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Focusing on the historical and scientific significance of ergot alkaloids, this work offers an in-depth exploration of the botany, cultivation, and pharmacological potential of the ergot mushroom and other magical plants. Albert Hofmann chronicles the evolution of their use, from early medical applications to modern psychotherapy, detailing the synthesis of key compounds like ergotamine. The book also highlights indigenous practices surrounding psychotropic plants and introduces various classifications of hallucinogens, enriching the understanding of their ceremonial and therapeutic roles.
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Ergot Alkaloids, Albert Hofmann
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- Released
- 2023
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- Title
- Ergot Alkaloids
- Subtitle
- Their History, Chemistry, and Therapeutic Uses
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Albert Hofmann
- Publisher
- Transform Press,U.S.
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9798987497708
- Category
- Motivation and Self-help, Chemistry
- Description
- Focusing on the historical and scientific significance of ergot alkaloids, this work offers an in-depth exploration of the botany, cultivation, and pharmacological potential of the ergot mushroom and other magical plants. Albert Hofmann chronicles the evolution of their use, from early medical applications to modern psychotherapy, detailing the synthesis of key compounds like ergotamine. The book also highlights indigenous practices surrounding psychotropic plants and introduces various classifications of hallucinogens, enriching the understanding of their ceremonial and therapeutic roles.