Encyclopedia of Psychedelics.pdf

"A sane, reasoned reference bonk fa a cnntmrersial area." — Publishers Weekly

Foreword by Andrew Weil M.D. Introduction by Dan Joy

"Peter Stafford's encyclopedic guide to psychedelic: is a gas to read. It

is scholarly, hip. scientific, witty, well-written, hopeful, and a treasure

chest of weird and wonderful information."

— Robert Anton Wilson, author of The IHumlnntm

Psycbeeti'/ics Encyclopedia 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 toward them over the past

half-ten tury. This is a remarkable sourcebook for anyone interested

in the psychological, biological, physiological and cultural aspects

or' psychedelic drugs. A fascinating historical reference on

psychedelia, from the LSD-25 of the sixties, in ihe memory and

cognitive enhancers of today. Includes over 200 illustrations,

THE LSD FAMILY - MARIJTANA & RELATIVES - PEYOTE •

Mi;scALi.\E & SAN PEDRO • PSYMIOACTIVF MCSIIROO . MS •

Till; MDA CLUSTER- Y-U.i:^ 1IAUMAI.1NT • IBOGAINF •

SHORT-ACTINt; 1'RYF I AMINiiS (DMT. DET, DPT) •

NOOTROPICS • OTHER PSYUIOACnVL SI KSTANCES

HISTORY • IKVIANY • PHARMACOLOGY • PHYSICAL EFRKT.S •

MENTAL 1-1 TFCTS • FORMS • SOURCFS • PIRI'IT TESTS •

ItlCXiRAPHIES • UPDATES • HWLlOGKAl'lllL-S

a by Peter Stafford offers the most

thorough history to date of the modern-day use of psychedelic drugs.

LSD, mescaline, psllocybin, cannabis, and a host of lesser-known and

exotic psychotropic agents are discussed in this entertaining survey."

— New Age Journal

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"A wealth of information about one of the most controversial issues of

modem times. It is written with clarity that will be appreciated by the

general public, and so rich in content that even professionals in the field will

find it a valuable source of data."

- Dr. Stanislav Grof, author of LSD Psychotherapy

"I strongly recommend this book to everyone with an interest in the human

mind and its potential, as well as. .. culture, politics and the arts."

- Robert Masters, author of The Varieties of Psychedelic Experience

"The book has very pretty pictures of plants in it and contains some

fascinating ethnographic and anthropological data."

- Los Angeles Touch

"If you were alive in the 60's, you may be wondering why you are now .. .

Within the pages of this outrageously researched book, you may find some

of the answers."

- William Burroughs, Jr., author of Speed

"I think it will become a landmark in the field." -

John Beresford, psychedelic pioneer

" Stafford has performed an immense service to the adept and novice

alike . . . No other single volume packs as much drug information."

- The Advocate

"If you were ever interested in the history of psychedelic drugs, this is

your real chance to become an overnight scholar in this selected field."

- SSC Booknews

"Very well organized and fascinating to read all the way through.'

- Paul Williams, author of Das Energy

"Stafford writes with authority and charm, an unbeatable blend."

- Chester Anderson, author of The Butterfly Kid

"Psychedelics Encyclopedia by Peter Stafford offers the most thorough

history to date of the modern-day use of psychedelic drugs. LSD,

mescaline, psilocybin, cannabis, and a host of lesser-known and exotic

psychotropic agents are discussed in this entertaining survey,"

- New Age journal

"One of the most instructive, comprehensive surveys . . . a sane, reasoned

reference work in a controversial area where politics and criminal

penalties have kept research and public knowledge at a minimum."

PSYCHEDELICS

ENCYCLOPEDIA

Third Expanded Edition

by Peter Stafford

Technical editor Jeremy Bigwood

Ronin Publishing, Inc. Box 1035 Berkeley CA 94701

Psychedelics Encyclopedia, Third Expanded Edition

ISBN 0-914171-51-8

Published by Ronin Publishing, Inc.

Box 1035, Berkeley, CA 94701

ted in any form by any means, electronic, or mechanical, including

photocopying and recording, or by any information storage or retrieval

system, except as may be expressly permitted by the 1976 Copyright Act

or in writing by the publisher.

Editors: Sebastian Orfali, Dan Joy, Jeremy Bigwood, Karl Stull,

Nona Sanford, Bruce Eisner, Aiden Kelley, Ginger Ashworth

Illustration consultants: Bob Barker, Michael Horowits, Michael Aldrich

Molecular diagrams: Alexander Shulgin, Marlyn Amann Design and

layout: Sebastian Orfali, Flack Studios, Michael Bass Cover design:

Norman Mayell, Generic Typography

This book is derived from experiences and observations of

many dear friends. Extra special thanks to:

Barry Crombe, Robert Mashkin, Kim and Christopher Workdelay,

Christopher Beaumont, R.U. Sirius, Deborah Robinson, Jeremy Tarcher,

Ed Rosenthal, Michael Stafford, Tom and Linda Lyttle,

Joseph Anthony Helvink, Chuck Sylva, Bethezda Cervantes,

Patric Michael Slattery, Dr. Demento, VDT,

Bonnie Golightly, Richard Evans Schultes, Kat McKenna.

Michael Horowitz, Timothy Leary, the Santa Cruz Express,

Michael Starks, Chester Anderson, Illis Casteel, R. Gorden Wasson,

Stanislav Grof, Albert Hofmann, Sigrid Radulovic, Paul Williams,

David Luttrell, Michael Aldrich, John Beresford, Humphry Osmond,

Robert Connell Clarke, Sam Selgnij, Jonathan Ott, Sebastian Orfali,

Derek Gallagher, Oscar Janiger, John Patterson, Wayne and Margaret,

Robert Forte, Michael Shields, Roland Greenes, Dennis Williams,

Wrecks Rovang, Rojelio Alcorcha, Will Penna.

Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data

Stafford, Peter Psychedelics Encyclopedia.

Bibliography: p. 407. Includes index.

1. Hallucinogenic drugs. 2. Drugs-Physiological effect, 3. Drug abuse-

United States-History. 4. Drugs-Psychological aspects, I. Title

HV5822.H25S74 1982 362.2'93 82-10482

Manufactured in the United States of America

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To Sasha, for

future reference

Peter Stafford with his son Sasha

at age 9 months

p eier Stafford with his son Sasha at age 15 years

Acknowledgements

The author has made every effort to trace the ownership of all

arising as to the use of a selection, he offers his apologies for any errors or

omissions that may inadvertently have occurred, and will be pleased to

make the necessary corrections in future editions of this book.

Acknowledgment and thanks are due the following authors, agents,

photographers, illustrators, and publishers for permission to use their materials:

Crawdaddy! Lou Watts Psychedelic Reincw

Harlan Reiders Claudio Naranjo journal of Psychedelic Drugs

Jack Call I'harmChem Berkeley Bonaparte

NORML Carmen Helisten Allen Ginsberg

R. Cobb David Hoye Steve Gladstone

B. Madden Arthur Brack Humphry Osmond

Frank Siteman Jonathan Oil Mel Frank And/Or

Press Ed Rosenthal Michael Horowitz Paul

Stamets Ronin Publishing journal of Psychoactw

His Highness, Art Kleps, Chief Boo Hoo, The Neo-American Church

"Pot Could Save His Sight" reprinted with permission from The National Observer,

Native Americans and the Print Mint Church of the Tree of Life The Healing

Journey: New Approaches to Consciousness, E 1973 Claudio Naranjo,

Reprinted by permission of Pantheon Books, a Division of Random House,

Inc. and of Hutchinson Publishing Group Limited, the British publishers

Publishers, Inc., New York- Reprinted by permission of

Praeger Publishers, Inc., a Division of Holt, Rinehart and Winston

McGraw-Hill Book Co. Vera Rubin and

Lambros Comitas, Canja in Jamaica,

Hallucinogenic and Poisonous Mushroom Field Guide Richard Evans Schultes,

Professor of Natural Sciences; Director Botanical Museum,

Harvard University, Oxford St., Cambridge, Mass. 02138 R.E-L-

Masters and Jean Houston, The Varieties of Psychedelic Experience.

By permission of Holt, Rinehart and Winston

Richard Heffern, Secrets of the Mind-Altering Plants of Mexico, Pyramid Books

Marlene Dobkin de Rios, Visionary Vine

Ginsberg and Burroughs, the YAGE letters, City Lights Books

Grieve, A Modern Herbal

D. Wallechinski, S. Salyer & M. Shedlin, Laughing Gas

Portions of the material prepared by Dan Joy for this book were adapted from

articles by him originally appearing in High Times Magazine.

CONTENTS

FOREWORD III-10

by Dr. Andrew Weil

Introduction to the First Edition III - 13

by Dr. John Beresford

Psychedelic Renaissance III - 21

by Dan Joy

Psychedelic Renaissance, III-21. Profiles, III - 26 . Pharmacology,

III - 39. Themes and Trends, III - 44. Notes on Ketamine, III - 54.

Organizations and Publications, III - 56.

MDMA Update III-61

by Peter Stafford

MDMA's Historic Advance, III- 6 1. Chemistry, III - 65.

Physical Effects, III - 67. Mental Effects, III - 71. Forms,

Sources and Preparation, III - 85.

Psychedelic Obituaries III - 87

Index to new material in the Third Edition, III - 88

PREVIEW 1

Cultural Context, page 1. Origin of the World Psychedelic, 4. Other

Terms Proposed, 7. Varieties of "Psychedelics," 9. What are the

Common Effects?, 11. What are the Benefits to Humanity?, 17.

Countercultural Influences, 19. Questions about Purity and Other

Complications, 21. Use and Misuse, 25. Dealing with Difficulties,

26. Drawbacks of Psychedelic Usage, 30. Future Directions, 31.

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