Pharmako/Gnosis - Plant Teachers and the Poison Path (Pendell Dale)(Paperback)

Delving deep into the world of psychoactive plants, including ayahuasca, Pharmako/Gnosis serves as a comprehensive and standalone guide. Celebrated by readers as a modern classic, this is a must-have for anyone interested in the science, history, and lore of psychoactive substances.In this third and final volume of the Pharmako trilogy, Dale Pendell embarks on a captivating journey through the botanical and cultural landscapes of a diverse array of mind-altering "teachers." From plant-based psychedelic substances to their synthetic derivatives, Pendell illuminates each with an erudition and playful wit uniquely his own.He delves into the worlds of traditional use and modern interpretations of substances such as: Amanita muscariaAyahuasca (Banisteriopsis caapi)Blowfish/Puffer Fish (Tetradontidae)Bufo alvariusIboga (Tabernanthe iboga)Jurema (Mimosa hostilis)KetamineKratom (Mitragynia speciosa)Mescal Bean (Sophora secundiflora)Morning Glory (Ipomoea, Rivea spp.)Peyote Psilocybe (Teonanacatl)San Pedro Cactus Tropane alkaloidsPeganum harmalaPharmako/Gnosis offers more than a mere historical or pharmacological background of these substances. Pendell delves into the nuances of each substance''s effect on consciousness with a poetic finesse, bringing to life our profound and intricate relationship with these potent compounds. He approaches the topic with genuine curiosity, acknowledging the transformative power these substances wield over individuals, societies, and cultures. The
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