Psychedelics Encyclopedia is a fascinating historical reference on psychedelics-from the LSD-25 of the 60s to the memory enhancers of today. It draws from scientific research, personal accounts, and popular literature to document the properties attributed to psychedelic substances, their preparation and use, and the shifting social attitudes towards them over the past half-century. This is a remarkable sourcebook for anyone interested in the psychological, biological, physiological, and cultural aspects of psychedelics. Information on the history, botany, pharmacology, physical effects, mental effects, forms, and sources for:

The LSD Family

Marijuana & Relatives

Peyote

Mescaline & San Pedro

Psychoactive Mushrooms

The MDA Cluster

Yage & Harmaline

Ibogaine

Short Acting Tryptamines (DMT, DET, DPT)

Other Psychoactive Substances