Description
Mind-altering & Poisonous Plants of the World provides a comprehensive bird’s eye view of the most famous and well-known poisonous and
psychoactive plants globally. Since ancient times, these plants have been used for hunting, murder, magic, traditional medicine, recreational drugs, and ceremonial purposes. Many hazardous plants are now commonly used as garden ornamentals, pot plants or florist flowers, with people often unaware of their inherent dangers.
This compact, colourful and scientifically accurate reference covers more than 1,200 of the most important plants people are likely to encounter. Over 200 of the most significant poisonous and mind-altering plants receive in-depth treatment through detailed monographs covering diagnostic characters, origin and distribution, active ingredients, toxicity, symptoms of intoxication and possible modes of action.
Special focus is given to psychoactive plants with stimulant, sedative, hypnotic, narcotic or hallucinogenic properties, including coca, opium, cannabis and scopolamine. The guide also covers plants causing skin and mucous membrane irritation and inflammation. Each monograph provides first aid treatment information, whilst more than 400 superb colour photographs facilitate plant identification.
