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The Calabar Bean and its Alkaloids
From Magic, via Miracle, to Memory
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Calabar beans, known for their toxic properties, are the focus of intriguing investigations that delve into their historical uses, particularly in traditional medicine and as a means of trial by ordeal in some cultures. The book explores the beans' chemical composition, effects on the human body, and their role in folklore and rituals. Through a blend of science and anthropology, it uncovers the dual nature of these seeds as both a source of peril and a subject of fascination in various societies.
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The Calabar Bean and its Alkaloids, Brian Robinson
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- Released
- 2023
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- Title
- The Calabar Bean and its Alkaloids
- Subtitle
- From Magic, via Miracle, to Memory
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Brian Robinson
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 296
- ISBN13
- 9789402411904
- Category
- Chemistry, Plants and Cultivation
- Description
- Calabar beans, known for their toxic properties, are the focus of intriguing investigations that delve into their historical uses, particularly in traditional medicine and as a means of trial by ordeal in some cultures. The book explores the beans' chemical composition, effects on the human body, and their role in folklore and rituals. Through a blend of science and anthropology, it uncovers the dual nature of these seeds as both a source of peril and a subject of fascination in various societies.