Written by professors of botany and pharmaceutical biology, this is the definitive account of plants and mushrooms used for poison darts, traditional medicine, ceremonial and spiritual purposes, and recreational drugs. Many people are unaware of the dangers posed by the toxins derived from them. The authors also treat plants that cause irritation and inflammation of the skin and mucous membranes. A special focus is given to psychoactive plants, which can have stimulant, sedative, hypnotic, narcotic, or hallucinogenic properties. This includes, coca, opium, cannabis, and scopolamine. Mind Altering Poisonous Plants of the World is a must for gardeners, farmers, veterinarians, botanists, pharmacists, chemists, doctors and poison control centers. 546 color photos, 464 pages. Hardbound, w/heavy color cover ………(#95340)……$49.95