He discusses their ritual and medicinal usage, cultural artefacts made from these plants, and works of art that either represent or have been inspired by them. The author begins with 168 of the most well-known psychoactives—such as cannabis, datura, and papaver—then presents 133 lesser-known substances. Additionally, he covers plants known as "legal highs," plants known only from mythological contexts and literature, and plant products that include substances such as ayahuasca, incense, and soma. The text is lavishly illustrated with 800 colour photographs—many of which are from the author's extensive fieldwork around the world—showing the people, ceremonies, and art related to the ritual use of the world's sacred psychoactives.
He discusses their ritual and medicinal usage, cultural artefacts made from these plants, and works of art that either represent or have been inspired by them. The author begins with 168 of the most well-known psychoactives—such as cannabis, datura, and papaver—then presents 133 lesser-known substances. Additionally, he covers plants known as "legal highs," plants known only from mythological contexts and literature, and plant products that include substances such as ayahuasca, incense, and soma. The text is lavishly illustrated with 800 colour photographs—many of which are from the author's extensive fieldwork around the world—showing the people, ceremonies, and art related to the ritual use of the world's sacred psychoactives.
The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Plants - Ethnopharmacology and Its Applications
He discusses their ritual and medicinal usage, cultural artefacts made from these plants, and works of art that either represent or have been inspired by them. The author begins with 168 of the most well-known psychoactives—such as cannabis, datura, and papaver—then presents 133 lesser-known substances. Additionally, he covers plants known as "legal highs," plants known only from mythological contexts and literature, and plant products that include substances such as ayahuasca, incense, and soma. The text is lavishly illustrated with 800 colour photographs—many of which are from the author's extensive fieldwork around the world—showing the people, ceremonies, and art related to the ritual use of the world's sacred psychoactives.
He discusses their ritual and medicinal usage, cultural artefacts made from these plants, and works of art that either represent or have been inspired by them. The author begins with 168 of the most well-known psychoactives—such as cannabis, datura, and papaver—then presents 133 lesser-known substances. Additionally, he covers plants known as "legal highs," plants known only from mythological contexts and literature, and plant products that include substances such as ayahuasca, incense, and soma. The text is lavishly illustrated with 800 colour photographs—many of which are from the author's extensive fieldwork around the world—showing the people, ceremonies, and art related to the ritual use of the world's sacred psychoactives.
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If you are interested in the background and usage of homeopathic remedies via plant material, this is a must.
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Amazing Such a comprehensive book with a massive list of psychoactive plants and their constituents Must hav for any psychonaut
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Great information on entheogenic plants. Brilliant pictures and well reserched information on the history and uses of entheogenic plants.
| Release date Australia | April 25th, 2005 |
| Contributor | Foreword by Albert Hofmann |
| Country of Publication | United States |
| Illustrations | 797 color photographs and 645 b&w illustrations |
| Imprint | Park Street Press,U.S |
Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Plants : Ethnopharmacology and Its Applications Ratsch, Christian; Hofmann, Albert (FRW); Baker, John R. (TRN) [New]
Delivery $27.56
"The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Plants"
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The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Plants: Ethnopharmacology and its Applications by Christian Ratsch | Hardback | 2004
Delivery $8.95
The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Plants
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The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Plants
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If you are interested in the background and usage of homeopathic remedies via plant material, this is a must.
Amazing Such a comprehensive book with a massive list of psychoactive plants and their constituents Must hav for any psychonaut
Great information on entheogenic plants. Brilliant pictures and well reserched information on the history and uses of entheogenic plants.
Excellent book covering the botany and history of Psychoactive plants
Full of incredible information regarding the uses of psychoactive plants throughout history.
This book is supperb. Everything you ever would like to know about psychoactive plants is in this book. I stongly recommend this book for anyone interested in the subject or plants in general. It contains but is not limited too; Pharmacology, Chemical makeup, ritual uses, etc. I think this is an amazing book and am thrilled that it's out there for the general public. Steve G.
Great book full of all sorts of interesting information regarding plant medicine's, ethnobotany, ethnopharmacology and entheogenic plants.Must have for the amature ethnobotanist or anyone interested in psychoactive plants.
Full of so many Interesting plant profiles and common plants you would not expect to see in this encyclopedia
A very comprehensive book on the subjectYou won't find a better encyclopedia.
If your looking for a detailed, in-depth exploration on all things psychoactive..this is it! Complete with pictures and explanation of individual structure alkaloid compound
| Release date Australia | April 25th, 2005 |
| Contributor | Foreword by Albert Hofmann |
| Country of Publication | United States |
| Illustrations | 797 color photographs and 645 b&w illustrations |
| Imprint | Park Street Press,U.S |
