Death of American Tourist in Peru from Ayahuasca

An American tourist died after drinking ayahuasca, a hallucinogenic herbal tea, at a spiritual retreat in the Peruvian Amazon. Ayahuasca caused a fatal multi-organ reaction in his body. Ayahuasca is traditionally used for spiritual and healing rituals by Amazonian tribes. The tragic event is part of the rising trend of ayahuasca tourism, despite its risks.