Comprehensive Guide to Hallucinogenic Plants - Book review

Authors

  • Merinah Gadjah Mada University
  • Yani Sahendra Department of Guidance and Counseling, Yogyakarta State University
  • Novia Ariska Pratiwi Graduate Program of Chemistry, Gadjah Mada University
  • Diah Ayu Saputri Graduate Program of Chemistry, Gadjah Mada University

Abstract

A review of Noureddine Chaachouay, Abdelhamid Azeroual, and Lahcen Zidane. 2025. Comprehensive Guide to Hallucilogenic Plants. CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group. Boca Raton, Florida, USA and Abingdon, Oxfordshire, UK. pp 455. GBP £180.00 (Hardback), ISBN 9781032591803 (hardback), ISBN 9781032607320 (paperback), ISBN 9781003460336 (ebook).

The book Comprehensive Guide to Hallucinogenic Plants, edited by Noureddine Chaachouay, Abdelhamid Azeroual, and Lahcen Zidane, offers an in-depth exploration of hallucinogenic plants. This book explores more than 50 species of hallucinogenic plants, focusing on their historical, cultural, and medicinal significance. It examines their traditional uses in ancient societies, their roles in indigenous healing practices, and the psychoactive compounds they contain. Beyond ethnobotanical perspectives, the book delves into the ritualistic and medicinal applications of these plants, covering their taxonomy, pharmacology, and potential therapeutic benefits. It also addresses conservation challenges and sustainable utilization. By integrating traditional knowledge with modern scientific research, this work provides a comprehensive analysis of the pharmacological and ethnobotanical significance of hallucinogenic plants. 

The book is structured into multiple comprehensive chapters, each exploring a distinct aspect of hallucinogenic plants. 

Author Biographies

Yani Sahendra, Department of Guidance and Counseling, Yogyakarta State University

Master's Student in Guidance and Counseling, Yogyakarta State University

Novia Ariska Pratiwi, Graduate Program of Chemistry, Gadjah Mada University

Master's Student in Chemistry, Gadjah Mada University

Diah Ayu Saputri, Graduate Program of Chemistry, Gadjah Mada University

Master's Student in Chemistry, Universitas Gadjah Mada

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Published

2025-02-19

How to Cite

Merinah, Sahendra, Y., Pratiwi, N. A., & Saputri, D. A. (2025). Comprehensive Guide to Hallucinogenic Plants - Book review. Ethnobotany Research and Applications, 30, 1–4. Retrieved from https://ethnobotanyjournal.org/index.php/era/article/view/6789

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Vol. 30 (2025)

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Book Reviews

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