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# Plants of the Gods: Their Sacred, Healing, and Hallucinogenic Powers

**Brand:** richard evans schultesalbert hofmannchristian rätsch
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- **What is this?** Plants of the Gods: Their Sacred, Healing, and Hallucinogenic Powers by richard evans schultesalbert hofmannchristian rätsch
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Researchers Overview
*by J***N on November 3, 2007*

The authors Richard Schultes, director of the Botanical Museum at Harvard and Albert Hofmann, discoverer of LSD and former director of the Pharmaceutical-Chemical Research Lab in Basel, Switzerland, together have over fourteen years of research in field of botany, chemistry and ethnobotony. In their book the authors offer an ethnobological look at the sacred use of hallucinogenic plants and include: an introduction to hallucinogenic plants, a plant lexicon, overview of plant use chart, detailed section of fourteen major hallucinogenic plants, and concludes with an overview of the chemical structure of hallucinogens.The plant lexicon includes ninety-one known and most common hallucinogenic plants with: a colored picture for each plant, botanical name, geographic location, hallucinogenic properties and a short description of the individual plant. Following the lexicon is a chart overview of each plant that includes: usage in history, context and purpose, preparation, chemical components and effects. Following the chart is a detailed account fourteen major hallucinogenic plants. "Most of these plants are or have been culturally and materially important...that they can not be overlooked "(81). The authors include: a descriptive history, gathering techniques, rituals, the chemical make-up of the plant, pictures of ceremonies, and artwork of "visions" by people.Plants of the Gods is more than a research book, it is a guide to understanding the role hallucinogens play in various religious cultures using a scientific and anthropological approach.This review is based on the 1992 publication:Schultus, Richard E., and Albert Hofmann. Plants of the Gods: Their Sacred, Healing, and Hallucinogenic Powers. Rochester: Healing Arts Press, 1992.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superb Ethnobotanical Reference
*by S***R on April 28, 2005*

There are plenty of books scientific (or otherwise) on the actions of hallucinogenic plants (from every possible viewpoint). What sets this book apart is providing a sound description of the chemical properties of plants together with the spiritual context in which they are used.It isn't packed with biochemical formulae, but at the same time has enough information on active ingredients to provide a starting point for understanding and further research (if desired). For those interested in biochemical properties of plants CRC Press publish a range of comprehensive but expensive guides.The author also provides a cultural context, describing how the plants are/were used by societies both past and present during religious rights. Folklore is also very well covered (my main interest with this book - as an aside there is little of culinary interest within text).The pictures of plants (and people) are superb. There are also some fascinating diagrams (world map showing indigenous hallucinogens), and a pictures showing illustrating the role of hallucinogens on aboriginal and western art.The writing style makes this work much more accessible and enjoyable to read than other texts. The text is supported by excellent illustrations. Plants of the Gods is in a class of it's own.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Beautiful, Simply Stunning
*by Z***V on February 25, 2018*

I am an anthropology major with a focus in ethnobotany. Believe it or not, I found this book through looking into Schultes, but when I saw that it was co-written by Hoffman, I knew I had to purchase it. I have never been happier to purchase a textbook in my life. This book helped kindle my love for ethnobotany and I recommend it to anyone interested in the powerful plants that enhance our world.

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