Dry
Whiskey, Divine Herb, Devil's Root, Medicine of God: Peyote is known by
many names. For some, to partake of peyote is to hear colors and see sounds.
But for many Native Americans, the use of peyote brings with it an ability
to reach out of their physical lives, to communicate with the spirits,
and to "become complete."
What is it in peyote that causes such unusual effects? Can modern medical science learn anything from Native Americans' use of peyote in curing a wide variety of ailments? What is the Native American Church, and how do its members use peyote? Does anyone have the legal right to use drugs or controlled substances in religious ceremonies?
Peyote: The Divine Cactus contains the answers to these and dozens of other questions surrounding the controversial and remarkable plant. Greatly expanded and brought up to date from the 1980 edition, this work describes peyote ceremonies and the users' experiences, and also covers the many scientific and legal aspects of using the plant. Peyote: The Divine Cactus is the most informative book ever written about this psychoactive substance, and is a worthwhile addition to any psychonaut's library.
