Pharmacotheon: Entheogenic Drugs, Their Plant Sources and History

by Jonathan Ott

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Jonathan Ott's Magnum opus is still to this day one of the most influential books on psychedelic drugs written.
It has issues. Some parts are somewhat dated. But it is, and will continue to be, an essential read in this field.
Highly recommended.

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Original publication date: 1993

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Genres: Anthropology, Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 615.78 — Applied Science & Technology Medicine & health Pharmacology and therapeutics Medicines grouped by effects Drugs acting on nervous system
LCC: RM315 .O88 — Medicine Therapeutics. Pharmacology Therapeutics. Pharmacology Drugs and their actions

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