Mind-Altering and Poisonous Plants of the World

by Michael Wink and Ben-Erik van Wyk

Written by respected professors of botany and pharmaceutical biology, this is the definitive account of plants and mushrooms used for poison darts, traditional medicine, ceremonial and spiritual purposes, and recreational drugs. Hazardous plants are commonly used as garden ornamentals, potted plants, or florist flowers, yet many people are unaware of the dangers posed by the toxins derived from them. In addition to exploring plants that are ingested,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0881929522
• ISBN13: 9780881929522
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 2.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.9" x 9.7"