The Power of the Poppy: Harnessing Nature's Most Dangerous Plant Ally
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| Rating | : | 4.60 (957 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1594773998 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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Most importantly, the author offers hope and heart to those struggling with addiction.” (Julie Holland, editor of Ecstasy: The Complete Guide and The Pot Book: A Complete Guide to Cannabis)“The Power of the Poppy offers a frank and precise analysis of the mystical, chemical, and social aspects of a plant that has fascinated humans for millennia. Written in a beguiling, conversational tone that kept this reader reading late into the nightAn open-eyed, unbiased and realistic examination of the history of the poppy and its products, this book will appear to a broad range of readers. Readers will gain the data they need to make informed decisions.” (Elizabeth Barrette, author of Composing Magic)“An eminently readable book, this examinat
Kenaz Filan is the author of The Haitian Vodou Handbook, Vodou Love Magic, and Vodou Money Magic and the coauthor of Drawing Down the Spirits. A frequent contributor to PanGaia, Planet Magazine, and Widdershins, Filan is the former managing editor of newWitch magazine and lives in Short Hills, New Jersey.
The Very Best Book on the Subject! This is an extraordinarily well-researched and extremely well-written book. I found it utterly fascinating and was hardly able to put the book down. Not only is this the most comprehensively researched book on the subject, it is also the only book (that I'm aware of) that views the opium poppy as a shamanic plant ally. The book is simply bursting with hard-to-find information, li. Jan said Good info, lots of history. Would have enjoyed more from the book if it had FAR more regarding the plant's structure (botanical observations) & less on it's use in manufactured pharmaceuticals. It's packed with interesting history, albeit not much in the 'layman's' way of " harnessing" any useful "power of the poppy" without a chemist or physician. A great book on the history of the poppy's influence on war. "Great book. Well written" according to Aron R.. If I could make it Great book. Well written Aron R. If I could make it 4.8 I would. Great book. Well written. Informative and witty.. .8 I would. Great book. Well written. Informative and witty.
Profiling 11 famous users including Thomas de Quincey, William S. A comprehensive look at the inspiring, healing, and addictive powers of the Opium Poppy and its derivatives throughout history • Covers the history, risks, and benefits of opium, morphine, oxycodone, methadone, and fentanyl • Provides techniques of cultivation, extraction, and safe consumption as well as methods for overcoming addiction and staying “clean” • Profiles 11 famous users, including Thomas de Quincey, William S. From 6,000-year-old poppy seeds found in archaeological digs in Europe to the black tar heroin factories of South America and the modern “War on Drugs,” Kenaz Filan explores the history of this enduring plant and its many derivatives--including opium, morphine, oxycodone, methadone, and fentanyl--as well as its symbiotic relationship with humans as medicine, food, intoxicant, and visionary tool. Burroughs, Lou Reed, and DJ Screw, Filan examines how opium and other poppy derivatives inspired them as well as the high price it exacted for its inspiration. Covering techniques of cultivation, extraction, and safe consumption along with methods for overcoming addiction and staying “clean,” this book offers a sensible approach to the poppy that recognizes the plan