{"product_id":"drugs-of-the-dreaming-oneirogens-salvia-divinorum-and-other-dream-enhancing-plants-paperback","title":"Drugs of the Dreaming: Oneirogens: Salvia Divinorum and Other Dream-Enhancing Plants - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGianluca Toro\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBenjamin Thomas\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJonathan Ott\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first comprehensive guide to oneirogens--naturally occurring substances that induce and enhance dreaming \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Includes extensive monographs on dream-enhancing substances derived from plant, animal, and human sources \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Presents the results of scientific experiments on the effects of using oneirogens \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Shows how studies in this area of ethnobotany can yield a scientific understanding of the mysterious mechanism of dreams \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOneirogens are plant and animal substances that have long been used to facilitate powerful and productive dreaming. From the beginning of civilization, dreams have guided the inner and outer life of human beings both in relation to each other and to the divine. For centuries shamans have employed oneirogens in finding meaning and healing in their dreams. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eDrugs of the Dreaming\u003c\/i\u003e details the properties and actions of these dream allies, establishing ethnobotanical profiles for 35 oneirogens, including those extracted from organic sources--such as \u003ci\u003eCalea zacatechichi\u003c\/i\u003e (dream herb or \"leaf of the god\"), \u003ci\u003eSalvia divinorum\u003c\/i\u003e, and a variety of plants from North and South America and the Pacific used in shamanic practices--as well as synthetically derived oneirogens. They explain the historical use of each oneirogen, its method of action, and what light it sheds on the scientific mechanism of dreaming. They conclude that oneirogens enhance the comprehensibility and facility of the dream\/dreamer relationship and hold a powerful key for discerning the psychological needs and destinies of dreamers in the modern world.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVISIONARY PLANTS \/ DREAMS \"Gianluca Toro and Benjamin Thomas have made an invaluable contribution to the literature on psychoactive substances with their rigorously researched and fascinating survey of the planet's oneirogens. This book marks a giant step forward in an exciting new front of humanity's exploration of heightened states of consciousness. No one with a serious interest in the rich lore of psychotropic substances should be without this book.\" --J. P. Harpignies, editor of Visionary Plant Consciousness Oneirogens are plant and animal substances that have long been used to facilitate powerful and productive dreaming. From the beginning of civilization, dreams have guided the inner and outer life of human beings both in relation to each other and to the divine. For centuries shamans have employed oneirogens in finding meaning and healing in their dreams. Drugs of the Dreaming details the properties and actions of these dream allies, establishing ethnobotanical profiles for thirty-five oneirogens, including those extracted from organic sources--such as Calea zacatechichi (dream herb or \"leaf of the god\"), Salvia divinorum, and a variety of plants used in shamanic practices--as well as synthetically derived oneirogens. They explain the historical use of each oneirogen, its method of action, and what light it sheds on the scientific mechanism of dreaming. They conclude that oneirogens enhance the comprehensibility and facility of the dream\/dreamer relationship and hold a powerful key for discerning the psychological needs and destinies of dreamers today. GIANLUCA TORO, an environmental chemist, is the author in Italian of Animali Psicoattivi [Psychoactive Animals] and numerous articles about naturally occurring and synthetic dream-enhancing agents. He lives in Italy. Benjamin Thomas is an independent researcher specializing in the effects of drugs and plant extracts on humans, particularly in Papua New Guinea. He lives in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGianluca Toro, an environmental chemist, is the author in Italian of \u003ci\u003eAnimali Psicoattivi \u003c\/i\u003e(Psychoactive Animals) and numerous articles about naturally occurring and synthetic dream-enhancing agents. He lives in Italy. Benjamin Thomas is an independent researcher specializing in the effects of drugs and plant extracts on humans, particularly in Papua New Guinea. He has published many articles covering a wide range of subjects and lives in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.42 x 8.9 x 6.08 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 21, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47399106248882,"sku":"9781594771743","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/a77688e48538495769daf0b04bd14a01.webp?v=1778064503","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/drugs-of-the-dreaming-oneirogens-salvia-divinorum-and-other-dream-enhancing-plants-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}