Narcotic Plants [William Emboden]

[Narcotic] [Psychedelic] [Plants]

Narcotic Plants

William Emboden

MacMillan, NY. 1979. First revised edition, first printing. A few tiny tears to the dust jacket rear, very clean otherwise, a bit of a miracle from 1979. Excellent.

From the publisher:

"Revised and enlarged edition of artist and ethnobotanist William Emboden’s 1972 survey of psychoactive plants. Emboden delineates the origins of recreational and medicinal narcotic use, provides historical context across various global regions, and includes sections on hallucinogens, stimulants, inebriants, and hypnotics. Each section covers the chemistry of each plant, their drug derivations, biochemical effects, societal applications, and botanical illustrations."

A comprehensive deep dive into the recreational and medical usage of psychoactive plants, lavishly illustrated. Quite a beautiful copy of this rarity. An excellent reference for psychonauts of all experience levels.