Publisher's Synopsis
The two parts of the title reflect the twin poles of the author's explorations of pharmacology and poetics. Modifying the pioneering works of Louis Lewin, Pendell classifies psychoactive plants into 5 types, and presents detailed discussions of each. While sound discussion of the pharmacology, preparation, application, and effects of the plants are the foundation of his work, Pendell also discusses alchemical foundations of herbcraft; describes the character of 'plant people'; explains how to tell whether one is lucky or unlucky; and more.
