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Eastern Medicine and Psychedelics
Psychedelics have a history that extends far beyond the dizzy heights of '60s counterculture.
Written by: Pippa Thackeray
Updated: November 20, 2024
Written by: Pippa Thackeray | Updated: November 20, 2024
Quick Read
- Psychedelics have ancient roots in Eastern traditions and indigenous rituals, used for spiritual exploration and healing.
- Modern research is exploring the potential of psychedelics to treat mental health conditions and enhance connection with nature.
- Psychedelics interact with the brain by creating new neural connections, offering potential therapeutic benefits.
- Eastern cultures, particularly ancient Chinese shamans and Daoists, utilized hallucinogens for spiritual journeys and transcendence.
- The use of psychedelics carries risks, including anxiety, traumatic experiences, and potential for Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder (HPPD).
Contents
- 1. From rituals to lab coats: What’s the connection?
- 2. The roots of psychedelic use in humans
- 3. Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of psychedelic chemistry
- 4. Beyond the West: The forgotten origins of Eastern psychedelics
- 5. A mirror to a modern age
- 6. The value of ‘Set and Setting’: Nature’s role in the psychedelic experience
