Description - Pharmako/Poeia by Dale Pendell
Anyone with an interest in the psychoactive and healing properties of plants and related substances will find Dale Pendell's Pharmako trilogy an entertaining yet profound overview of this emerging field. The series has rapidly assumed cult status as an unparalleled exposition of its subject, and this North Atlantic updated paperback edition will bring this underground classic to a wider readership than ever.
Immerse yourself in the fascinating universe of psychoactive plants with Volume 1 of Dale Pendell's celebrated Pharmako trilogy
The bestselling magical fusion of science, poetry, history, and philosophy
In this updated paperback edition of the first volume of Dale Pendell's renowned Pharmako trilogy, readers are welcomed on an absorbing journey through the history and applications of psychoactive plants and their synthetic equivalents. Including a new introduction from the author, the book brilliantly merges factual information, historical context, cultural observations, and spiritual insights, all in a voice that is both authoritative and whimsical.
Pendell offers in-depth examination of substances including-
Absinthe
Aqua Vitae
Beer
Calea zacatechichi
Heroin
Kava kava
Marijuana
Nitrous Oxide
Opium
Ska Pastora (diviner's sage)
Tobacco
Wine
And more
The examination covers their history, pharmacology, preparation methods, cultural and esoteric connections, and impacts on human consciousness. Pendell presents this study with the sensitivity of a poet, emphasizing not only the concrete facts but also the nuanced implications of each substance's interaction with the human psyche.
Enriched with quotations from celebrated writers, the book serves as a captivating literary concoction that blends science, art, and spirituality, transforming a complex subject into a mesmerizing narrative. The blend of poetic and erudite writing in Pendell's style engages the reader's imagination while being firmly anchored in rigorous research and factual data.
More than an instructive guide on psychoactive plants and synthetics, Pharmako/Poeia- Plant Powers, Poisons, and Herbcraft is a revealing exploration of the ties between human consciousness and nature's own chemical elixirs. It stands as an indispensable read for those with interest in ethnobotany, herbal medicine, or simply the intriguing interplay between humans and the plant kingdom.
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