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Peyote : the divine cactus / Edward F. Anderson.
Medicine of God, Peyote: for some people, to use it is to hear colors and see sounds. For many Native Americans, it brings 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? Within this volume are answers to these and dozens of other questions surrounding the controversial and remarkable cactus. Greatly expanded and brought up-to-date from the 1980 edition, these pages describe peyote ceremonies and the users' experiences, and also cover the many scientific and legal aspects of using the plant.
Record details
- ISBN: 0816516537
- ISBN: 9780816516537
- ISBN: 0816516545
- ISBN: 9780816516544
- Physical Description: xvii, 272 pages : illustrations, map ; 25 cm.
- Edition: Second edition.
- Publisher: Tucson : University of Arizona Press, 1996.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Includes legislation.
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-262) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Peyote in Mexico -- Peyote in the United States -- Peyote ceremonies -- The peyote user's experience -- Medicinal use of peyote -- Pharmacology of peyote -- Chemistry of peyote -- Botany of peyote -- Legal aspects of peyote.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lummi Library | E 98 .R3 P49 A53 1996 | 250349 | Stacks | Reshelving | - |
Summary:
Medicine of God, Peyote: for some people, to use it is to hear colors and see sounds. For many Native Americans, it brings 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? Within this volume are answers to these and dozens of other questions surrounding the controversial and remarkable cactus. Greatly expanded and brought up-to-date from the 1980 edition, these pages describe peyote ceremonies and the users' experiences, and also cover the many scientific and legal aspects of using the plant.