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Ayahuasca is a psychoactive tea that originates from the Amazon region. Psychoactive substances affect the brain and can cause people to experience changes in their mood, thinking, and behavior.

Ayahuasca is a brew made from ingredients with hallucinogenic properties. Though some claim it benefits brain health and well-being, there are potential risks, like paranoia and cardiac issues.