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‘Authentic’ ayahuasca rituals sought by tourists often ignore Indigenous practices and spiritual grounding

Written by Pardis Mahdavi, President, University of La Verne

A healer conducts an ayahuasca drinking ceremony in Avie village, in Ecuador, on Jan.14, 2023.Pedro Pardo / AFP via Getty images

Ayahuasca, a sacred drink made from the stem and leaves of a tree vine, has many names: psychedelic brew, hallucinogenic tea, mood medicine and more. It is even known as a teacher or a healer for its reported ability to...

‘Authentic’ ayahuasca rituals sought by tourists often ignore Indigenous practices and spiritual grounding

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