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Eastern Medicine and Psychedelics
Psychedelics have a history that extends far beyond the dizzy heights of '60s counterculture. For...
Written by: Pippa Thackeray
Written on: November 20, 2024
Updated on: November 20, 2024
Written by: Pippa Thackeray | Written on: November 20, 2024 | Updated on: November 20, 2024
Quick Read
- Psychedelics have ancient roots in Eastern and indigenous traditions, used for spiritual exploration and healing.
- Modern research is reviving interest in psychedelics for mental health treatment, exploring compounds like psilocybin, ayahuasca, and LSD.
- Eastern cultures, including ancient Chinese shamans and Daoists, utilized hallucinogens for spiritual journeys and transcendence.
- Psychedelics may foster a stronger connection to nature and promote acceptance of life's natural flow.
- Research explores the potential of psychedelics to treat depression, migraines, and ADHD, while emphasizing the importance of set, setting, and responsible use.
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
- 7. What’s next for psychedelics?
