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Pharmakodynamis is an analytical guide to the physiological effects of stimulating and empathogenic plants. It discusses key medicinal and psychoactive substances including coffee, tea, chocolate, coca, and their derivatives, as well as modern empathogens. The work situates these compounds within the broader context of botanical medicine and psychopharmacology, providing insight into their therapeutic potentials and toxicological considerations.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Health & Medicine/Medical Science
Authors: Dale Pendell
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