Psychoactive Plants and Fungi
A cultural guide to 42 plants and fungi that shift the mind
$44.99
- Hardcover
228 pages
- Release Date
3 March 2026
Summary
What connects Siberian shamans, Amazonian healers, medieval monks and Silicon Valley biohackers? Why have humans across every culture sought out plants that alter perception, mood and consciousness? And how did humble species like the betel leaf or kanna come to shape entire rituals, economies and belief systems?
Psychoactive Plants & Fungi is a vivid, accessible introduction to 42 remarkable botanicals that have captivated, healed and transformed people throughout histor…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781760764876 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1760764876 |
| Author: | Liam Engel |
| Publisher: | Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd |
| Imprint: | Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 228 |
| Release Date: | 3 March 2026 |
| Weight: | 712g |
| Dimensions: | 31mm x 255mm x 196mm |
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This handsomely illustrated and scientifically informed work on psychoactive plants and fungi is a testament to how mainstream interest in these botanicals has become… While we are increasingly familiar with the therapeutic and recreational uses of magic mushrooms, peyote cactus and ayahuasca, this book introduces a fascinating selection of the many other psychoactive plants that have played a role in shaping cultures and consciousness around the world. * The Sydney Morning Herald *
About The Author
Liam Engel
Dr Liam Engel is an ethnobotanist, natural products chemist and science communicator specialising in psychoactive plants. Based in Sydney, Liam’s work spans chemistry, pharmacology, botany and social science, and is underpinned by advocacy for drug law reform. Liam conducts research at the National Institute of Complementary Medicine (NICM) Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, and is co-founder of The Mescaline Garden educational nursery.
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