{"title":"Richard Evans Schultes","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by Richard Evans Schultes, a remarkable figure in the field of ethnobotany. Discover an inspiring range of titles that delve into the intricate relationship between plants and human cultures. Schultes, often hailed as the father of modern ethnobotany, dedicated his life to studying the use of plants in traditional societies, particularly in the Amazon basin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout works in this collection is \u003cem\u003ePlants of the Gods\u003c\/em\u003e, where Schultes explores the fascinating world of psychoactive plants and their spiritual significance across various cultures. These books not only provide an enlightening perspective on the natural world but also offer insights into the healing practices and sacred rituals of indigenous peoples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're intrigued by the health benefits of botanicals, drawn to the mystical uses of plants, or simply passionate about nature, Schultes’ works are an essential addition to your reading list. Dive into this collection to better understand how ancient wisdom can inform modern practices in health and wellness.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"plants-of-the-gods-by-christian-ratsch-9780892819799","title":"Plants of the Gods","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorld-renowned anthropologist and ethnopharmacologist Christian Rätsch provides the latest scientific updates to this classic work on psychoactive flora by two eminent researchers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNumerous new and rare colour photographs complement the completely revised and updated text. The book explores the uses of hallucinogenic plants in shamanic rituals throughout the world. It is cross-referenced by plant, illness, preparation, season of collection, and chemical constituents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first edition sold 33,000 copies. Three scientific titans join forces to completely revise the classic text on the ritual uses of psychoactive plants. They provide a fascinating testimony of these \u003cem\u003eplants of the gods\u003c\/em\u003e, tracing their uses throughout the world and their significance in shaping culture and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the traditions of every culture, plants have been highly valued for their nourishing, healing, and transformative properties. The most powerful of those plants, which are known to transport the human mind into other dimensions of consciousness, have always been regarded as sacred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors detail the uses of hallucinogens in sacred shamanic rites while providing lucid explanations of the biochemistry of these plants and the cultural prayers, songs, and dances associated with them. The text is lavishly illustrated with 400 rare photographs of plants, people, ceremonies, and art related to the ritual use of the world's sacred psychoactive flora.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46516017823980,"sku":"9780892819799","price":70.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24094043482505.jpg?v=1748912780"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/richard-evans-schultes.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}