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"Sacred Vine of Spirits: Ayahuasca" - by Ralph Metzner, PhD

Ayahuasca is a hallucinogenic Amazonian plant mixture that has been used for hundreds, perhaps thousands, of years by native Indian and mestizo shamans in Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador for healing and divination. Many Western-trained physicians and psychologists have acknowledged that this substance can allow access to spiritual dimensions of consciousness, even mystical experiences indistinguishable from classic religious mysticism.

In Sacred Vine of Spirits: Ayahuasca Ralph Metzner, a pioneer in the study of consciousness, has assembled a group of authoritative contributors who provide an exploration of the chemical, biological, psychological, and experiential dimensions of ayahuasca. He begins with more than 20 firsthand accounts from Westerners who have used ayahuasca and then presents the history, psychology, and chemistry of ayahuasca from leading scholars in the field of psychoactive research. He concludes with his own findings on ayahuasca, including its applications in medicine and psychology, and compares the worldview revealed by ayahuasca visions to that of Western cultures.

About the Author(s) of Sacred Vine of Spirits: Ayahuasca

Ralph Metzner, Ph.D., is a psychotherapist and professor at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco. He studied psychology and psychopharmacology at Harvard University and was part of the Psilocybin Research Project with Timothy Leary and Richard Alpert (later Ram Dass). He is the author of Green Psychology, coauthor of The Psychedelic Experience, and editor of Sacred Mushroom of Visions: Teonanácatl. He lives in Sonoma, California.

Praise for Sacred Vine of Spirits: Ayahuasca

"Ralph Metzner, world famous pioneer of psychedelic research and consciousness explorer, brings together a masterful collection of writings exploring the nature of this extraordinary sacred potion, from its chemical and biological properties and psychological effects to its enormous healing and spiritual potential. This book will be an inspiration for lay audiences and a treasure trove of information for scholars studying consciousneess and the human psyche." - Stanislav Grof, M.D., author of LSD Psychotherapy, Psychology of the Future, and The Cosmic Game


"Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Plants" - by Christian Ratsch
The most comprehensive guide to the botany, history, distribution, and cultivation of all known psychoactive plants.

• Examines 414 psychoactive plants and related substances.
• Explores how using psychoactive plants in a culturally sanctioned context can produce important insights into the nature of reality.

• Contains 800 color photographs and 670 black-and-white illustrations.

In the traditions of every culture, plants have been highly valued for their nourishing, healing, and transformative properties. The most powerful plants--those known to transport the human mind into other dimensions of consciousness--have traditionally been regarded as sacred. In The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Plants Christian Ratsch details the botany, history, distribution, cultivation, and preparation and dosage of more than 400 psychoactive plants. He discusses their ritual and medicinal usage, cultural artifacts made from these plants, and works of art that either represent or have been inspired by them. The author begins with 168 of the most well-known psychoactives--such as cannabis, datura, and papaver--then presents 133 lesser known substances as well as additional plants known as "legal highs," plants known only from mythological contexts and literature, and plant products that include substances such as ayahuasca, incense, and soma. The text is lavishly illustrated with 800 color photographs--many of which are from the author's extensive fieldwork around the world--showing the people, ceremonies, and art related to the ritual use of the world's sacred psychoactives.

Christian Ratsch, Ph.D., is a world-renowned anthropologist and ethnopharmacologist who specializes in the shamanic uses of plants. He is the author of Marijuana Medicine and coauthor of Plants of the Gods, Shamanism and Tantra in the Himalayas, and Witchcraft Medicine. He lives in Hamburg, Germany, and lectures around the world.
"Magic Mushrooms in Religion & Alchemy" - by Clark Heinrich
An illustrated foray into the hidden truth about the use of psychoactive mushrooms to connect with the divine. *Draws parallels between Vedic beliefs and Judeo-Christian sects, showing the existence of a mushroom cult that crossed cultural boundaries. Contends that the famed philosophers' stone of the alchemist was a metaphor for the mushroom. Confirms and extends Robert Gordon Wasson's hypothesis of the role of the fly agaric mushroom in generating religious visions. An incredibly insightful, fascinating, and informative read.
Juniper Ridge Smudge Stick - Sage, Mugwort, Cedar 4" minis

OUT OF STOCK - MORE EXPECTED MAY 2016

The mission of Juniper Ridge is to create unique wildcrafted products from the mountains and deserts of the West. Only a truly sustainable, eco-friendly harvesting process can connect you with the spiritually sustaining experience of the outdoors. Juniper RIdge lives up to the expectations of any green enterprise by providing products gathered with respect for the wilderness we all love while at the same time providing everyone with the highest quality.

We love this set of three mini smudges because each one evokes a unique region of the American West, where Juniper Ridge sustainably gathers sage products. White Sage represents the the bouldery Desert Southwest, while Mugwort brings us to the mountain meadows of the Sierras and Cascades, and Siskiyou Cedar rounds out the trio from the remote, coastal wildlands of the Pacific Northwest. Thus this trio conjures a little desert, a bit of mountain meadow, and a dash of northern forest. Open yourself up to the quietness and beauty all around you.

Juniper Ridge Sage, Mugwort, & Cedar minis come in a 3-pack of 4" Smudge Sticks.

Capsules - Eleuthero Root (Siberian Ginseng) (60Capsules)
The roots of this Asian shrub, distantly related to Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng), are one of the foremost adaptogens, and have been in use for over 2,000 years. Eleuthero root may help to promote the body’s ability to manage stress while increasing endurance.* Extensive clinical studies have shown that Eleuthero root may also enhance mental acuity, without the letdown that comes with caffeinated products.* 

Until recently, most of the scientific research on Eleuthero root was conducted in Russia. This research has largely focused on its use to help maintain overall health and generally strengthen the system rather than to treat particular disorders. Eleuthero root may help the body deal with the effects of stressors, such as heat, cold, physical exhaustion, extreme working conditions, and noise.*
 
Immune system
 
In a 4-week study, an extract of Eleuthero root was shown to help support healthy immune system function. Laboratory studies have also shown that the use of Eleuthero root supports the immune system.*
 
Mental performance
 
The support of healthy memory and concentration was shown in a 3-month study of middle-aged volunteers taking Eleuthero root compared to placebo.* Another study found that quality of life scores of elderly subjects, including social and mental aspects, were supported by taking Eleuthero root for 28 days.* 
 
Eleuthero root (“Siberian ginseng”) is one of the ingredients in the popular Cognihance product.
 
Physical performance
 
Although Eleuthero root is frequently used for the support physical stamina and muscle strength, studies have shown mixed results. Others support the use of Eleuthero root in helping to manage symptoms of fatigue.*

These carefully-crafted capsules contain a 300 mg each.

Directions: Dosage not to exceed more than 3 capsules at a time.

If using prescription medications, seek the advice of a health care professional before using this product. Not to be taken during pregnancy or if breastfeeding without consulting a health care professional. Not intended for sale to persons under the age of 18 years. Keep out of reach of children.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to cure, treat, diagnose, or prevent any disease.