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

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