Hallucinogenic Plants was a part of a series of books and field guides published in the seventies under the name Golden Guides. Hallucinogenic plants were written by Richard Evans Schultes – a founder of modern ethnobotany. The book is a good intro to psychedelics that has been much further explored since it was published, but I have chosen to post it here because of its usability, rich illustrations (by Elmer W. Smith) and the fact that Richard Evans Schultes wrote it.
Experiences that depart from reality
From his introduction:
No matter whether we believe that man’s intake of hallucinogens in primitive or sophisticated societies constitutes use, misuse, or abuse, hallucinogenic plants have undeniably played an extensive role in human culture and probably shall continue to do so. It follows that a clear understanding of these physically and socially potent agents should be a part of man’s general education. In his search for food, early man tried all kinds of plants. Some nourished him, some, he found, cured his ills, and some killed him. A few, to his surprise, had strange effects on his mind and body, seeming to carry him into other worlds. We call these plants hallucinogens, because they distort the senses and usual ly produce hallucinations – experiences that depart from reality. Although most hallucinations are visual, they may also involve the senses of hearing, touch, smell, or taste-and occasionally several senses simultaneously are involved. The actual causes of such hallucinations are chemical substances in the plants. These substances are true narcotics. Contrary to popu lar opinion, not all narcotics are dangerous and addictive. Strictly and etymologically speaking, a narcotic is any substance that has a depressive effect, whether slight or great, on the central nervous system.
Download it here:
Hallucinogenic Plants – A Golden Guide
Richard Evans Schultes created a Psychopharmacology Documentary. Watch it here:
Remember, we have an entire section with books on hallucinogenic plants here: https://www.holybooks.com/category/poisonpath/
I’m a bit late as far as comments go but thanks to the person who shared this. I’m in a prime area for many things that are mentioned in this book. Could be of great use.
Hello :)
First, thank you very much for sharing this rare book.
Would you mind to upload a second version without the disclaimer “Downloaded from https://www.holybooks.com: https://www.holybooks.com/hallucinogenic-plants-golden-guide/“?
At some spots this text is on top of the books text which makes it hard to read. I haven’t seen these disclaimers in other ebooks here yet.
I would be very grateful if you could do this. You can also contact me via email and I can pay for it, if you won’t do it for free.
However it is really really kind of you sharing this book in the first place. Thank you again for that. :)
Beautiful illustrations
Thank you
Hi Lisa, yes I agree :-)
Thank-you very much Web-meister. I am still learning Botany regarding Healing Plants and have much more to go! I have yet to read Culpepper’s book.
Best regards,
Nolan Hara
Hi Nolan, you are welcome. Did you see that we have an entire category: ‘Poison Path – https://www.holybooks.com/category/poisonpath/
Worked for me.
Thanks for sharing, it is much appreciated and this knowledge should be shared more freely
You are welcome here, Dan.