Published Articles
Onaya Science Articles in Peer-Reviewed Journals
The research team at Onaya Science has conducted ayahuasca research at the Ayahuasca Foundation since 2016 and the results of their studies have been published in several journals demonstrating how attending an ayahuasca retreat greatly reduces depression and anxiety, and greatly increases levels of self compassion.
We look forward to continuing this important research and for the next study to be published, further validating the wisdom of the indigenous people of the Amazon rainforest. Visit the Onaya Science website for more ground breaking studies into the effectiveness of attending an ayahuasca retreat to improve health and well being.
Participation in an indigenous Amazonian-led ayahuasca retreat associated with increases in nature relatedness (2024)
This study reveals that attending a Shipibo ayahuasca retreat in the Amazon rainforest may awaken a profound sense of connection to the natural world.
Can ayahuasca reduce inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity? A pilot study (2023)
This groundbreaking study examines the effects of ayahuasca on core ADHD symptoms, revealing notable reductions in inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity after an ayahuasca retreat experience.
Insights, life changes and lifestyle changes reported by individuals consuming ayahuasca in naturalistic settings (2023)
This large survey of thousands of participants reveals significant insights and lifestyle changes after drinking ayahuasca.
A review of historical, pharmacological, and therapeutic aspects (2023)
Onaya delves into ayahuasca’s rich history and uncovers recent insights into its unique pharmacology, transformative effects, and potential clinical applications. They examine its impact on personality and mental health and take a closer look at the profound, often life-altering experiences it evokes.
Participation in an indigenous Amazonian led ayahuasca retreat associated with increases in nature relatedness (2022)
Rooted in nature, Indigenous Amazonian ayahuasca practices serve as ecological mediators and aid in collective environmental decisions. This study found that participating in a traditional ayahuasca retreat significantly enhanced nature connectedness, mindfulness, and improved depression and anxiety.
Ceremonial ayahuasca in Amazonian retreats – mental health and epigenetic outcomes from a six-month naturalistic study (2021)
Funded by the UK’s Medical Research Council, this study examines how ayahuasca retreats may aid in reprocessing traumatic memories, improve mental health outcomes, and offer preliminary insights into potential DNA epigenetic changes.
The pharmacological interaction of compounds present in ayahuasca (2020)
This systematic review explores literary databases for studies on ayahuasca’s pharmacology, aiming to build a comprehensive understanding of the brew’s chemistry and its interactions within the body.
Modulatory effects of ayahuasca on personality structure in a traditional framework (2020)
This independently funded study found that ayahuasca ceremonies led to decreased Neuroticism and trend-level increases in Openness on the NEO-PI3 personality model.
A phenomenology of subjectively relevant experiences induced by ayahuasca in Upper Amazon vegetalismo tourism (2019)
This study qualitatively explored themes in participants’ visionary experiences during ayahuasca ceremonies at the Ayahuasca Foundation in Iquitos, Peru.