Name: Plants of the Gods Format: Paperback
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Author: Albert Hofmann
ISBN: 9780892819799

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Type

Physical Book

Author

Albert Hofmann

Richard Evans Schultes

Christian Rätsch

Publisher

Healing Arts Press

Language

English

Pages

208

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

26.2 x 19.4 x 1.4 cm

Weight

0.83 kg.

ISBN

0892819790

ISBN13

9780892819799

Edition No.

0002

Synopsis "Plants of the Gods Format: Paperback "

World-renowned anthropologist and ethnopharmacologist Christian Ratsch provides the latest scientific updates to this classic work on psychoactive flora by two eminent researchers. - Numerous new and rare color photographs complement the completely revised and updated text. - Explores the uses of hallucinogenic plants in shamanic rituals throughout the world. - Cross-referenced by plant, illness, preparation, season of collection, and chemical constituents. Three scientific titans join forces to completely revise the classic text on the ritual uses of psychoactive plants. They provide a fascinating testimony of these plants of the gods, tracing their uses throughout the world and their significance in shaping culture and history. In the traditions of every culture, plants have been highly valued for their nourishing, healing, and transformative properties. The most powerful of those plants, which are known to transport the human mind into other dimensions of consciousness, have always been regarded as sacred. The authors detail the uses of hallucinogens in sacred shamanic rites while providing lucid explanations of the biochemistry of these plants and the cultural prayers, songs, and dances associated with them. The text is lavishly illustrated with 400 rare photographs of plants, people, ceremonies, and art related to the ritual use of the world's sacred psychoactive flora.

Albert Hofmann

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Albert Hofmann (1906-2008) was a Swiss chemist and writer known for his discovery of LSD in 1943. Although his work primarily focused on chemistry and pharmacology, he also ventured into writing, exploring the effects of psychedelic substances and their relationship with the human mind. His books belong to the genre of scientific dissemination and the philosophy of consciousness.

Among his most notable works is LSD: My Problem Child (1979), where he recounts his discoveries and experiences with this substance. He also co-authored The Road to Eleusis (1978), with R. Gordon Wasson and Carl A. P. Ruck, examining the use of psychoactive substances in ancient rituals. His legacy has influenced modern research on psychedelia and neuroscience.

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Direccion De Bibliotecas Archivos Y Muse Leonardo Vladimir Matus Naranjo Thursday, July 21, 2016
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Interesante, de buena calidad editorial y entrega a tiempo
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Natalia Agudelo Calle Wednesday, January 13, 2021
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Hace tiempo lo quería, gracias por traerlo! :)
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David Manrique Martín Thursday, May 30, 2024
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Genial, entrega rápida. Un libro hermoso
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Juan Camilo Rodriguez Martinez Sunday, March 13, 2022
Un libro espectacular. Un clásico en el género. Etnobotánica en todo su esplendor.
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