HEAVENLY HIGHS: DMT, Ayahuasca, Kava Kava, Yage & Other Plants of the Gods

HEAVENLY HIGHS: DMT, Ayahuasca, Kava-Kava, Yage & Other Plants of the Gods

By Peter Stafford

A study of amazing entheogenic plants used by shamen and others - the botany, history and chemistry of these plants and the folklore behind each one - where they grow and how they are prepared and used in spiritual and healing rituals and ceremonies - and to raise consciousness and awareness levels. From Ayahuasca and Kava-Kava to Psychedelic Snuffs, Yohimbe and Yage this classic book details shamanic psychoactive substances and their effects on humans, culture and history - Includes some b&w illustrations and photos.

Contents:

Psychedelic Snuffs
DMT
DMT Consumption and Safety
Mental Effects of DMT
Tryptamines
Ayahuasca
Ayahuasca Use & Effects
Yage Visions
Purgative Vine
The Great Medicine
Brew Preparation
Ayahuasca Botany
Ayahuasca Chemistry
Ibogaine
Ibogaine Preparation
Salvia Divinorum
Kava-Kava
Yohimbe
Nutmeg
Intoxication Instinct

Ronin Publishing - 2005 Edition - 182 Page Paperback - PRICE: $12.00

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POISON: An Illustrated History - by Joel Levy

POISON: An Illustrated History - by Joel Levy

What is there that is not a poison ? --- Paracelsus

Discover the secret history of poisons from Cleopatra and Mary Ann Cotton, to arsenic belladonna, cocaine, thallium and Zyklon B. This lavishly illustrated book will take you on a fascinating journey through the mysterious world of potions, herbs and psychoactive preparations - substances both alluring and terrifying, captured here in all their complexity, outlining the many roles they have played throughout time, history, culture, science, religion, medicine and murder !

Chapter Titles:

Introduction
Poison in Science
Poison in Nature
Poison in History
Poison as Executioner
Poison as Assassin
Poison in Murder
Poison in Suicide
Poison as Savior

Lyons Press Books - 2011 Edition - 224 Page Paperback - Many illustrations in b&w and color - History/Science/Botany/Poison/Study - PRICE: $12.00

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