02 May 2025

Research Department – Takiwasi Center

The mission of the Takiwasi Center's research department is to generate rigorous and interdisciplinary scientific knowledge on the therapeutic use of Amazonian medicinal plants and their integration with Western psychotherapy, with an emphasis on the treatment of addictions and mental health. Over more than three decades, Takiwasi has developed a unique therapeutic model that combines ancestral indigenous knowledge with modern clinical tools. Research plays a fundamental role in validating this approach, contributing to intercultural dialogue, the documentation of traditional practices, and the evaluation of their therapeutic efficacy.

02 April 2025

Sacred Science: A Conversation on Research and Spirituality

In this insightful and revealing conversation, Jacques Mabit, founding president of the Takiwasi Center, and Matteo Politi, research and development manager, explore the intersections between science, spirituality, and traditional Amazonian medicine.

27 March 2025

Testimonial of Deep Healing with Master Plants – Matías

In this testimonial, Matías shares his transformative experience after completing his third retreat/diet at the Takiwasi Center. From his first master plant diet -undertaken to heal depression and certain toxic behaviors- to the clarity and balance he has achieved today, he tells us how master plants, isolation in the jungle, and therapeutic accompaniment have helped him regenerate psychologically and emotionally while also developing his spiritual side.

14 March 2025

Healing Veterans and First Responders: Diving into Takiwasi 's Integrative Approach

In this insightful conversation, Italian psychotherapist and researcher Annalisa Valeri interviews Arnaud Montagne, specialized in working with veterans and first responders at the Takiwasi Center.

06 March 2025

Testimonial of addiction recovery

Takiwasi’s innovative treatment protocol allows not only to heal drug addiction, but also to discover or reaffirm one’s vocation, as in the case of Opi Nenquimo, leader of the Waorani indigenous people of Ecuador. This testimony shows the healing power of medicinal plants, which must be accompanied by great willpower, to achieve a profound change in life.