula
Ethnopharmacology relevance: Ayahuasca is a tea produced through decoction of Amazonian plants. It has been used for centuries by indigenous people of South America. The beverage is considered to be an ethnomedicine, and it is traditionally used for the treatment of a wide range of diseases, including neurological illness. Besides, some scientific evidence suggests it may be applicable to Parkinson's disease (PD) treatment. Thus, Ayahuasca deserves in depth studies to clarify its potential role in this disease.