Takiwasi is considered to be the oldest and most renowned institution in combining the use of psychotherapy and medicinal plants for the treatment of mental health.
Takiwasi, or “The Singing House” in Quechua language, is a non-profit civil association (NGO), located in the city of Tarapoto, in the Upper Peruvian Amazon region.
This is achieved through collaborations with international centers, publication of scientific articles in specialized magazines, participation in conferences and organization of congresses.
Since its inception, Takiwasi has been dedicated to improving the health conditions of the population and to the conservation of the environment, developing innovative techniques and intervention models that preserve traditional Amazonian knowledge and articulate it with modern health science, always taking into account therapeutic, scientific, ecological, cultural and humanitarian concerns.