{"title":"Albert Hofmann","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to Albert Hofmann, a celebrated figure in the realm of science and nature. Albert Hofmann, a Swiss chemist, is best known for his discovery of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), a breakthrough that has had profound implications across various fields including psychology, psychiatry, and pharmacology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHofmann's work spans an intriguing intersection of science and spirituality, making his books a valuable addition to the \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSelf-Help \u0026amp; Personal Development\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Wellness\u003c\/em\u003e categories. In \u003cstrong\u003e\"Ergot Alkaloids\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, Hofmann explores the unique chemical compounds found in ergot, a fungus with a rich history of medicinal use. For those curious about the mind-expanding potentials of psychedelics, \u003cstrong\u003e\"LSD and the Divine Scientist\"\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a detailed account of his experiences and insights on the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Plants of the Gods\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, co-authored with other experts, delves into the fascinating world of ethnobotany, examining plants traditionally used in spiritual and healing practices. This collection reflects Hofmann's enduring legacy in scientific research and his open-minded approach to understanding the interconnectedness of the human mind, nature, and spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the works of Albert Hofmann to gain insight into the intriguing mechanisms of nature and the transformative potential of science.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"plants-of-the-gods-by-christian-ratsch-9780892819799","title":"Plants of the Gods","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorld-renowned anthropologist and ethnopharmacologist Christian Rätsch provides the latest scientific updates to this classic work on psychoactive flora by two eminent researchers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNumerous new and rare colour photographs complement the completely revised and updated text. The book explores the uses of hallucinogenic plants in shamanic rituals throughout the world. It is cross-referenced by plant, illness, preparation, season of collection, and chemical constituents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first edition sold 33,000 copies. Three scientific titans join forces to completely revise the classic text on the ritual uses of psychoactive plants. They provide a fascinating testimony of these \u003cem\u003eplants of the gods\u003c\/em\u003e, tracing their uses throughout the world and their significance in shaping culture and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the traditions of every culture, plants have been highly valued for their nourishing, healing, and transformative properties. The most powerful of those plants, which are known to transport the human mind into other dimensions of consciousness, have always been regarded as sacred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors detail the uses of hallucinogens in sacred shamanic rites while providing lucid explanations of the biochemistry of these plants and the cultural prayers, songs, and dances associated with them. The text is lavishly illustrated with 400 rare photographs of plants, people, ceremonies, and art related to the ritual use of the world's sacred psychoactive flora.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46516017823980,"sku":"9780892819799","price":70.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24094043482505.jpg?v=1748912780"},{"product_id":"ergot-alkaloids-by-albert-hofmann-9798987497708","title":"Ergot Alkaloids","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe masterpiece we have all been waiting for in this classic text from the 60s, Ergot Alkaloids\u003c\/em\u003e comes to life in the English translation of Albert Hofmann's historic encyclopedia of Ergot Alkaloids and their derivatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis title is a detailed account of chemical compounds and pharmacological investigation into the potential of magical plants. Starting with the botany and cultivation of the ergot mushroom, Hofmann takes us through the historical elaboration of the fungus. This includes the poisoning epidemic of ergot and its early medical uses, all the way to the use of psilocybin as a \"magical drug\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a detailed timeline, we explore the growth of pharmaceutical-chemical investigation from 1816 to 1961 with a total synthesis of ergotamine. This includes tables of chemical structures and the roles of lysergic acid, d-lysergic acid, and diethylamide in experimental psychiatry, gaining increasing importance in psychotherapy as a medical aid. Hofmann provides an observational account of these plants and their ceremonial and healing purposes still used by indigenous peoples, such as the \"Peyotl\" cactus, \"Teonanactl\" the sacred mushroom of the Aztecs, and \"Ololiuqui\" the seeds of bindweed plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith representations of over 30 chemical structures and pharmaceutical analysis, Hofmann introduces the next generation of scientific knowledge into the world of hallucinogenic plants and special subgroups of psychotropic drugs. He categorises these as phantastica, hallucinogens, psychotomimetic, psychedelica, psychodysleptics, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854503465196,"sku":"9798987497708","price":79.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/ee74e649f4d68ee1ddf643293b34ac75.jpg?v=1759269471"},{"product_id":"lsd-and-the-divine-scientist-by-albert-hofmann-9781620550090","title":"LSD and the Divine Scientist","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest known as the first person to synthesise, ingest, and discover the psychedelic effects of LSD, Albert Hofmann was more than just a chemist. A pioneer in the field of visionary plant research, he was one of the first people to suggest the use of entheogens for psychological healing and spiritual growth. His insights into the consciousness-expanding effects of psychedelics, as well as human nature, the psyche, and the nature of reality, earned him a reputation as a mystical scientist and visionary philosopher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLSD and the Divine Scientist\u003c\/em\u003e—Hofmann's last work before his death in 2008 at the age of 102—offers the acclaimed scientist's personal experiences and thoughts on chemistry, the natural sciences, mind-altering drugs, the soul, and the search for happiness and meaning in life. Hofmann explains different methods of pharmaceutical research based on traditional plant medicine and discusses psilocybin, the active compound in psychedelic mushrooms that he discovered. He examines the psychological role of psychoactives, their therapeutic potential, and their use in easing the life-to-death transition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book shares a different side of the father of LSD, one known only to his friends and close colleagues. It includes the poetry of this mystical prophet of psychedelic science and explains Hofmann's different methods of pharmaceutical research based on traditional plant medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46868723368172,"sku":"9781620550090","price":26.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27177343482764.jpg?v=1759766910"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/albert-hofmann.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}